Chapter 20: Underworld Trouble
Ky, Noel, Elena, Ken, Max, Tails, Blaze, Shadow, Storm, Grace, Kiyo and Zatch, Lucky, T.J., Zuko, Sly, Bentley, Murray, and Lucas leave Land of Ninja and return to the space area while Sora, Donald, and Goofy in their Gummi ship also leave Land of Ninja and they go for the next gateway and Ky, Noel, and the Gummi ship go into the gateway.
The rays of light of Ky and Noel and the Gummi ship begin to go through the gateway while fighting off rays of darkness of Black Xetis and Haviks and Heartless ships and Nobody ships and they keep going through the gateway but then they come across a giant Heartless ship and a giant ray of darkness of a Black Xetis but the rays of light and the Gummi ship manage to destroy them both and keep going through the gateway until later on they reach the end of the gateway.
With the way unlocked the group find another world and it has what looks like a coliseum at the top while at the bottom is what looks like a very creepy chamber and Sora, Donald, and Goofy are familiar with that world so Ky and Noel use their Keyblades to create a light trail and create a light portal and the group follow the light trail and go into the light portal while the Gummi ship lands into the world.
In what looks like an arena a giant two-headed rock creature known as the Rock Titan stumbles and falls to the ground but then gets picked up and is spinning around and is tossed away by someone and it's a man who appears muscular, has orange hair, wearing bronze sleeveless armor, black bands, black sandals, and a blue cape and the man takes out a sword in triumph while cheers are heard.
(World of Olympus Coliseum)
Meanwhile in what looks like a dark and gloomy place the light portal appears and Ky, Noel, Elena, Ken, Max, Tails, Blaze, Shadow, Storm, Grace, Kiyo and Zatch, Lucky, T.J., Zuko, Sly, Bentley, Murray, and Lucas fly out of the light portal before it disappears while Sora, Donald, and Goofy arrive and they look around the dark place.
"Where are we?" Elena asked.
"This is really dark…" Lucas said.
"I thought we were gonna go to the coliseum, and meet Hercules again." Sora said.
"Are ya sure this is the coliseum?" Goofy asked.
"I don't see anything here." Ky said.
"It's that way!" Donald said pointing at a set of stairs.
"Oh. Guess we were a little off." Sora said.
"Whatever. Let's just go meet this Hercules." Shadow said.
"I can't wait to…" Ky was cut off by a scream.
"What's that?" Noel asked.
The group turn to see a woman with dark brown hair that's tied to a ponytail and wearing a purple dress running from Werewolf Black Xetis and Bully Dog Heartless but the woman falls.
"Black Xetis!" Ky said.
"Heartless!" Sora said.
The group run to help the woman and Ky delivers a slash at the Werewolf Black Xetis while Sora defeats the Bully Dog Heartless and after defeating the Black Xetis and the Heartless Ky, Noel, and Sora offer their hands to the woman.
"Thanks, but…I'm fine." The woman said as she looks at the group and stands up on her own. "And you're all supposed to be?" The woman asked.
"I'm Sora. He's Donald, and that's Goofy." Sora introduced himself, Donald, and Goofy.
"I'm Ky. These are Elena, Max, Tails, Blaze, Shadow, Storm, Kiyo and Zatch, Lucky, T.J., Sly, Bentley, and Murray." Ky introduced himself and his friends.
"I'm Noel. This is Ken, Grace, Zuko, and Lucas." Noel introduced herself and her friends.
"We just came to see how Hercules is doing." Sora said.
"We just wanna meet him." Ky said.
"So, you three know Wonderboy?" The woman asked.
"Yeah! 'Cause we're heroes too!" Donald said.
"And what does THAT make us?" Tails asked.
"Ya mean junior heroes, Donald." Goofy said.
"Junior heroes?" Max asked.
"So, you're not heroes after all." Zuko said.
"Oh, be quiet!" Donald snapped.
The woman chuckles.
"Looks like we have a friend in common. My name's Megara, but my friends call me Meg." The woman named Meg introduced.
"Nice to meetcha, Meg." Murray said.
"So, how's Herc?" Sora asked.
"Oh, Wonderboy? He's duking it out at the Coliseum every day. You know, 'A hero's work is never done' kinda thing. He's about to drop, but he keeps fighting." Meg said.
"He sounds tougher than he lets on." T.J. said.
"Yeah, but even Wonderboy has his limits. His opponents are bad news. They're special deliveries from Hades himself." Meg said.
"Hades?!" Donald asked shocked.
"Not him again…" Sora said.
"He's one your enemies I'm guessing." Ky said.
"He is." Sora said.
"He's also the Lord of the Underworld. I was on my way to see him. I thought I could ask Hades to give Wonderboy a break. If anything happened to him…" Meg stops talking.
"This sounds you two are more than just friends." Sly said.
"I think so too." Goofy said.
"You have a crush on him or something?" Zatch asked.
"Oh, no! That's not what I meant. I mean…" Meg stops talking.
"We'll have a little talk with Hades." Sora said.
"It would be better if you just stay behind. We'd hate for anything terrible to happen to you if you were to see him…" Noel said.
"You want to do that? It sounds like you know what you're doing. I'll take you up on your offer. By the way, let's keep this whole chit-chat-with-Hades thing our little secret." Meg said.
"No problem. We'll be sure to keep our mouths shut." Ky said and everyone nods.
(Field Theme: The Underworld)
(Olympus Coliseum: Underworld Entrance)
The group start to make their way to find Hades and they go for the next area.
(Olympus Coliseum: Underworld-Cave of the Dead: Entrance)
The group start to move through the cave of the dead entrance and they later arrive at the next place.
(Olympus Coliseum: Underworld-Cave of the Dead: Passage)
The group go through the cave but just then they find someone running through and it's a hooded black cloaked figure.
"The Organization!" Donald said.
"Yeah!" Sora said.
They also see someone else running through the cave and it's a hooded crimson and black star cloaked figure.
"The Brotherhood." Bentley said.
"Just what we need." Ky said.
The group start moving through the passage of the cave while avoiding falling rocks and dealing with Black Xetis and Heartless in their way and later on they reach the end of the passage and go for the next area.
(Olympus Coliseum: Underworld-Cave of the Dead: Inner Chamber)
The group arrive at the inner chamber of the cave and they find the same hooded Organization member running at them and the group prepare to fight but the hooded Organization member passes the group.
"Run! Run away!" The hooded Organization member said as he runs through a dark corridor.
"Okay…?" Sora asked confused.
"Hey! Idiot! Get back here!" Someone said and the group see the hooded Brotherhood member. "Just wait 'til I get my hands on you! I'LL be one you'll be fearing!" The hooded Brotherhood member as he disappears in darkness.
"That voice…it's familiar…" Noel said to herself.
"What was that all about?" Kiyo asked.
"I have no idea…" Elena said.
Just then something appears behind the group.
"Pikachu!" Storm said pointing at something.
"Eevee!" Grace said also pointing at something.
The group notice what looks like an ethereal symbol that looks like a book.
"What's the deal about this book?" Donald asked.
"It's different from your spellbook, Kiyo." Zatch said.
"It looks like it's called 'Absent Silhouettes'." Sora said.
"It looks really dangerous…" Noel said.
"Ya think ya wanna touch that?" Goofy asked.
"Goofy's right. Who knows what will happen, especially in the Underworld." Tails said.
"You're right. It might be a trap." Ky said.
"Then, let's leave and find Hades." Zuko said and everyone nods.
The group leave the inner chamber and continue to the next area.
Meanwhile in a chamber a blue skinned figure with yellow eyes, a blue flame on his head, and wearing black robes is sitting on a throne and is talking to an overweight cat who happens to be Pete and also in the chamber are Bowser Jr., the Kooalings, and Eggman.
"Where do they dig those freaks up? Geez, Louise." The blue figure said.
"Oh, they're nuttin' but trouble. The whole lot of 'em." Pete said.
"The same thing for those Brotherhood punks!" Bowser Jr. said.
"So, uh…what're you gonna do about Hercules? He's made mincemeat outta every fighter you throw at him! Pretty soon, the Underworld's gonna standing room only." Pete said.
"That certainly won't do." Eggman said.
"You need to have a strategy." Ludwig said.
"I've got an idea! Hey, Hades, why don't ya pick some people, who're already dead and save him the trouble!" Bowser Jr. said.
The blue figure known as Hades slams his fist on the edge of his throne scaring the green and pink demons known as Pain and Panic along with Pete but the Koopalings, Bowser Jr., and Eggman remain firm.
"Try all you want. This may be your Underworld, but that attitude of yours will get you into trouble." Eggman said.
"Better consider!" Iggy said.
"You know what…dead…dead is good! And I know just the warriors!" Hades said.
"About time you realize something." Roy said.
(Olympus Coliseum: Underworld-Valley of the Dead)
Meanwhile the group arrive at a valley with green water at the bottom and green fog and while looking around Donald and Lucas are shivering with fright.
"I don't like this place… It's creepy…" Lucas said.
"I'm scared too, Lucas." Goofy said.
"Dad! You're supposed to be the Captain of the Royal Knights!" Max said.
"I don't like this place either, you guys, but we can't let fear stop us." Noel said.
"That ain't a problem! I'm not scared!" Ken said but just then he feels a light touch on his shoulder causing him to jump. "AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!" Ken screamed.
"Uh-huh. That's what I thought. So much for the 'big and tough' Ken." Elena said smirking.
"You are easy to scare." T.J. said.
"Screw you two!" Ken yelled.
"Guys, knock it off! We gotta find Hades, and we can't give out undivided attention." Ky said.
"Hades, come out!" Sora called.
"He could be in that giant tower up there." Bentley said.
"Then, let's go there and find him." Noel said.
"We had best make haste. There is no telling what this Hades is capable of." Blaze said.
The group start to make their way through the valley and later on they arrive at the entrance to the tower and go in.
(Olympus Coliseum: Underworld-Hades' Chamber)
Meanwhile back at Hades' chamber in the center of the chamber shows a swirling green vortex.
"Hmm, this is very interesting. Creepy, but still." Wendy said.
"I'm already filled with shivers." Larry said.
"What strong warrior is he gonna summon?" Morton asked.
"Lemme see! Lemme see!" Lemmy said.
"A very intriguing way. I do look forward to what you have in store." Eggman said.
"Um, by the by…what's down there?" Pete asked.
"Just the Underworld's deepest dungeon. This time, I'm bringing out the mother of all bad guys!" Hades said.
"Really now. Show me." Bowser Jr. said.
"Um, you don't say? Well, maybe I should go…" Pete said.
"What's wrong, ya fat loser? SCARED?" Roy asked.
"Shuddup!" Pete yelled.
"Leave already! You're too much a liability anyway!" Eggman said.
Hades then conjures fire in his hands and then shoots down the flames into the green vortex creating smoke and coming from the smoke are two men.
One man has black hair and is wearing a long sleeved robe with a white collar and a gold shoulder plate on his left shoulder and has a scar on his right eye which is closed.
The other man has long blond hair and is wearing silver knight armor and has a scar on the left side of his face.
"Hahahahahahahaha! Okay, you two! Let's cut to the chase. Here's the deal I'm gonna offer you both. I let you both out of the slammer. No strings. You two will be free as birds. And all for one little job: Fight Hercules in the Coliseum…to the death!" Hades said.
"This is my story, and you're not part of it." The first man said taking out a sword.
"Never again…will I bend to ANYONE'S will. You're no exception." The other man said taking out a zweihander.
"Did you two forget who you're talking to?! I am the LORD of the DEAD!" Hades yelled.
"Hmph. No wonder no one wants to die." The first man said.
"I'd rather die again than take orders from you." The other man said.
"You're both FIRED!" Hades shouted as he turns red and charges at the two and tries to attack but the first man blocks with his sword.
Just then the group arrive at Hades' chamber.
"Hades!" Donald said.
"So that's Hades." Blaze said.
"You again?!" Hades asked looking at Sora, Donald, and Goofy and then looks at Ky, Noel, and their friends. "And who're these little punks?!" Hades asked but the other man swipes his zweihander at Hades pushing him back.
"Fight!" The first man said as he and the other man try to attack Hades who blocks the attack.
Hades throws the two men away and then conjures fire in his hands and prepares to finish them off but Ky, Noel, and Sora block the way with their Keyblades in hand.
"Get up!" Sora said.
"Never mind that, Sora! We gotta fight ourselves!" Ky said.
(Battle Theme: What Lies Beneath)
Hades turns red again while the group prepare to fight and Hades attacks with fire but Ky, Noel, and Sora attack with their Keyblades while Donald casts Thunder while Goofy bashes with his shield while Elena shoots magic bolts while Ken shoots magic music notes while Max uses Shield Boomerang while Tails shoots shots from his blaster while Blaze attacks with ballet style kicks while Shadow throws Chaos Spears while Storm electric tail whips while Grace uses Tackle while Kiyo has Zatch use Zaker while Lucky uses Egg Throw while T.J. slashes with his knife while Zuko slashes with his broadswords while Sly attacks with his cane while Bentley throws bombs while Murray triple punches while Lucas uses PK Love but nothing was hurting Hades.
Just then the group start feel uneasy.
"Something's wrong…" Donald said.
"I feel kinda funny…" Sora said.
"My body is feeling weak…" Ky said.
"Our attacks aren't working…" Noel said.
"Just what's going on? Is he invincible or something?" Sly asked.
"That's right! You don't know yet. See, that's the thing. In the Underworld, heroes are zeroes. Comes with the territory." Hades said as he charges at the group to attack but then the two men recover and slash at Hades who backs off.
"Go now!" The first man said.
"You don't stand a chance against him! Leave!" The other man said.
"But we gotta talk to Hades!" Sora said.
"What was that?" Hades asked covering his ears.
"Very mature for the Lord of the Underworld!" Elena said.
Sora charges at Hades but Ky grabs Sora's arm.
"Sora, they're right! We can't fight Hades here! We gotta go! NOW!" Ky said.
"Ugh! Okay…" Sora said as the group leave the chamber and the two men leave with them before Hades could attack.
(Auron has joined you!)
Weapon: Battlefields of War
Attacks:
Divider
Healing Water
Limit Attack:
Bushido
(Siegfried has joined you!)
Weapon: Zweihander
Attacks:
Calibur Crystal
Brutal Slash
Sword Crush
Limit Attack:
Redemption
The group leave Hades' chamber and return to the valley of the dead and Sora and Goofy close the doors.
"Is he gone?" Donald asked.
"Tell me we don't have to deal with him anymore…" T.J. said.
"Don't count on it." The first man said.
"Huh?" Sora asked.
Just then Hades is here.
"Leaving so soon?" Hades asked.
(Battle Theme: Rowdy Rumble)
(Information: Head for the exit!)
Black Xetis and Heartless appear and begin to attack the group but Ky delivers triple slashes with Dawn of Hope and then delivers a vertical slash while Sora horizontal slashes with Kingdom Key and then casts Blizzard while Noel casts Water bit Hades attacks by throwing fireballs but the group dodge and leave but Black Xetis and Heartless attack the group but The first man attacks with his sword and delivers multi slashes while leaving behind cherry blossoms while the other man attacks with his zweihander and then unleashes crystals but Hades appears and attacks with more fireballs but the group avoid Hades but the Black Xetis and Heartless attack the group who fight back and defeat the Black Xetis and the Heartless but Hades keeps attacking with his flames but the group avoid Hades and keep going but more Black Xetis and Heartless appear and attack but the group fight back and defeat the Black Xetis and the Heartless and they manage to leave the valley of the dead.
The group return to the inner chamber of the cave and everyone is tired from the fighting and due to their strength being drained but the two men remain calm.
"Thanks for helping us out back there." Ky said.
"Yeah! You two are really good! Are you two heroes?" Sora asked.
"Absolutely not! I'm no such thing!" The second man answered.
"No. I'm no hero. I'm just an…" The first man stops talking. "…Auron." The first man said confusing some people.
"Oh, that's your name, right?" Tails asked.
"Yes." The man named Auron answered.
"I'm Sora!" Sora introduced.
"Donald!" Donald introduced getting on Sora's back.
"Goofy!" Goofy introduced getting on Donald's back and the three fall.
"Anyway, I'm Ky." Ky introduced.
"I'm Elena." Elena introduced.
"Max Goof." Max introduced.
"I'm Tails." Tails introduced.
"Blaze the Cat." Blaze introduced.
"Shadow." Shadow introduced.
"I'm Kiyo, and this is Zatch." Kiyo introduced himself and Zatch.
"Hiya!" Zatch said.
"I'm T.J." T.J. introduced.
"Sly Cooper." Sly introduced.
"Bentley." Bentley introduced.
"Murray." Murray introduced.
"These are Storm the Pikachu and Lucky the Yoshi." Ky introduced Storm and Lucky.
"It's really nice to meet you, Auron. I'm Noel introduced.
"Ken." Ken introduced.
"I am Zuko." Zuko introduced.
"I'm Lucas…" Lucas introduced.
"This is Grace the Eevee." Noel introduced Grace.
"It seems we were fated to meet. Maybe you need a guardian." Auron said.
"Guardian? Thanks, but no thanks." Sora said.
"That's doesn't mean we won't accept your help." Ky said.
Just then Noel looks at the other man.
"Siegfried…?" Noel said.
"I see you're here too, Noel…" The man named Siegfried said.
"Yo, Siegfried! Been a while! I thought you were dead or somethin'." Ken said.
"I was destroyed along with Nightmare when the castle of Bygone Fortress was destroyed, but I was brought back by that Lord of the Dead." Siegfried said.
"Noel, you know this guy?" Ky asked.
"Yes. This is Siegfried. He fought alongside with me…" Noel said.
"Well, good to meet you, Siegfried." Sora said.
"I'm…" Ky was cut off.
"I heard your names when you introduced to him." Siegfried said looking at Auron.
"Well, it's nice to meet you, nonetheless." Max said.
"Hmph." Siegfried turns away.
"What's his problem?" Donald asked.
"That's right. You don't know. Siegfried just had a rough past." Zuko said.
"Really? What happened?" Elena asked.
"I suppose I'll explain, but first, we should get out of here before Hades comes back." Siegfried said.
"That sounds wise." Auron said.
"Okay. Let's get outta here." Ky said and everyone nods.
The group start to leave the inner chamber of the cave.
Meanwhile back at Hades' chamber Hades returns to the chamber.
"I've got Heartless all over the Underworld now. You can leave those pipsqueaks to me." Pete said.
"Well, we sent OUR Heartless AND the Black Xetis all over the Underworld. WE have a better chance of defeating them than you, you fat lunkhead!" Bowser Jr. said.
"Why you little…!" Pete growled.
"Hmph! Now, we must turn that Hercules into a Heartless, then we'll be ours." Eggman said.
"You mean he'll be all mine!" Pete said but Bowser Jr. whacks Pete with a hammer.
"Now then, just make sure you leave to the defeat of Herc to us." Ludwig said.
"This is MY Underworld, you idiots!" Hades yelled turning red.
"Coming from the failure, who didn't even defeat Hercules on his own." Eggman said.
"That's right! In a way, YOU'RE the idiot around here! Makes sense how the dead are being tormented by the dumb!" Bowser Jr. said.
"FINE! YOU DO WHAT YOU WANT!" Hades shouted as he snaps his fingers and summons a black dog with three heads, has red eyes, and razor sharp fangs. "Cerberus, go!" Hades commanded as the three-headed dog known as Cerberus leaves.
Meanwhile the group are going through the passage of the cave and Siegfried begins explaining about how he wielded the evil sword Soul Edge and became possessed by it becoming Nightmare and brought terror but was freed from the cursed sword and Soul Edge created its own Nightmare who led the Fearmongers and how Siegfried travelled to Bygone Fortress to destroy Soul Edge and Nightmare to redeem himself and with the help of Noel and her friends during her last journey Nightmare was defeated and Siegfried gave his life to finish Soul Edge and Nightmare and Ky, Sora, and their friends were shocked by the story while Auron remained calm but was intrigued by the story.
"Wow. That's some past you got." Ky said.
"And you risked your life to gain redemption." Elena said.
"Gawrsh, Siegfried, ya musta gone through a lot in the end." Goofy said.
"I have no need for your sympathy. What's done was done." Siegfried said.
"You gave away your life for redemption, and to put an end to the evil you caused. That's bravery. Never forget that." Auron said.
The group keep going through the passage of the cave and later on they return to the cave entrance but they find the door is closed.
"What? It's closed!" Donald said.
The group try to open the door but to no avail.
"Yoshi!" Lucky said pointing at something and it's a keyhole and chains.
Ky's, Noel's, and Sora's Keyblades appear in their hands.
"Will they open it?" Auron asked.
"Yeah. I think so." Sora answered.
"Let's unlock the door." Ky said.
Ky, Noel, and Sora are about to unlock the keyhole but then they heard a roar.
"Hurry!" Auron said taking out his sword.
"We will hold them off!" Siegfried said taking out his zweihander.
(Boss Theme: Vim and Vigor)
Just then Cerberus arrives and snarls at the group.
Ky, Noel, and Sora point their Keyblades at the keyhole and unlock it allowing the group to push open the door and this time they succeed.
Cerberus charges and tries to attack both Auron and Siegfried but Auron blocks with his sword while Siegfried slashes with his zweihander and they push Cerberus back.
Ky, Noel, and Sora are about to join with their others but Noel turns to see Siegfried fighting Cerberus.
"I can't let Siegfried fend for himself!" Noel said as she runs back.
"Don't leave us, Noel!" Lucas said.
"Noel!" Ky called as he goes with Noel.
"Ky, no!" Elena said.
Sora looks back and wants to help Ky, Noel, Siegfried, and Auron.
"Sora, wait!" Donald called.
Ky, Noel, and Sora join with Siegfried and Auron and they stand against Cerberus who growls.
Cerberus pounces at the group but they dodge and Siegfried triple slashes with his zweihander and then delivers a sword crush at one of Cerberus' heads but Cerberus bites at Siegfried with one of its heads but Auron delivers multi aerial slashes with his sword while leaving behind cherry blossoms but Cerberus delivers a tail whip but Noel delivers aerial slashes with Radiant Salvation at one of the heads and then casts Earth but Cerberus bites at Noel but Ky blocks and then delivers two diagonal slashes with Dawn of Hope and then delivers an upper slash and then delivers a wide slash but Cerberus pounces again at the group but Sora triple slashes with Kingdom Key and then delivers a leap slash but Cerberus unleashes dark shots that home at the group who dodge but Cerberus's head unleashes more dark shots while the other head bites.
"No way! Auron!" Sora said.
"Let's go!" Ky said.
"Please!" Noel said.
"Know your place, dog!" Auron said as they deliver wide slashes.
Ky, Noel, Sora, and Auron deliver slashes while unleashing devastating pillars at Cerberus and they also aerial slash all over the place at Cerberus until Ky, Noel, Sora, and Auron press their weapons together and they create a giant tornado at Cerberus striking him.
Cerberus pounces at the group again and delivers a tail whip.
"I won't allow that! Siegfried!" Noel said.
"We could use your help here!" Ky said.
"Whaddya say?!" Sora said.
"Prepare to face the wrath of my sword!" Siegfried said as he unleashes crystals.
Ky, Noel, Sora, and Siegfried deliver multiple brutal slashes at Cerberus while unleashing crystals all over the place striking Cerberus and they continue to give brutal slashes until Ky, Noel, Sora, and Siegfried freeze Cerberus in crystal and then they slam their weapons to the ground causing the crystal to break on Cerberus damaging him.
Cerberus unleashes more dark shots at the group who dodge and they try to attack but Cerberus uses two heads to get a hold of Sora trapping him allowing the middle head to attack.
(Reaction Command: Evade)
Sora breaks free and then uses Kingdom Key to block the middle head's attack.
(Reaction Command: Jump)
Sora jumps into the air and gathers enough power.
(Reaction Command: Dog Paddle)
Sora slams down at Cerberus' heads causing him to be stunned.
While Cerberus is stunned Siegfried delivers brutal slashes with his zweihander while Auron slashes with his sword while Sora triple slashes with Kingdom Key while Noel delivers horizontal slashes with Radiant Salvation and then casts Fire while Ky slashes with Dawn of Hope and then delivers a spin slash but Cerberus recovers and bites at the group and then unleashes dark shots but the group dodge and the try to attack but Cerberus pounces at the group and unleashes shock waves but Siegfried unleashes crystals to strike while Auron aerial multi slash with his sword while Sota aerial slashes with Kingdom Key and then delivers an aerial spin slash while Noel vertical slashes with Radiant Salvation and then casts Blizzard while Ky aerial slashes with Dawn of Hope and then delivers an aerial somersault slash and they finish off Cerberus ending the battle.
Cerberus stumbles and then falls to the ground while growling.
"C'mon!" Donald said.
"Hurry!" Bentley said.
Ky, Noel, Sora, Auron, and Siegfried hurry for the door and they escape from the cave.
Cerberus sees them getting away and Sora, Donald, Goofy, Max, Zatch, Ken, Murray, and T.J. make stupid faces to taunt Cerberus making him charge at the group but then the door closes on him.
Meanwhile in a lobby.
"Come on, Wonderboy, play hooky for a day. For old times' sake?" Meg asked the man named Hercules.
"They came to see me. They came to see a hero. I can't let them down." Hercules said making Meg sigh. "Don't worry, Meg. I'll be okay. What does a hero need rest for anyway, huh?" Hercules said as he flexes his muscles. "See ya!" Hercules leaves but has a tired look while the crowd cheers.
"Sora, Ky, Noel, don't let me down…" Meg said.
Meanwhile back at the Underworld.
"Man, that was close." Ky said.
"That was reckless of you three to go off like that." Ken said.
"Oh, shut up! You're the reckless and stupid one in this group." Elena said.
"Piss of, bitch!" Ken yelled.
"Well, at least you three are okay." Sly said.
"I was so worried." Lucas said.
"Um, does anyone know what happened to Auron or Siegfried?" Goofy asked.
"Oh, I didn't know they left us." Noel said.
"They can take care of themselves." Sora said.
"Sora's right. Let's go find Meg." Ky said.
"Then what?" Kiyo asked.
"We'll try again." Sora said.
"I don't see any other option." Tails said.
"She must have gone up the stairs, like we were supposed to go." Blaze said.
The group make their way out of the Underworld and go for the stairs.
Back at Hades' chamber Hades is sitting on his throne again while Bowser Jr., the Koopalings, Eggman, and Pete think with him.
"Lemme see if I got this right; those brats' Keyblades can work on any lock?" Hades asked.
"That's right! That punk boy that was with the stupid brat has a Keyblade too! I didn't think that little girl also had one, but I doubt she's as strong as that spiky haired brat." Pete answered.
"No matter what, they'll always have to unlock a way in order to move on." Bowser Jr. said.
"Just what are you going on about?" Larry asked.
"Have I ever told you guys about the killer coliseum we have right here in the Underworld? It makes the upstairs look like an Olympic kiddie pool." Hades said.
"Excellent! With your own Underworld coliseum, we may have a fighting chance after all!" Eggman said.
"Then that's the place we're gonna put an end to Herc the Jerk's winnin' streak!" Pete said.
"Where is it?" Bowser Jr. asked.
"That's the problem; Zeus locked it tight." Hades said.
"Curses!" Eggman yelled.
"Hahahahaha…Bingo! All we gotta do is to swipe those keys, and reopen the Underdrome." Hades said.
"Hate to tell ya, that key is kinda particular. It won't work for just anybody." Pete said.
"The same goes for the Keyblades of the Key boy and the Key witch!" Bowser Jr. said.
"And that kid ain't no pushover. Same thing for the other brat I just said. Believe me, I fought him before, and he's not to be messed around with." Pete said.
"I'll have to agree with the fathead. Ky is stronger than he looks. Porky even told me how strong Noel is herself." Bowser Jr. said.
"And judging from Sora's ability, he's also not weak In fact, he's proven to be a major threat. Do you even remember how he foiled your plans?" Eggman asked.
"Don't remind, okay?" Hades said. "Besides, I have my own way. I think this calls for a woman's touch." Hades said as he summons what looks like a statue of Meg in his palm.
Back at the lobby Meg starts feeling uneasy like she's being watched.
Meanwhile the group finally leave the Underworld and are now in a different area that has a coliseum with two gold statues that have swords clashing.
(Olympus Coliseum: Coliseum Gates)
(Field Theme: Olympus Coliseum)
"Well, here we are! This is the Coliseum!" Sora said.
"Wow! Looks amazing." Ky said.
"So, this is where you went to last time." Noel said.
"Yep, and boy, does this bring back memories!" Goofy said.
The group go to the coliseum and just then the doors open and coming outside is Hercules who is feeling tired but then he notices Sora, Donald, and Goofy.
"Sora! Donald! Goofy! When'd you get here?" Hercules asked happy to see the three.
"Hey, Herc!" Sora said.
"Hi!" Donald said.
"Howdy there!" Goofy said.
"You guys on another adventure?" Hercules asked.
"Yeah, tracking down some friends, wiping out some Heartless." Sora answered.
"Junior heroes, always busy!" Hercules said giving Sora a hand-to-hand.
"You know it!" Sora said.
Hercules then notices Ky, Noel, and their friends.
"I see you brought some newcomers along with you." Hercules said.
"Yeah. That's Ky and Noel. They're travelling with us." Sora said.
"Hey. It's good to meet you, Herc. These are my friends, Elena, Max, Tails, Blaze, Shadow, Storm, Kiyo and Zatch, Lucky, T.J., Sly, Bentley, and Murray." Ky introduced his friends.
"And these are Ken, Grace, Zuko, and Lucas." Noel introduced her friends.
"It's always great to have new people around. Let's go inside." Hercules said as he goes into the lobby and the group follow him.
(Olympus Coliseum: Coliseum Foyer)
"So, did you find those friends of yours?" Hercules asked.
"We're still working on it. We're also helping Ky find his friends. When we got here, we ran into Meg…" Sora was cut off by Ky elbowing him.
"He means mega trouble." Ky said.
"Yeah! That's right! We had to help somebody out. We also ran into Hades, and we tried to teach him a thing or two, but…" Sora stops talking.
"The Underworld drained your strength, right?" Hercules asked.
"Y-Yes…" Noel answered.
"Don't suppose you have any ideas." Sora said.
"Well, there's this stone that guards against the Underworld's curse. The gods on Mount Olympus use it whenever they have to go down there." Hercules said.
"You think we could use it?" Sora asked.
"Sure. Why not? I'll go get it for you." Hercules said.
"Thanks a bunch!" Zatch said.
"That's really nice of ya." Goofy said.
"But, guys, Hades is no pushover, even with the Olympus Stone. I also have a match today, so I can't help you." Hercules said.
"Damn…" Ken said.
"Hey, what you guys could use is training. Phil's outside right now. You can go talk to him." Hercules said.
"Good idea." Sora said.
"It'll also be good for you guys too. You know, being newcomers and all." Hercules said.
"I'm guessing in this world, we're not considered heroes." Elena said.
"Maybe not, that won't stop us from trying." Bentley said.
"I'm pumped already!" Murray said.
The group leave the lobby and go outside.
(Olympus Coliseum: Arena)
The group arrive at an arena and they find a satyr who is working on some urns.
"Hey, Champ! How're ya feeling? Better rest up for tomorrow's match! Nobody's gonna pay to see a worn-out hero, capiche?" The satyr said not looking at the group. "Remember what I told ya. Victory in the games comes down to two simple words: Eat. Bathe. Sleep." The satyr said.
The group look at each other while Goofy and Zatch count their fingers which are three words.
"That's THREE words, you stupid goat!" Elena yelled.
The satyr turns around and looks at the group and he notices Sora, Donald, and Goofy.
"Well, if it ain't the junior heroes!" The satyr said.
"How've ya been, Phil?" Sora asked.
"Never better. What about you guys? Have you earned your 'true hero' wings yet?" Phil asked making Sora, Donald, and Goofy hesitate. "Nope. Still don't got what it takes." Phil said and then he sees Ky, Noel, and their friends. "Oh, ya brought newcomers! They came to train the ways of bein' heroes too?" Phil asked.
"Hmm. Sure, why not." Ky said.
"Heh. Bold answer. So, what's up?" Phil asked.
The group explain everything.
"Hahahahaha! You guys are gonna take on Hades?!" Phil asked.
"What's funny about that, ya asshole?!" Ken demanded.
"Ya got guts, I'll give ya that. Still, ya never know what might happen. You should get crackin'!" Phil said.
"No problem! Watch us!" Ky said.
"Yeah. We'll show what we can do!" Sora said as they go on the arena grounds.
There you go! New chapter done! I hope you enjoyed this! Yes, another world in KHII. Next time, Ky, Noel Sora, Donald, Goofy, Elena, Ken, Max, Tails, Blaze, Shadow, Storm, Grace, Kiyo and Zatch, Lucky, T.J., Zuko, Sly, Bentley, Murray, and Lucas find out that Meg has been kidnapped by Hades, and must travel through the Underworld to save her, but then something else goes wrong. I'll see you all in the next chapter! Take care, and goodbye for now! Don't forget to favorite, follow, and review! Bye!