Hello everyone! This chapter is more or less filler but also I don't want to just skip to the next world. Instead of having the Gummi Ship fights there will be chapters like this one where it's the team training and getting to know one another. There will be some important moments but most of it is supposed to funny little adventures or even short stories of them on the ship. Also I would like to introduce a new character to the introductions. (Drum roll)...Steven Universe!
Steven: Thanks. The author does not own the Loud House, SVTFOE, or me Steven Universe. Or Kingdom Hearts for that matter.
So Steven how do you like doing the disclaimer?
Steven: It's fun. Reminds me of that crossover episode with-
Do not mention that episode!...Sorry. No offense but that was my least favorite episode. Even if it wasn't cannon.
Steven: Fair enough. So what all will happen in this chapter?
Lincoln: Dude he just explained it.
Lana: And you're in it.
Star: And just like the review ThDorkMagnet made we don't want to give spoilers. Unlike Marco.
Marco: I didn't say his name! I just sneezed!
Star: (In an accusing tone) That is exactly what any spoiler would say! I got my eye on you Marco Diaz!
Marco: I give up. *Achoooo*
Star: He did it again.
Steven: This was supposed to be just me you know.
Just continue on to the story.
(On the Gummi Ship)
"This place looks bigger on the inside than it does on the outside." Lincoln said.
"You said it." Lana agreed.
"Come on. We'll give you too the grand tour." Steven like Ortensia,they showed them the bedrooms, the kitchen, the small living room, which Lincoln almost thought was a game room, and the training room.
"So what do you think?" Star asked.
"It's amazing! I want to especially go into the training room." Lincoln said. He realized he sounded a lot like Lynn. It made him upset for a second but he pushed back the tears thinking now was not to time. He hoped no one noticed.
"Totally awesome. Although I think this ship needs a name other than Gummi Ship." Lana said. "Why is it called that anyways?"
"No idea." Marco said.
"I like where Lana is going though." Steven said thinking for a moment. "I know! How about Excalibur."
"No that's too stone age." Lincoln said.
"How about Falcon?"
"Falcons eat reptiles. Which are my favorite pets." Lana said. She almost looked sad at the mention of her pets.
"Okay...How about Highwind." The others just look at Steven wandering where he got that name.
"Where did that idea come from?" Marco asked.
"It just came to me." Steven said. "What do you think?"
"I think it's actually a good name." Marco said.
"It does have a nice ring to it." Star agreed.
"I like it." Lana said.
"Same here." Lincoln agreed.
"Thanks guys." Steven said.
"You didn't ask for my opinion." A voice said. Glossoryack then came out of Marco's pocket looking at Steven.
"Well we thought you were asleep. Plus you barley show up so I kind of forget your even here." Steven honestly said. Glossoryack didn't know how to react and just decided to ignore the comment for now.
"I will think of how to respond to that later. Right now I believe we have some new quests you have yet to introduce me to?" He said in an accusing way.
"Yeah….who is this?" Lincoln asked. Any other time he would freak out but he was too tired. That and with everything else he is kind of getting used to the weirdness.
"He looks gross. Which I think is cool." Lana said.
"Oh right. Glossaryack this is Lana and Lincoln. Lana, Lincoln, this is my, more or less, teacher Glossarayck. He is the one that teaches me some of my magic spells."
"Cool." Lana and Lincoln said awed. They still couldn't help but be amazed.
"Speaking of which." Glossaryack said pulling a gigantic book from seemingly nowhere, "Don't think your training is cancelled Star. You and these two new friends of yours will need to learn many new magic spells."
"Wait…we can use magic?" Lincoln asked almost not sure if he heard correctly.
"Yes. Those Keyblades of yours can do many things. Did you forget about the shield….Leif was it?"
"My name is Lana. How did you get Leif?" She asked.
"Sorry I must have dozed off at the introductions. Anyways. Leif-
"Lana."
"Let me Finish! ...here can make?" He asked pointing to Lana. "For you two it's limited to just mostly elemental magic like fire and ice. Star can use many different spells but she needs to learn them anyways."
"Wait a sec. How do you know that Glossaryack? When our….home was…destroyed you didn't know what the Heartless were."
"I didn't know anything about the Heartless. But I have seen a Keyblade before."
"Really? Where?" Star asked.
"Hmmmmm…You know I can't seem to remember." He said. "I'm sure it will come back. But in the meantime I can train you to use magic."
"That sounds awesome!" Lana said.
"When will we start?" Lincoln asked.
"We will start when you are ready. Just let me know."
"Alright. I set the ship for the closet world and it's on auto pilot. So we should be able to do what we want." Steven said.
"Well I don't know about you guys but I'm starving." Lana said.
"Same here." Star agreed.
I'll go see if what we have. Maybe I can make my super awesome nachos." Marco said the last part more to himself.
"Alright. While He is doing that how about you guys get settled in your rooms. Lincoln you will be with me and Marco. Lana will be with Star."
"Make since. You okay with that Lana?" Lincoln asked.
"That sounds like fun. With how crazy Star is it will be like having one of our sisters." Lana said. To Star and Steven she sounded happy but Lincoln noticed the almost frown on her face. He gave her a small smile that said 'we will find them.' They started to walk to the rooms continuing the conversation.
"Speaking of which. How many siblings do you have?" Star asked.
"Well including Lana and Lily, ten. All sisters." If Star and Steven had water they would probably have done spit takes.
"Ten!" They yelled.
"Yep. Ages between four and seventeen. Lily is of course the youngest. And one of them is actually Lana's twin." Lana just nodded her head. She found their reaction funny but got quiet again at the mention of Lola. "Then there are my friends too. But who are you looking for?"
"Our parents and friends." Star said. Talking about Marco as well.
'I'm looking for my dad and some close friends of mine." Steven said.
"Hopefully we can find them." Lincoln said with a small hopeful smile. They then reached the rooms and went into their respective ones.
"Meet out in about ten minutes?" Lincoln asked.
"Sounds good." Star said. Steven and Lincoln got settled in their room. Lincoln noticed there were three beds and a bathroom.
"I got to use the bathroom. Be right back." Steven said. Lincoln however wasn't paying attention thinking about everything that happened now that he could concentrate.
'I can't believe all that happened.' He thought. Thinking about some things that happened before they left Traverse Town.
(Flashback at Traverse Town)
After the introductions Lincoln, Lana, and their new friends all went to the first district Lincoln unlocking the doors that led straight to it. When they got to Gramps place Lincoln practically jumped with joy when he saw Lily. Said baby was likewise happy constantly trying to say his name.
Lincoln picked her up and gave her a hug wishing that he could never put her down. "I missed you Lily." He said.
"Wincoln." She said.
"Thank you for taking her. She seems to be one of those baby's that likes to pull at people's hair." Gramps said. They could see that he was stressed. And that some of his beard has been pulled.
"Yeah sorry about that. She sometimes would pull my hair to-owe!" He said as Lily pulled his white hair.
"I see what you mean." Gramps chuckled.
"I never thought I would miss that." Lincoln said to Lily. He handed her to Lana and looked at the others. "Thank you for taking care of my sisters." He said to Lucy, Gramps, and Happy.
"No problem." Lucy said.
"Easy for you to say." Happy said. "My tail still hurts."
"So what are going to do now?" Erza asked. "I'm assuming you aren't taking her with you."
"No way!" Lincoln said. "As much as I want her to come with it will be way too dangerous to have her come." 'And Lana for that matter but I'll get to that later.' He thought. He then looked at Lucy. "I was actually hopping you wouldn't mind watching her Lucy? Lily seems to like you." Lucy looked at the baby who was staring at her now as if she knew what was going on.
Lucy looked at Lincoln with a little shock. "Oh...um-I mean..." She looked at Lily again who was giving her one of her begging looks she would use against her siblings.
"Awwwwwwww! Off course I will! How can I say no to that face?" She said giving in.
"Thank you. I will warn you she uses her diaper a lot."
"Don't worry. I mean how bad can it be?" She said. There was suddenly a strange smell in the room that Happy and Nastu noticed first since they have a heightened scene of smell.
"What smells like toxic gas?" Nastu asked.
"I think it smells worse than Nastu."
"Hey! I don't smell that bad you cat." Nastu yelled at Happy.
"That would be Lily needing a new diaper." Lincoln said.
"I'm out of here." Marco said.
"Wait for me." Star and Steven said.
"Is to late to ask someone else to take care of her?" Lucy grumbled. She looked at where her friends should be but found that only Gramps, Lincoln, Lana, and Lily were still there. The rest ran out of the shop.
'Cowards.' Lucy thought. Lucy with the help of Lincoln changed Lily's diaper as fast as they could.
"What does she eat?"
"Regular baby food. I think the smell comes from being around Lisa's chemicals. She is another sister of mine. A child prodigy."
"That sounds cool." Lucy said.
"I also thought she could play out with the other kids in the item shop. It was almost as chaotic in there as it is at my old house. I think she would like." Lincoln said. When he said that it got Lana's attention as well.
"There are other kids here?" She asked.
"Yep. Their worlds were taken by the Heartless too. They're also the ones that gave me those potions." Lincoln said with a bit of sadness in his voice.
"I feel bad for them." Lana said. She was glad to her that there was other kids Lily could hang out with but that almost disappeared when Lincoln mentioned the Heartless.
"I think it would be wonderful." Lucy said. As they started walking out the door.
"Yep. Is there anything else we need before we go Linc?
"Yeah about that Lana...we need to talk."
(Present Time)
Lincoln then tried to tell Lana to stay with Lily but obviously that had backfired. On one hand he was glad she did come but knew there would be many dangers for her and the rest. 'She's the youngest one here. I have to protect her. She's my younger sister.' Lincoln thought.
Just then Steven came out of the bathroom. When Lincoln looked at him he thought he saw what looked like a gem on Steven's body.
"If you don't mind me asking...was that a gem I saw on you?" Lincoln asked not sure what else to say.
"Hmmm...oh yes it is." Steven said. He was thinking to himself and didn't register the question at first. "This gem is what gives me my powers. Like how Star uses magic with her wand."
"That's cool. Were you born with it?" Lincoln asked wanting to keep the conversation going.
"...Yeah you could say that. You see I'm not completely human. I'm half human half gem. The gem half comes from my mom."
"So what are gems?" Lincoln almost wished he took the question back when he saw a pained look on his new friends face.
"Well..." Steven said trying to think of how to explain. Or trying to remember what Pearl told him. "Basically gems are a race of people from my world. They actually lived on a different planet than mine. They are made of gem stones. Mine is a Rose Quarts." He said showing his gym to Lincoln. "There are others Like Garnet, Pearl, and Amethyst. The stones themselves are basically the heart of their body. The rest is actually just made out of light. They can actually interact with everything like humans though. I'm the one exception since I'm half human. They call themselves by the name of their stones as well." Steven then looked even more depressed than a second ago. "The three I mentioned earlier are some of the friends I'm looking for."
"Wow." Was all Lincoln could say trying to process everything he was told. He then finally realized the last thing Steven said. He motioned for Steven to sit next to him on the bed. "Sorry that's a lot to processes. But I'm sure we will find them." He said patting Steven's back.
"Thanks." Steven said trying to hold back a few tears.
"So if gems are made of light...how exactly were you born?" Lincoln asked. He had no idea how complicated the story was about to get.
"Ummm...that will be a story for another day." Steven said deciding to tell his friend the rest of his story another time.
"...Okay?" Lincoln said confused. He figured he was getting a little personal now with Steven's life but it sounded really interesting. But also really confusing. He wondered what it would be like to be in Steven's shoes.
"So what about you?"
"What?" Lincoln asked not paying attention.
"Tell me more about you. I know you have ten sisters but that's pretty much it." Lincoln realized he hasn't told his new friends a lot about himself.
"Well I'm eleven. I like playing video games and read comics, can cook, and I'm known as the man with the plan." Lincoln said.
"I like reading comics too! I play video games as well. I can also be a planer myself. I cook every now and then." Steven said. "The main difference is I'm fourteen." Lincoln chuckled.
"Looks like we actually have a lot in common." Lincoln said. "I claim the title of 'Man with a Plan' though.
"We shall see about that. Also is your hair natural or did you diy it white. No offense either way."
"None taken. My hair is natural and it comes from my grandfather pop-pop. People think I must be adopted because of it and the fact that I'm the only boy. The only problem is my hair looks just like my grandfather's, style and all. My sister Lola's hair even has the same cow like mine has. Then there is the fact that two other sisters Lynn and Luna both have freckles like mine. There are some other similarities but that's the most obvious."
"So what are your sisters like? If you don't mind me asking."
"Where do I begin?" Lincoln said. While he didn't want to think too much of his sisters, knowing it would do very little with the exception of making him even more worried, he knew he would have this conversation probably more than once.
(In Star and Lana's room)
"So your actually a princess from another dimension in your world and Marco is just a normal human?" Lana asked shocked. Star just finished telling her a little about herself. Not too much. Just that she is from another dimension, a princess, her wand has been passed down through generations of her family and that she fought monsters for a living...you know the basics.
"Yep." Star said twirling her wand in her hand.
"Normally this is Lola's thing but, Eeeeeeeee! I can't believe you fight monsters! The princess part is cool too. But that is more Lola. I'm not really the princess type. You remind me a lot of Lynn and Luna though."
"What about you? Aside from your family I still don't know much about you."
"Well...I'm six, I have a twin, Lola, I like mud wrestling, animals, specifically reptiles, and the most tomboy of the all the sisters. I think it's the one thing I beat Lynn at." She said with a chuckle.
"So what are the rest of your sisters like? So far you've only said a few of their names." Star asked. Lana was hesitant at first. While her and Lincoln kept mentioning them neither had really said much about them. It was a touchy feeling for both of them. But like Lincoln she knew she would have or want to do it eventually.
"Too start there is Lori, the oldest at seventeen. She is usually commanding and always one the phone with her boyfriend Bobby. I hate it when they get all lovey dovey. It makes me want to barf sometimes. She also uses the word literally way to often." She said making gagging noises. Next is Leni. She is sixteen. She is one of the most girly ones in the family. She's also what I think people call a...dumb blond? All I now is that she is not the smartest. She does have her moments and is an expert in fashion though I'll give her that."
"She can't be that bad." Star said.
"She thinks she has a country named after her after Lincoln mentioned speaking a 'language' that she would understand. And like Lori she always uses 'like' incorrectly." Lana deadpanned.
"Okay...never mind."
"She is the kindest person however. You could never find an evil bone in her body. She would willingly do anything for our family. Even if she doesn't understand what to do at first."
"Awwww." Star responded finding what Lana said cute.
"Next at fifteen is Luna. The, as she would say it, the rock star of the family. She plays all sorts of instruments. She is the loudest of us all. She is somewhat a tomboy having her hair cut short but she doesn't like to get dirty in the mud. Her music is really good though. Next is the one that is known as the 'evil' one on a certain holiday. Luan is fourteen. She is a huge prankster. She makes really bad puns, although Lana would be lying if she said she wouldn't want to hear them now. 'She pranks everyone everyday and its all out war on April Fools day. We once tried to use actors that looked like us and that didn't even work."
"I feel like we would get along." Star said knowing how she can be a little crazy.
"Then there is Lynn at thirteen. She is the youngest of the five oldest sisters, likes sports and can be over the top when it comes to winning. There isn't a whole lot else to say."
" Next is Lincoln. He is the middle child, sole brother, likes video games, comics, cartoons, he sadly never really likes to mud wrestle. He is generally the peace keeper of the family. He always stops fights between me and Lola. I would go into more detail but I'm sure you will find out more about him yourself."
"Then there is Lucy. She is eight. She loves anything spooky and mysterious and she herself is both. She is a goth, likes to wright poems, and is probably the only one whose secrets are actually still kept secret. She will always appear out of nowhere and scare who ever was in the room. Sometimes it's on purpose. But other times it's because she is not always noticed at first. She is the opposite of Luna in terms of noise. She is actually the quietest of us. She usually likes to hide in the dark so she isn't always noticed at first."
"I kinda feel bad for her." Star said.
"It's gotten better than before. Although I think Lincoln is the only one who can actually tell when she enters a room right now. When shes not doing it on purpose of course."
"Well that's good...I quess."
"Then there's me and Lola. I'm older than Lola by two minutes. Lola is the exact opposite of me. She hates getting dirty, most of my pets, likes all things girly, she is worse than Leni, and even does princess pageants. Which I think are stupid."
(With Lola, Lynn, and Clyde)
Lynn, Lola and Clyde were eating dinner still not sure what all was going on. The person that saved them ha a meeting with some interesting people but they had barley seen him since. It was quiet until Lola felt a chill down her spine making her squirm.
"You okay?" Lynn asked noticing the movement almost immediately.
"I felt a disturbance in the universe. I think someone just called my pageants stupid." She said shivering again.
"Right and next your going to say Lana is more tomboy than me." Lynn joked to make her fell better. Suddenly Lynn got chills down her spine. "I think I just gave myself goosebumps."
"Well this wasn't completely random and unnecessary." Clyde said. He was glad something broke the silence though.
(Back on the gummi ship)
So you and Lola are complete opposites? How did you get along?" Star asked.
"We have a few things in common like joining the Blue Bell Scouts and off course just being twins."
"Good point."
"The last two are Lisa and Lily. You already now Lily so that leaves Lisa. She is a genius. She can do math, science, does the older sisters homework from time to time and has a Nobel Peace Prize. Whatever that is. She usually says things I don't understand."
"Wait...how old is she?" Star asked.
"Four." Lana said as if it was common.
"Okay your family sounds awesome! I hope we can find them." Star sounded happy but Lana could sense a little sadness in her voice.
"I hope we find yours too." She said.
"Thanks." Star said picking up Lana and giving the much smaller girl a hug.
"Do not expect me to let you do this often." She warned.
"You know that only makes you cuter right."
"Why are you saying I'm the cute one when there are three guys on this ship? Surly you think they are cute." That alone seemed to make Star freeze. Just then a thought crossed Lana's mind. "On a totally not related topic. Do you find Lincoln cute? And what are thoughts about Marco? You two are from the same world." She asked with a smirk similar to Lola's when they thought Lincoln had a girlfriend.(AKA the shipping smirk.) Star just blushed becoming redder than Marco's sweater.
"How about we talk about something else?" Star quickly said.
(Back to Lincoln and Steven)
"Wow. And you thought you had a lot to process." Steven said. Lincoln had just telling him about all of his sisters.
"Yeah. I don't know which is more." Lincoln chuckled.
"Did you remember to get those potions before we left?" Steven asked. The thought suddenly just came to him.
"Yep. Lana, Star and I got them."
"What took you guys so long? You were in there for ever."
"Funny story..."
(Another flashback at Traverse Town)
Lincoln, Lily, Star, and Lana are in the Item Shop talking to the others. Well Star and Lincoln were. Lana was playing with Charlie Brown's dog Snoopy and his friend Woodstock. She was glad to see some animals to play with. Lily was sitting on the counter next to Sally and Linus.
"We need probably fifty potions and a couple Hi Potions. I'm not sure when we will be back." Lincoln said. Handing Lucy what money he had left. He found some in the town here and there. Star gave some as well and they had just enough.
"So you are all leaving?" Sally asked.
"...Yes we are Sally. But don't worry we will be back. In the meantime my baby sister Lily will be hanging out with you." Said baby was trying to fight Linus for his blanket.
"Blankie!" She said. She had her own but off course it was lost with her home. Lily doesn't completely understand what all is happening either. In some ways the others were jealous the main thing she was worried about was getting a blanket. She was worried about her siblings as well but she is not sure what to think or do.
"This is my blanket. Lincoln if you don't mind can you stop your sister? I like her and all but I don't want the blanket to tear."
"Oh come on Linus." Tommy said. "Just let Lily have the blanket. She just went through a lot." Lincoln was still trying to grab Lily away from the blanket but every time he tried to pick her up she would bite his hand. 'Great. She's going through her teething phase. I always wondered when that would start." Lincoln thought.
Linus though was starting to have second thoughts. He realized Lily did basically have nothing but her two siblings and they were leaving soon. From what he understood Lucy (The older one) would be taking care of her. He was willing to bet Natsu would help. He gave in and handed the huge blanket to Lily.
"Here you go Lily. I think you need this more than I do."
"Ank you." She said giving Linus a hug.
"Awwwwww." Everyone in the room said.
"Sorry Linus." Lincoln said still rubbing his hands.
"it's fine. I'm sure we can find her a new one to switch it with. I have a feeling she will be with us often."
"She could be my little sister!" Sally said picking up Lily. "We already have blond hair."
"Just remember that she is my sister." Lana said jokingly. Neither her nor Lincoln really minded what Sally said since she is really young and because Lily will probably see these kids as siblings since she will basically live with them for who knows how long. They both hoped that they will be able to see the youngest sibling grow.
"Thanks again for the potions. And for helping watch Lily." Lincoln said. Lana nodded. Once they left Kimi looked at the rest of the group.
"So does anyone here actually know how to take care of a baby?" She asked nervously. The rest shook their heads.
(Present time)
"What were you and Marco doing anyways?
"Oh. Nastu and Grey giving us some money for the other worlds we will go to. And of course reminding us not to tell people that we are from other worlds."
"Well if the other worlds are like ours then we should be fine. I mean we would fit in. Now if we had say a human like duck or dog that might raise questions." Steven looked at him puzzled.
"Where did you get that comparison?"
"Oh right. I didn't tell you what happened after we got the potions. Well you see..."
Yet another Flashback (I swear this is the last on)
Lana had run off with Snoopy who wanted to play more. So Star and Lincoln were by themselves.
"You know I've really wanted to try something since we got here." Star said pulling out what looked like an ordinary pair of scissors to Lincoln.
"What is it?" Lincoln asked.
"Do you know what these are?" Star asked holding the scissors in front of Lincoln's face.
"Umm...a pair of scissors?" He said not sure if he should be scared for his life.
"Wrong!" Star said her face now taking the place of the scissors. If she wasn't so focused on her plan she would have seen Lincoln blush. Only Ronnie Anne ever got this close to him and unfortunately for him Star isn't really good with personal space.
"These are dimensional scissors. They let you go to different dimensions." Star said backing up a couple steps.
"That actually sounds really cool." Lincoln said able to breath now.
"I was thinking about what other kind of dimensions there are for this world."
"Are you sure that's a good idea?"
"Don't worry. I use these guys almost everyday. You and me can just go through for like a minute and come back."
"...Okay. Only because you got me really curious now."
Star then opened the scissors and made a literal whole in the space time continuum.
"I guess you come from a world with lots of magic." Lincoln said stating it more than guessing.
"Well now that you mention it I'm actually a princess from another another dimension." Star said before jumping in the portal.
"Oh is that a-Wait what!?" Lincoln asked before an arm reached out and grabbed him. He was suddenly pulled through the portal and now standing next to Star. The portal then closed causing Lincoln to jump.
Lincoln was expecting to see a very different place. With it being another dimension there could be any possibility. So imagine his surprise when where they were...look exactly the same?
"I'll admit I was expecting something completely different." Lincoln said.
"Same here." Star agreed. "I mean it's all the same. The bricks, the lamp post, the shops, those human like dog and duck, and-"
"Wait. Human like dog and duck?" Lincoln asked. He looked over and saw that there was in fact a dog and duck walking on two legs. The duck was about as tall as a young child and the dog as as tall as an average adult. Both were wearing what looked like royal clothes. The dog noticed them and walked over the duck following.
"Why hello there." The dog said. Lincoln almost fainted when he spoke. Star as seen many weird things before but even she seemed a little shocked.
"Um...oh-hi." Lincoln said.
"Good...evening?" Star said not sure exactly what time it was. It seemed to be always night in this world.
"Would you happen to know where a man named Leon is?" The duck asked. He voice was so raspy however he they barley understood him.
"Uh-no sorry." Star said.
"Well thanks anyways. Ye-Yuck." The dog responded. They then walked off the other people around seeming not to think anything of them.
"Well that was weird." Lincoln said getting over his shock.
"Trust me I've seen weirder." Star said.
"As much as I want explore this place seems to be more or less the same. I think we should head back."
"Yeah your right." Star said grabbing the scissors again. "I would like to look around more as well but we should go." She opened the portal jumping in. Lincoln then walked through this time but for a second thought he saw a boy come around the corner of the same ally he ended up in when he first got to the town. He didn't see much aside from the brown spiky hair.
"What happened to my islands?" The young boy asked.
Once they got back the others asked where they were. Star said they would explain later. They all made sure they had their things and headed to the ship. Steven told them once they went out the doors that lead into the town that they would actually be beamed by a transporter. Lana could barley hold her excitement.
"Be safe you five." Erza said.
"Don't forget to come back and visit. And maybe you can let me come some time." Happy said.
"I'll make sure Lily stay's safe." Lucy said holding said baby.
You will always have a home here." Juvia said.
"Stay hot. And I hope you find your family." Natsu said.
"Can't wait to hear about your adventures." Grey said.
"And Lincoln, Lana." Gramps said. He came outside to say goodbye as well. The two looked at the small man wondering what he was going to say. "May your heart be your guiding key." He said.
"What does that mean?" Lincoln asked confused. Lana was as well.
"That will be something you will need to learn on your own." The two keyblade wielders nodded before walking out the door.
(Present time...again)
Lincoln and Lana were both still confused by the last thing Gramps said before they had left.
"So you and Star went to another dimension that was the same as the this one but there was a human like dog and duck?" Steven asked.
"Yep. I still can't get that out of my head. The weird thing though was the duck wore a shirt but doesn't even wear pants."
"They almost sound like cartoon characters."
"Time to eat!" Marco said. Yelling from the kitchen. The others all came out of the rooms and into the living room where Marco put the food.
"I made some of my famous nachos. Which I'm sure you will all like. And warmed up some hotdogs because I wasn't sure what else to make." He said. Everyone quickly grabbed a plate and got what they could.
"Wow. Marco these are amazing!" Lincoln, Lana, and Steven all said.
"Glad you like it." Marco said proud of himself.
"Yeah these hotdogs are good. What did you do?" Star asked in a joking manner.
"You now they were talking about the nachos Star."
"Maybe...or maybe not." Marco was getting annoyed but decided that it wasn't worth it.
"So by the way." Marco asked looking at Lincoln. "What is your family like Lincoln?"
'Here we go again.' Lincoln thought.
(Unknown)
"So what are we doing here again?" Clyde asked. Him, Lynn, and Lola were in what looks like some kind of throne room. It had a hallway and then ended with a wide area that formed a circular room. Black vines seemed to cover the walls.
"That guy said he had something important to tell us." Lynn said. "Hopefully that means we will get some answers."
"I still have a bad felling about him." Lola said.
"Well allow me to put those feeling to rest." A familiar voice said. The man came in leaving the door open.
"Took you long enough." Lynn snapped.
"So what is it you want to tell us?" Clyde said ignoring Lynn's comment.
"I wanted to tell you I know how to help you find your families."
"Really!? How?" Lynn said her mood changing instantly.
"Well I believe that they have been scattered around the different worlds. I can make it possible for you to travel to them..."
"But?" Lola asked. Being a master at deceit she knew there was something else.
"You catch on fast young one. The one problem is that many of the worlds are dangerous. I want to train you to help defend yourself s."
"From what?" Clyde asked.
"Creatures known as the heartless. They attack many of the worlds. Some stronger than others. If you want to find your family you will need to learn how to fight. And not just some kind of hand to hand combat. But with these." He held out the palm of his hand. An image suddenly appeared above it showing to a weird blade. To Lola and Clyde it reminded them of those swords that Lincoln and Lana used. Lynn never saw it so she was confused. It was sliver blade with a yellow hand guard. It had a key chain and the top was shaped like a crown.
"What is it?" Lynn asked.
"A powerful weapon known as the keyblade. It will grant you the strength you need. And this is just one of many forms."
"And what happens if we say no?" Lola asked. Still skeptical
"Well not that I think you would...but basically I would not allow you to leave here. But only because it his too dangerous."
"Give us just a second." Lynn said dragging Lola and Clyde. "So before we do anything, what do you two think?"
"I think we should take it. That blade looks similar to what Lincoln used when our world was destroyed. Same for Lana." Clyde said.
"What do you mean?" Lynn asked.
"Ummmm...we'll explain later. For now know that blade actually is very effective." Clyde said. He forgot Lynn wasn't there for the whole thing. 'Now that I think about it. Where was Lynn and Ronnie? Both disappeared when the whole thing started.' Clyde thought.
"Well you got me convinced." Lynn agreed.
"What do you think Lola?" Clyde asked.
"I still don't completely trust him. But at this point I'm willing to do anything to find our families." All three nodded at each other before turning back to their host.
"We accept your offer." Lynn said. The moment she said that there was a sudden wing burst that slammed the door shut! They were now trapped.
"Good. Then let us get started."
(Gummi Ship)
"Hello! Hey anybody here?!" Lana said. She was walking in what seemed to be an endless void of darkness. Below her the ground rippled like water with every step she took. She could also see her reflection. "Hello. Lincoln. Lola. Lynn." She yelled hoping someone would show. 'What is this place?' She thought.
"Hey Lana!" A voice called out.
'Is-that...it can't be.' Lana thought.
Suddenly a light appeared a few feet from Lana. It almost blinded her but she headed towards it feeling safer the closer she got to it.
"Hey Lana you ready?" Lola's voice said again.
"Wait for me!" She yelled stepping through the light.
The moment she did she was no longer in the empty void. Instead she was back at the beach her family was at. Her parents, sisters, brother, Clyde, Ronnie Anne and even Darcy was there. They all looked happy.
'There all here...wait...why would I think that?' She thought.
"Hey where were you Lana?" Lynn asked.
"At the bathroom." She said without a second thought.
"Well come on it's time to try out the rafts." Lincoln told her.
"Oh yeah. I bet ours will win." She said.
"Race to ours." Luna said. She, Luan, Lincoln, Ronnie, Lana and even Lucy all ran to there raft. Despite her small size Lana was surprisingly in first place. Lincoln was actually right behind her.
"Yes I win!" Lana said. She turned around to see Lincoln...but no one else came.
"Good job Lana." Lincoln said.
"Thanks. But where is everyone else?"
Suddenly the sky became black, the wind picked up sending sending chills down her body. She looked at Lincoln now standing in front of Lynn. But for some reason she couldn't hear them. Suddenly Lynn was engulfed in darkness. Lincoln tried to reach for but was too late. There was a flash of light and Suddenly Lincoln had the first keylade she saw him with. 'So this is how he got his keyblade?' She thought. She then noticed Lincoln started to run through the forest. She quickly followed him not sure what else to do.
When she caught up Lincoln the keyblade and used it to unlock a door to a cave. When she followed and she saw that Ronnie Anne was in the cave. Again nothing could be heard.
'What is going on. Is this what happened to Lincoln?' She thought.
Suddenly the wind picked up causing Lincoln to fly out. There was a flash and suddenly Lana was in the void again. She looked around and saw that now her family and friends were there. They were all in a circle surrounding her and Lincoln who was standing next to her.
"What is going on?" Lana asked. None of them responded however. Suddenly the Heartless, specifically shadows, came from the ground! Because of how dark it was they couldn't be seen even if you looked for them.
Lana quickly summoned her keyblade and Lincoln summoned both of his. She thought they would go after them but instead went after all of their family and friends! She noticed that a lot went to Leni and Ronnie.
"Lana! A little help please." Lincoln said. He was trying to get in front of the shadows to protect their family members. For some reason she noticed that very few attacked Lynn, Clyde, and Lola who were standing next to each other. Lana got out of her daze and went to the opposite side of the circle. She quickly got most of them being surprisingly weak. But what was lost in strength they gained in numbers.
Her and Lincoln were severely outnumbered. Both would have to quickly go stop any that got to close to someone.
'Why aren't they running?' Lana thought. They were just standing there. Like this was some kind of game. See how long you can keep these things from hitting us.
Lana did a sliding dash to get some that tried to get Lucy who was holding Lily. 'Just like during the battle.' She thought. Referring to the battle against the giant Heartless at their home.
When she got to those shadows though it left Lola, Lynn, and Clyde wide opened. All three were hit at once! She was expecting them to scream but instead they just disappeared into the darkness!
"Noooooo!" Lana yelled.
She turned to Lincoln and saw he was over run. She noticed that Ronnie and Leni were missing and many of the others were about to share the same fate. She wanted to help him but knew if she left many of the others would be left unprotected. While deciding what to do three of the shadows tried to jump at her. She looked up as the closet one was just inches from her face! She was about to swing her keyblade when out of nowhere one of Lincoln's blade went straight through all three! She looked and saw he was still fighting with the other holding of the shadows.
'How can I protect my family if I can't protect my self?' She thought. Then, as if on cue, many of the shadows charged at the last of the family members. They were all just surrounded by the darkness. She looked at her parents before they too disappeared. She noticed that Lincoln had somehow managed to grab Lily.
The three were the only ones left.
"Lincoln we have to find them." Lana said.
"No Lana. You will stay and watch Lily. I will save them." As he says this Lincoln handed Lily to her. The baby was surprisingly quiet.
"But I want to help."
"You will only be in the way." Lincoln's voice suddenly became dark making it where Lana barley recognized it. His words still stung her though.
"But I wa-no can help."
Just then the scene once again changed. Lana was in the Third District of Traverse Town...and right in front of her was the Guard Armor. She suddenly became frozen with fear. She moved her head and saw that no one else was around. No Lincoln, Star, Steven, or even Marco!
"Who cares...I-I can take care of you m-m-myself." She tried to convince the Heartless. But even she didn't believe her own words.
She summoned her keyblade and got in her battle stance. What happened next she did not expect. A dark pool suddenly came from under her. Dark claws grabbed her ankles and then started to drag her into the ground the Guard Armor just watching.
"Somebody help me! Anyone!" She yelled right before the darkness took over.
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Lana yelled. She was laying on her bed in her new room with Star. After dinner they all agreed that they had enough for one day and decided to rest. Lincoln told Glossaryck that they would start their magic training another time.
Without thinking Lana jumped out of her bed and ran out of the room. Star suddenly woke up from the noise and caught a glimpse of Lana before the door closed.
"Lana?" She asked sleepily.
Lana ran straight into the room Lincoln was in glad it was not locked. She ran into the middle and almost immediately found Lincoln his hair making him easy to find. She quickly got on top of the bed and tried to wake Lincoln.
"Lincoln. Lincoln. Lincoln wake up." She said getting slightly louder each time. Lincoln finally woke up but still very drowsy.
"Lana? What are you doing in here? It's still early...I think." They didn't have any real way to tell time while in space.
"I had a nightmare. Can I sleep with you?"
When Lincoln heard this he was fully awake and looked at his sister. Now that he was more focused he could see a pure look of terror in her eyes. He looked up and saw that Marco and Steven were awake and Star just walked in looking for her new roommate.
"Can you give us a minute?" Lincoln said. It was more a demand than a request but they still nodded their heads and walked out the room. Lincoln knew Lana had nightmares from time to time. But back then she had Lori to run to. Now it was his job. Not that he didn't mind.
"Lana if you don't mind me asking what was your nightmare?" Lincoln could see tears in his sisters eyes. It pained him to see her like this. 'Maybe it was a good thing she came.' He thought.
"I-I-I saweveryonedisapearandwewereattackedbythoseshadowsand-"
"Lana! Calm down. Your speaking way to fast. Now take a deep breath and tell me what happened. You don't have to go into too much detail." He said rubbing her back to comfort her.
Lana then quickly told him most of her dream leaving out the part about talking to him. Saying Lincoln was shocked was an understatement. The more Lana had told the more she had started to cry. 'No one, especially someone like Lana should have to go through this.' He thought.
"It's okay Lana it was just a dream." Lincoln said hugging her.
"B-but what if it wasn't? I saw things that happened I wasn't even around for. I saw everyone disappear Lincoln. All of them."
Lincoln was not sure what to say at first but soon had an answer. "Lana you can't think that. Our friends and family are out there. Alive and well. We already have Lily back safe and sound. We can't give up on any of them. As long as there is hope, we will find them." While Lana stopped crying and it was now barley a sniffle, she was obviously still upset. Which was understandable.
"Lincoln...promise me you won't go away or disappear. Promise you won't leave me alone."
Lincoln thought this was serious already but now knew that it was worse than he thought. He is the only older sibling left and right now the only other sibling Lana has. If anything were to happen to him...Lana would be all alone. They still had Lily but knew Lana would need the other siblings as much as he does. He hugged her again tears forming in his own eyes.
"I promise Lana. I won't disappear and I won't go away. I will always watch over you." Lana seemed to calm down more and had a half smile on her. As much as she wanted to prove to Lincoln that she could take care of herself, she knew she needed him more now than ever as well. "Join me if you want. I don't now about you but I could use some more sleep. And don't worry, I will protect you." He told her. Lana got under the blanket with him and the two quickly went to sleep.
Star, Steven, and Marco kept the door opened wide enough hear the conversation. All three were shocked at what they heard and were all teary eyed. They were glad that Lincoln is such a good brother but feel sympathetic for the both of them. They are the youngest in the group and by far Lana the most vulnerable. All three made a promise to themselves that they would help not only protect Lana, but Lincoln too.
It's finally done. Sorry this took so long everybody. I was writing this and the next chapter of Mimickers which is almost done I promise. This is actually a little longer than I thought it would be. A lot of the flash back parts are scenes that were going to be in the last chapter but didn't now where to put or forgot. I hope you liked all the subtle references to one of my stories and to the actually game. Also the nightmare Lana had and what happened afterward was an idea given to me by Gundamvid. Shout out for Him/Her and please check Gundamvid's stories. Gundmvid as well as Unity123, 1 and of course ThDorkMagnet have all helped me with this or other stories of mine so I would like to thank you. Please check out their stories...those that have some that is. No offense to anyone. The conversation between Lincoln and Lana after the dream was almost word for word as well. I tried to keep it the same while also expanding it. The dream itself was about the same but I did make changes to that as well. The Guard Armor was added to the dream based of an idea by 1 as well. Again thank you all. Also the day before today (June Fifth) was my birthday! (June Fourth) I'm now 17 years old! I didn't plan to update on my birthday...it just happened. Also I will have some moments between Star and Lincoln like this chapter had but I'm doing the Starco ship. I think it is funny to Lincoln x Star and it was a request of my first review by 364wii so I feel this is the least I can do.
Steven: Happy Birthday! And now to the reviews. We got a lot this time.
Gamelover41592: Thank you and yep. Don't forget that there may be other characters though.
OmegaDelta: Thank you and we shall find out.
onepieceranger123: It has! I found this funny and thank you. Glad you liked it.
1: Thank you. I wont spoil anything but I will say good guesses. And the whole thing about Lana will be more or less what happened.
Gundamvid: Yes they are. Glad you liked that part.
Mimecaft dude 1: Thanks for both. Also thank you for the review on my No Such Thing As Luck one shot. I thought it wouldn't get any reviews so thank you.
As well as the quest who also reviewed that story. Let me now if you saw this please.
Guest: I wont lie I laughed my head off when I saw this one. Thank you so much.
MinniFannn: Thanks and I wont say. No spoilers. And yes I can't wait.
Guest 1: I thought so and thanks. I'm trying to get as close as possibly but I realized I forgot something about Ronnie Anne. I will say it has to do with a certain necklaces Kairi has. And yes they will.
DJTimmer: No spoilers! (Sorry I watched Coco for the first time yesterday.) JK
The Keeper of Worlds: Thank you. I will leave it all a mystery. Also who is Piedmon?
ThDorkMagnet: Thank you. I found that funny. Also No Spoilers!
Well that's all. Thank you again for all that have read this so far and for those that have helped me. I honestly don't think I would be this far without it. Also if anyone that happens to draw on Deviantart or something like that and wants to do fan art of this please feel free to do so. Just make sure you mention where you got it from. I would do it myself but I'm not much of a drawer. Have a good summer for those out of school.