Chapter 22: Heart of a Puppet
Arthur, Sora, Donald, Goofy, Twilight, Tod, Tor, Amity, Kirby, Katara, Robin Hood, and Maka and Soul go to the Gummi ship and Robin, Maka, and Soul explore the ship.
"So, this is where we'll be traveling together. Amazing." Robin said.
"Glad you like it." Donald said.
"Yep. We'll be goin' to different worlds in this vessel." Goofy said.
"Wow. I've never seen anything like it." Maka said.
"Meh, I've seen better. Doesn't impress me." Soul said.
"No one cares what you think." Sora said.
"Shuddup, Spike head!" Soul yelled.
"YOU shut up!" Sora yelled back.
"Um, should we be going to the next world?" Twilight asked.
"Yeah, let's fly for the next one and see where we'll end up." Tor said.
The Gummi ship begins flying while shooting down Heartless ships in their way and return to the second section, but as they continue flying for the next world, something comes across the ship and it's a blue-grey figure.
"Something's blocking our way." Arthur said.
"But what is it?" Donald asked.
"Whatever it is, it's huge." Sora said, as the figure flies toward them and it's what looks like a blue-grey whale.
"What is THAT?" Amity asked.
"Gawrsh, that's a whale!" Goofy said.
"A very big one." Katara said.
"But what's a whale doin' out HERE?" Soul asked.
"Wait a moment! Guys, that's no ordinary whale! That's Monstro!" Jiminy said, hopping out of Sora's hood.
"Monstro?" Robin asked.
"Yep, he's a whale of a whale and very vicious! He swallows ships alive!" Jiminy said.
"I think Fluttershy would either have a field day, be very frightened, or both." Twilight said, but Monstro comes back for the ship.
"Um, it's coming for us..." Arthur said.
"He is! We gotta get outta here!" Katara said.
"Yeah, right now!" Maka said.
"Poyo!" Kirby said, agreeing.
"Too late! He's gonna swallow us!" Sora said, as Monstro eats the Gummi ship and everything turns black.
Flashback:
In Destiny Islands, two very small boys are walking through the shores and they're Little Sora and Little Riku.
"But it's true! I saw it with my own eyes!" Little Sora said.
"You sure you didn't just hear it?" Little Riku asked.
"What's the difference? There's a huge monster in there! I'm tellin' ya!" Little Sora said.
"Okay, so suppose there IS a monster, can we handle it?" Little Riku asked, as they arrive at the entrance of the cave.
"No problem! We can do it!" Little Sora said, leaning towards the cave. "Can you hear it growling?" Little Sora asked.
"Shh! Quiet! We gotta be careful!" Little Riku said.
The two boys enter the cave, but they don't see anything, but a wooden door.
"See? There's no monster. It's just the wind making noise." Little Riku said.
"Aww, I was hopin' it'd be a monster!" Little Sora said, as he sees the wooden door. "Hey. What's that?" Little Sora said.
"Probably a door, but I don't think it'll open." Little Riku said.
"Is that all there is in this place?" Little Sora asked.
"Well, what do you expect in a boring place like this?" Little Riku said.
"Aww, man..." Little Sora said.
"Hey, Sora?" Little Riku said.
"Yeah?" Little Sora asked.
"When we grow up, let's get off this island! We'll go on REAL adventures! Not this kid's stuff." Little Riku said.
"Sure, but is there anything to do now?" Little Sora asked.
"Well, I heard there's a new girl at the mayor's house after that meteor shower." Little Riku said, as they leave the cave.
Flashback End.
Another Flashback:
In Camelot in Ector's castle, Little Arthur is walking down the castle halls, but then, he sees a younger Kay going into a room, so Little Arthur decidesto follow his brother for the door and goes into the same room, which is a room full of weapons, such as swords, axes, maces, lances, and bows and arrows and sees Kay taking a sword and starts swinging, only to fall to the ground.
"Kay's been trying to train as hard as he can to be a knight. When I grow up, I wanna be like him. I wanna be a knight to on adventures, but... I've never used a weapon before..." Little Arthur said, but he sees Kay putting the sword away and leaving the room, so he hides. "Hmm, maybe I could try using the sword..." Arthur said, taking a sword, but it's heavy for the little blond to carry, but Little Arthur tries to swing the sword, only for the boy to fall. "This is really hard... How can I do it?" Little Arthur asked, as he tries to swing the sword again, but ends up falling again. "Ooow... I'm gonna try one more time..." Little Arthur said.
"What are you doing in my weapons room, boy?!" A voice demanded, as Little Arthur turns to see Ector.
"Oh, sir! I was just...taking this sword to get it cleaned..." Little Arthur said, smiling sheepishly.
"Gimme that!" Ector yelled, taking the sword. "I told you NOT to come in here! This is not a place for children like you! Now, get out of here! You have a load of chores to do, young man! Consider this a demerit! If I catch you in here again, you WILL be sorry! Do you understand?!" Ector demanded.
"Y-Yes, sir..." Little Arthur said, leaving the weapon room.
As Little Arthur is back in the castle hall, someone grabs him but the shirt and it's Kay.
"Ya got some nerve following me into that room, you little pipsqueak! Hearing ya gettin' yelled at was the fun part! If you EVER follow me again, you're done!" Kay threatened, throwing the little blond to the ground. "Now get outta my face before I strangle ya!" Kay yelled, making Little Arthur run away.
Little Arthur runs through the castle hall and later goes into his room, as he sits on the ground, covers his face and starts crying.
Flashback End.
In the present, Arthur and Sora are both unconcious, but Tod starts licking the two boys, making them start to wake up.
"T-Tod...?" Arthur asked, groggily.
"Ugh, what happened...?" Sora asked, also groggily.
"Are we...?" Arthur was cut off.
"Knock it off!" A voice yelled, making the two boys turn to see Donald tapping his foot while Goofy holds his shield over his head for protection while Twilight creates a barrier around herself, Tor, Amity, Kirby, Katara, Robin, and Maka and Soul.
"Guys? What's going on here?" Arthur asked.
"Where are we?" Sora asked, but they hear a loud noise from outside.
"Bad news, everyone. It's just as I've feared; the giant whale Monstro has swallowed us." Twilight said.
"Sora, Arthur, are you two okay?" Goofy asked.
"Other than just learning that we're inside a giant whale, I'm fine." Arthur said.
"Don't worry. We'll find a way out, I hope..." Katara said, but something falls down near them.
"Another one?" Amity asked.
"Well, I guess we'll be expecting today's weather; showers." Twilight said, but another item hits Goofy's shield.
"Make that heavy showers." Goofy said.
"Where are they coming from?" Robin asked.
"Up there, I think..." Arthur said, pointing up.
"But who the hell's up there?" Soul asked, looking at a figure with a treasure chest on a higher ledge.
"Hey, who're you?" Maka asked.
"Oh, it's just me!" The figure said and it's a familiar puppet.
"Oh, it's just Pinocchio..." Donald said.
"Wait a minute! Pinocchio's here?!" Arthur asked shocked, as Jiminy comes out to see Pinocchio.
"Pinocchio?" Jiminy asked, but Pinocchio picks up an item and starts leaving. "Pinoke! Where're ya goin'? Pinoke!" Jiminy called, but Pinocchio is gone.
"We better go after him." Katara said.
"But what's he even doing here?" Tor asked.
"Didn't we see him in Traverse Town?" Sora asked.
"We'll worry about that later." Maka said.
"Right, let's go follow him." Arthur said and Tod nods.
(World of Monstro)
(Field Theme: A Very Small World)
(Monstro: Mouth)
(Information: Follow Pinocchio!)
The group start moving through Monstro's mouth to follow Pinocchio, who starts jumping from piles of wood and the group swim across small water, but they find a boat and go for it and on the boat, Pinocchio is showing a Gummi block to an old man with white hair and mustache, wearing a white shirt with red suspenders, black trousers, and glasses.
"What do you have here, Pinocchio?" The old man asked.
"With this, we can get out of here, Father." Pinocchio said.
"Oh? With this block? You think so?" The old man asked.
"It's true." Sora said, as he and others get on the boat.
"How'd you end up here, Pinocchio?" Arthur asked.
"Oh, my! The whale swallowed all of you too? My goodness!" The old man said.
"Yeah, looks like it." Sora said.
"But we're fine. Um, what's your name, sir?" Arthur asked.
"My name is Geppetto. I'm Pinocchio's father." Geppetto introduced.
"So, he's Pinoke's father?" Twilight asked.
"Tell me, how did you end up here, Geppetto?" Amity asked.
"When Pinocchio and I got separated, I traveled all over to find him. Thank goodness we're together again." Geppetto said.
"I wish it was under better circumstances..." Arthur said, but then, he sees someones going into a hole. "Who's that?" Arthur said, going for the hole, making Tod follow the blond.
"Arthur?" Maka asked.
"Where's he going?" Katara asked.
"Come on, let's follow him." Tor said, as he, Twilight, Amity, Kirby, Katara, and Maka and Soul follow him.
Pinocchio sees the nine going for the hole and decides to follow them.
"You seem to know Pinocchio quite well. I sure hope he was a good boy during my absence." Geppetto said, picking up the Gummi block and puts it on his bed. "Well, we've had quite a journey, right, Pinocchio?" Geppetto asked, only to find his son going into the hole. "Pinocchio!" Geppetto called, but the puppet is gone.
"Where's he going?" Sora asked.
"I warned him not to wander off on his own. He can be such a naughty boy, but he's very precious to me." Geppetto said.
"Don't worry, Mister Geppetto. We'll get your son back." Robin said.
"Hey, where're Arthur, Twilight, Tod, Tor, Amity, Kirby, Katara, Maka, and Soul?" Donald asked.
"They're gone too? Guess we'll have to find 'em too." Sora said, as they go for the hole.
Sora, Donald, Goofy, and Robin arrive at the first chamber, where they find Pinocchio hiding.
"Hey, what're you doing?" Sora asked.
"Ya know, Geppetto's awfully worried about ya." Goofy said.
"We should be heading back." Robin said.
"But..." Pinocchio was cut off.
"No buts! This is no time for games!" Sora said, as they start leaving.
"But, Sora, I thought you liked games." A voice said, making Sora turn to see Riku. "Or are you too cool to play them now that you have the Keyblade?" Riku asked.
"Riku?! What're you doing here?" Sora asked.
"Just playing with Pinocchio." Riku said.
"You know what I mean! Where's Kairi? Did you find her?" Sora asked.
"Maybe. Here's the deal; find me and Pinoke and I'll tell ya what you wanna know." Riku said, taking Pinocchio and they leave.
"Hey, get back here!" Sora yelled, but they're gone.
"Now we gotta go after 'em!" Donald said.
"C'mon, fellas." Goofy said.
(Monstro: Chamber 1)
(Information: Find Riku and Pinocchio!)
The four see two holes and decide which hole to take and they decide to go for the higher hole, taking them somewhere else.
Meanwhile, Arthur is in a different chamber and Tod, Twilight, Tor, Amity, Kirby, Katara, and Maka and Soul are with him.
"What did you see, Arthur?" Amity asked.
"I thought I saw someone, but I guess I was just seeing things..." Arthur said.
"Oh, your eyes weren't playing tricks on you, Artie!" A voice said and they see Morgan. "Then again, it would've been funny if you saw nothing." Morgan said.
"Morgan?!" Arthur asked shocked.
"What are YOU doing here?!" Twilight demanded, taking out her tome while Tod growls.
"You realize I have my own rights of traveling to worlds." Morgan said.
"We're in a whale." Maka said.
"No, duh. Your powers of observation are outstanding." Morgan said.
"Shut the hell up!" Soul yelled.
"Morgan, what's going on? What are you up to?" Arthur asked.
"Tell you what, Artie; see if you can catch me first." Morgan said.
"But we're busy. We don't have time for games." Arthur said.
"Oh, you don't like playing games? You think that because you have Excalibur, you're so cool, huh? In reality, you're an embarrassment." Morgan said, making Arthur blush in embarrassment again.
"Hey, shut up!" Amity yelled.
"Say one more bad thing to Arthur! I DARE you!" Maka yelled.
"Hahaha! Come on then! Catch me if you can!" Morgan said, leaving.
"Hey, hold on!" Arthur called, going after Morgan.
"Arthur, wait!" Katara said, as they go after him.
(Monstro: Chamber 3)
Sora, Donald, Goofy, and Robin arrive at a different chamber of Monstro and begin looking for Riku and Pinocchio, but then, Search Ghosts, Barrel Spiders, and Yellow Operas appear and attack, but Sora attacks with his Keyblade while Donald casts Blizzara while Goofy uses Tornado while Robin uses Arrow Barrage and they defeat the Heartless and keep moving through while finding another hole and go into it.
(Monstro: Chamber 2)
The four arrive at the next chamber, but more Heartless appear and attack, only for Sora to cast Fira while Donald casts Thunder while Goofy uses Charge while Robin shoots three arrows and they defeat the Heartless and moving for different holes.
(Monstro: Chamber 5)
The four are in a different chamber, where more Heartless appear and attack, but the four use their abilities and magic to defeat the Heartless and keep moving through the inside of the whale to find Riku and Pinocchio and they find a different hole and go in it.
(Monstro: Chamber 6)
The four are in another chamber, where they find more Heartless, but they fight off the enemies and keep moving and find a different hole and go into it.
(Monstro: Chamber 4)
The four enter the next chamber to continue searching for Riku and Pinocchio, only to find more Heartless, who attack, but Sora slashes with Kingdom Key while Donald casts Water while Goofy uses Goofy Bash while Robin uses Arrow Rain, defeating the Heartless and they find another hole and go into it.
(Information: Chase after Morgan!)
Meanwhile, Arthur, Tod, Twilight, Tor, Amity, Kirby, Katara, and Maka and Soul enter the next chamber of Monstro and start searching for Morgan, but then, Red Nocturnes, Soldiers, Large Bodies, and Search Ghosts appear and attack, but Arthur casts Hypno to make the Heartless sleep and then slashes with Excalibur while Tod uses Bite while Twilight casts Volt while Tor uses Sword Spin while Amity uses her Abomination to use Hammer Fist while Kirby inhales a Search Ghost, becoming Search Ghost Kirby, who attacks with his hands while Katara sends two water blasts while Maka uses Scythe Wheel and they defeat the Heartless and find another hole and go into it.
The nine arrive at a different chamber, where they find more Heartless in their way, but the group fight off the Heartless and keep going to find another hole and go into it, taking them to a different chamber. In the next chamber, the nine fight off more Heartless in their way to find Morgan and come across another hole, taking them to another chamber, where they fight more Heartless and go through a different hole to go to a different part of the whale.
(Monstro: Cavity)
Arthur, Tod, Twilight, Tor, Amity, Kirby, Katara, and Maka and Soul arrive at the cavity of Monstro and continue to search for Morgan.
"Ugh, I really HATE this place!" Soul said.
"I know. It's like a maze." Tor said.
"Tell me about it." Twilight said.
"I know Monstro's big and all, but where could Morgan be?" Katara asked.
"She couldn't have gone far." Maka said.
"Maybe instead of worrying about her, you should be more worried about yourself." A voice said and they see Silver Knight on the upper innard.
"Silver Knight!" Arthur said, as Tod, Twilight, Tor, Amity, Kirby, Katara, and Maka and Soul get in front, ready to fight.
"What are YOU doing here?!" Amity demanded, conjuring pink magic.
"Enjoying Morgan's game of tag?" Silver Knight asked.
"Not really. You mind getting out of our way so we can find her?" Arthur asked.
"Heh, and miss out our fun time together? I don't think so." Silver Knight said, jumping down to confront the group.
"Why are you here, Silver Knight? Did you and Morgan...destroy Camelot?" Arthur asked.
"The answer's yes and no. In fact, it was all Kay and Ector, who actually opened the door, allowing the Heartless to get into it." Silver Knight said, shocking Arthur.
"Wh-What?! K-Kay...?! Lord Ector...?! It can't be true..." Arthur said.
"Oh, but it is. And to make things more fun, Ruber persauded them to do it." Silver Knight said.
"N-No..." Arthur said, kneeling to the ground, starting to cry, but Silver Knight sends a black fireball to send the blond back.
"Stop crying like a little baby. You're supposed to be a warrior, right? Get up and show me. Then again, you were outta your depth the last time we fought." Silver Knight said.
"Well, maybe I'll be lucky this time." Arthur said.
"That what you said when Bete Noire was having fun kicking you around like a ball?" Silver Knight said.
"Shut up! Arthur, show him!" Maka said.
"You can't let him get away with talking to you like this." Katara said.
"You have to stand up to him!" Twilight said.
"Show him you're NOT a weakling!" Amity said.
"Poyo!" Kirby cheered.
"You can do it!" Tor said.
"C'mon, kick his sorry teeth in!" Soul said.
"Okay..." Arthur said, taking out Excalibur.
"Okay, kid. Time for another lesson. Pay attention." Silver Knight said, taking out his zweihander.
(Boss Theme: Knight of Despair)
(Information: Fight off Silver Knight!)
Silver Knight delivers two heavy slashes with his zweihander and then unleashes black ice, only for Arthur to dodge out of the way and tries to attack with Excalibur, only for Silver Knight to vanish in black mist and reappears and unleashes telekinetic magic to lift the blond boy in the air and then aerial slashes with his zweihander followed by a slamming slash, sending Arthur to the ground. Arthur recovers and casts Blazra at Silver Knight, who creates a black barrier to block off the blue fire spell and unleashes black thorns from the ground to try and grab Arthur, who slashes at the thorns and uses Excalibur to use Magic Pulse to unleash two magic orbs to attack the masked boy, who deflects them easily and dashes at Arthur with great speed and delivers four slashes with his zweihander followed by a roundhouse slash. Arthur tries to block every attack, only for Silver Knight's attacks to do damage and then unleashes black lightning, striking down Arthur, who casts Mend and casts Frostra at Silver Knight, who dodges the ice spell and backs away.
"This calls for an opportune moment." Silver Knight said, as his zweihander glows and the red Faerie Heart comes out, transforming into a Faerie with red and orange molten hair, orange molten wings, wearing a red molten dress, and a magma tiara.
"Ahhh, finally out! About time! Nice to meetcha, my new master. Call be Laba. So, who do you want me to hurt?" Laba asked.
"That idiot!" Silver Knight said, pointing at Arthur.
"Fine by me!" Laba said, unleashing lava at Arthur, who dodges, only for Laba to unleash streams of magma, as well as molten pillars, burning and injuring the blond boy.
"Hahahaha! That was PRICELESS!" Silver Knight said.
"Nothing brings me pleasure than hurting my enemies. Call me again." Laba said, disappearing.
"That...was supposed to be ARTHUR'S Faerie Heart!" Tor said.
"You stole it from Agrabah before we had a chance to take it!" Twilight yelled.
"Hey, finder's keepers." Silver Knight said.
"You're awful...!" Arthur said, as he tries to move, but kneels to the ground from his injuries.
"You can't even fight anymore? Here, I'll put you out of your misery." Silver Knight said, but then, an arrow and a shield come flying at Silver Knight, who backs off.
"I suggest you back away from this!" A voice said and they turn to see Robin with his bow, readying another arrow while the shield returns to Goofy, as Sora and Donald arrive.
"Torturing Artie again?! Why're you doing this?!" Sora demanded.
"What'd Arthur do to make you hate him so much?!" Amity demanded.
"Simple, he exists. This weakling gives warriors a bad name! The idea of him pulling Excalibur from the stone as its chosen is laughable and pathetic! Not only that, but Arthur has Uther Pendragon's appearance, becoming an even bigger mockery! It's bad enough Uther died, but Arthur MOCKS him by existing!" Silver Knight said.
"You...know Uther too...? But how... That doesn't make sense." Arthur said.
"Shut up! I've always idolized him! He's gone and you're nothing, but a complete and utter mockery of his legacy!" Silver Knight yelled, as he's about to attack, only for Sora to block the attack with his Keyblade and sends the masked boy back.
"Back off or your dealing with me!" Sora yelled.
"Ugh, one stupid Keybearer and a bunch of losers are nothing much fun to have with. I'll be leaving and kill that walking piece of garbage when the time's right." Silver Knight said, disappearing in darkness.
"Here, Arthur." Twilight said, as she casts Mend while Donald casts Cure while Katara uses her Waterbending to heal Arthur's injuries.
"Thanks and..." Arthur was cut off.
"Don't let that jerk get to you, Artie. I'm just glad we came in time." Sora said.
"But how'd you find us?" Arthur asked.
"This place may be a maze, but we found our way." Robin said.
"Yep and just in time to help out too." Goofy said.
"We're lookin' for Riku and Pinocchio." Donald said.
"What? Riku's here too?" Arthur asked.
"Yeah, he took Pinoke and ran off." Sora said.
"That's funny, 'cause we were looking for Morgan." Arthur said.
"What? The girl, who attacked you before?" Donald asked.
"Yeah, we should start finding them." Twilight said and Tod nods.
"No time to waste." Amity said.
"Poyo!" Kirby said, agreeing.
"Kay AND Lord Ector really opened a door that caused Camelot's destruction? But...why?" Arthur asked in his mind.
The group find another hole and head for the next chamber.
Meanwhile, Morgan is in a different chamber reading a book and she sees Riku arriving.
"Took you long enough to get here." Morgan said.
"Shut up. I was messing with Sora. So, how was messing with Arthur?" Riku asked.
"Like I never had fun doing it. That piece of trash deserves it." Morgan said.
"Why do you still care about that boy, Riku?" A voice asked and they see Maleficent. "Need I remind you that he has all but deserted for the Keyblade, the wielder of Excalibur, and new companions?" Maleficent asked.
"I don't care about Sora. I was just messing with him a little." Riku said.
"Oh, really? Is that so?" A voice asked, as they see Dr. Facilier. "Riku, do remember the darkness of your heart." Dr. Facilier said.
"Indeed. The Heartless prey upon it." Maleficent said.
"Mind your own business!" Riku yelled.
"Very well. When you're finished, meet us at the vessel." Dr. Facilier said, as they disappear in their dark corridors.
"Well, I've had my fun here. See ya." Morgan said, disappearing in darkness.
Later, the group find Pinocchio, who runs off past Riku and goes to a different hole.
"Riku! What's wrong with you? What're you thinking? Don't you realize what you're doing?" Sora asked.
"I should be asking you the same thing, Sora. You seem pretty interested in running around and showing off that Keyblade these days and you don't seem to have a problem with hanging around with Arthur too much." Riku said, making Arthur look down in shame.
"That's not true! He's trying to help me help people and we're trying to save Kairi!" Sora said.
"You sure about that?" Riku asked.
"Of course!" Sora said, but then, they hear a scream.
"That sounds like Pinocchio." Goofy said.
"What kind of trouble did that twerp get into this time?" Soul asked.
"Whatever it is, we gotta help him!" Arthur said and they nod.
"Let's hurry!" Donald said, as they go for the hole.
(Monstro: Bowels)
The group are now in the bowels of Monstro and they find Pinocchio in a Heartless with a pink body while having tiny cyan tentacles at the bottom while two bigger cyan tentacles are at its sides, yellow eyes, and the Heartless sigil.
"Pinocchio!" Katara said.
"We gotta help him!" Maka said.
"You up for this, Sora?" Riku asked, taking out a red and blue crooked wing shaped sword known as Soul Eater.
"No problem! Artie?" Sora asked, taking out his Keyblade.
"Yeah, let's do this!" Arthur said, taking out Excalibur.
(Boss Theme: Shrouding Dark Cloud)
(Information: Defeat Parasite Cage and save Pinocchio!)
The Heartless known as Parasite Cage delivers swinging attacks with its tentacles, but the group dodge and Arthur aerial slashes with Excalibur followed by a spinning slash and then casts Frostra while Sora vertical slashes with Kingdom Key followed by casting Thunder, but Parasite Cage keeps swinging its tentacles to get the group, only for Twilight to cast Shell to protect the group and then shoots three magic beams from her horn while Robin uses Arrow Rain. Parasite Cage continues swinging its tentacles, but Goofy blocks with his shield and then uses Goofy Bash while Tor uses Sky Dance and aerial slashes with his sword while Katara triple water whips, only for Parasite Cage to swing its tentacles to send the group back. Maka uses Scythe-nado and spin slashes with her scythe while Kirby uses Hammer Throw while Amity uses her Abomination to use Shoulder Tackle, but Parasite Cage uses its tentacles to deliver a kicking attack to send the group back, only for Donald to cast Thunder followed by casting Earthra while Tod uses Skullbash, but Parasite Cage swings one of its tentacles to attack and then tries to slam with its other tentacle. Riku aerial slashes at the Heartless with Soul Eater, dealing damage followed by a spinning slash while Arthur summons Glacies, who summons ice crystals and then ice shards while Sora uses Strike Raid and throws his Keyblade four times and then delivers the final Keyblade throw, but Parasite Cage keeps swinging its tentacles to send the group back.
"Hey, don't give up!" Riku said.
"This Heartless is irritating!" Tor said.
"Help, get me outta here!" Pinocchio cried.
"Hang on, Pinocchio!" Twilight said, casting Blazra to strike the Heartless, who grabs the Alicorn.
"Hey, let her go!" Amity yelled, using her Abomination to deliver a punch at Parasite Cage.
"My turn!" Maka said, using her scythe to slash at the tentacles to make the Heartless release Twilight.
Parasite Cage slams its tentacles at the group, who dodge and Goofy uses Rocket while Katara sends out ice daggers while Donald casts Fira followed by casting Gravity, but Parasite Cage keeps swinging its tentacles at the group, who dodge, allowing Riku to deliver some attacks with Soul Eater while Maka uses Reaper Dance and delivers multi strikes wih her scythe dealing damage. Parasite Cage continues swinging its tentacles to attack the group, but Twilight flies around and uses her tome to shoot magic bolts followed by unleashing four magic orbs and sends them to crush the Heartless while Robin uses his bow to deliver a windmill style strike while Tor places a Wind Mote on his sword uses Sword Spin, unleashing a whirlwind, only for Parasite Cage to lower its mouth to cover Pinocchio to defend itself. Amity shoots three pink fireballs at Parasite Cage's head while Kirby multi jumps and then uses Stone to crash onto the Heartless' head, dealing damage, but Parasite Cage spin attacks with its tentacles and then delivers a slamming strike with its tentacles, only for Tod to uses Tackle, but Parasite Cage slams its tentacles. Riku triple slashes with Soul Eater followed by a diagonal slash while Sora aerial slashes with Kingdom Key followed by an aerial spinning slash and then casts Thunder while Arthur double vertical slashes with Excalibur followed by an upper slash and then casts Blazra and they deal enough attacks on Parasite Cage.
Parasite Cage wobbles and then uses its tentacles to grab the bowels' ceiling for balance and then spits out Pinocchio into a hole on the floor of the bowels and Riku goes after the puppet.
"Where's Riku going?" Arthur asked.
"Why's he going after Pinocchio?" Sora asked.
"We'd better go after them." Robin said.
The group go into the hole, taking them back into the mouth of Monstro and they're back on Geppetto's boat, but they see water decreasing from the fight and they find Geppetto.
"Pinocchio! Pinocchio!" Geppetto cried and the group find him talking to Riku, who is carrying the unconscious Pinocchio and with him is Morgan. "Please, give me back my son!" Geppetto begged.
"Sorry, old man. I've got some unfinished business with this puppet." Riku said.
"He's no puppet! Pinocchio is my little boy!" Geppetto said.
"Hahaha! You really think this TOY is your SON?! You must be truly senile! Still, he IS unusual... I didn't think puppets would have hearts." Morgan said.
"Not sure, but I think he might be able to help someone, who's lost theirs." Riku said.
"Wait, you mean Kairi?" Sora asked.
"What do YOU care about her?" Riku asked.
"What're you gonna do with Pinocchio?" Arthur asked.
"Just stay out of our business, Arthur. I won't say this again." Morgan said, as they leave with Pinocchio.
"We gotta help Pinocchio." Katara said.
"Couldn't agree more, sister." Soul said.
"They can't be far." Donald said.
"Don't worry, Mr. Geppetto. We'll get your son back." Arthur said and they nod.
"Thank you. Take this. I've been meaning to save this, but you'll need it more. Please bring me boy back safe and sound." Gepptto said, giving the group High Jump.
"Thanks. We will." Sora said.
The group their new high jump ability to reach the higher piles of wood to reach the higher part of the mouth and they find another hole, taking them to the next area.
(Monstro: Throat)
The group arrive in the throat area of Monstro and begin climbing up and find another hole, taking them somewhere else.
(Monstro: Stomach)
The group are now in Monstro's stomach, where they find Riku, Morgan, and the unconscious Pinocchio.
"Morgan! Riku! Let Pinocchio go right now!" Arthur yelled.
"This is very amusing. A puppet, who lost its heart to the Heartless. It's actually benefical." Morgan said.
"Maybe it holds the key to helping Kairi. Sora, there's no point in fighting. Let's join forces to save her. We can do it together." Riku said.
"It's not too late to join us, Arthur. Imagine what we could accomplish together! We can even make you stronger. All you have to do is abandon your so-called 'friends' and come with me." Morgan said, offering her hand, but Arthur and Sora take out their weapons. "Oh-ho, so that's your choice? You're gonna fight us?" Morgan asked.
"Over a puppet that has no heart?" Riku asked.
"Heart or no heart, he still has a conscience." Sora said.
"Go, Jiminy." Arthur said, as Jiminy goes for Pinocchio.
"Conscience?" Riku asked.
"That's right. You can't hear it, but we can. It's very loud and clear." Arthur said.
"It's telling us you're on the wrong side, Riku!" Sora said.
"I should have expected this kind of stupidity from you two. Fine. Have it your way." Morgan said.
"You leave us no choice." Riku said.
"Pinocchio...! Pinocchio...!" Jiminy cried, running to Pinocchio.
"Jiminy... I'm not gonna make it..." Pinocchio said sadly, but then, a bright light surrounds the puppet. "Oh, I guess I'm okay!" Pinocchio said, making Jiminy jump for joy.
"What a relief..." Katara said.
"I was so worried." Maka said.
"A puppet with a heart... This might prove VERY interesting..." Morgan said.
Just then, Parasite Cage appears in the stomach, but Morgan and Riku escape through the darkness.
"It's back?!" Goofy asked.
"Pinocchio, you should get out of here." Amity said.
"Okay, be careful!" Pinocchio said, running away.
"Sora, let's finish this." Arthur said.
"Gladly!" Sora said.
(Boss Theme: Destiny's Force)
(Information: Defeat Parasite Cage once and for all!)
Parasite Cage uses its tentacles to swing kick at the group, sending them back, but Arthur casts Frostra followed by casting Quakra while Sora aerial slashes with Kingdom Key followed by an aerial spinning slash and then casts Water while Robin uses Arrow Barrage, but Parasite Cage swings its tentacles to attack the group, who dodge and Goofy uses Charge while Tor uses Sky Dance and aerial slashes with his sword followed by a downward shield bash. Parasite Cage uses its tentacles to absorb the stomach's acid and breathes acid at the group, causing poison damage, but Twilight casts Esuna to dispel the poison and then fires magic shots while Katara double water whips followed by sending out a water blast, only for Parasite Cage to slam its tentacles at the group, who dodge. Donald casts Thunder followed by casting Gravity while Kirby uses Hammer Spin, but Parasite Cage uses its tentacles to swing kick at the group, only for Tod to use Growl while Amity summons a giant Abomination fist, which transforms into a giant hammer and delivers a slamming strike at the Heartless while Maka uses Scythe Wheel. Parasite Cage keeps attacking the group with its tentacles, only for Arthur to summons Aeria, who unleashes four whirlwinds and then summons Naturae, who unleashes vines to attack while Sora delivers four slashes with Kingdom Key and then uses Ripple Drive and after enough attacks, Parasite Cage's body falls back, opening its cage mouth, revealing its weak point, which is a small bulb.
"There! We can attack that thing!" Sora said.
"Let's do it!" Donald said.
Arthur triple slashes with Excalibur while Sora delivers four slashes with Kingdom Key while Donald casts Fira while Goofy bashes with his shield while Twilight unleashes magic orbs while Tod tail whips while Tor triple slashes with his sword while Amity uses her Abomination to deliver two punches while Kirby swings his hammer while Katara water whips while Robin shoots four arrows while Maka slashes with her scythe, but after enough attacks, Parasite Cage recovers and uses more acid to poison. Twilight casts a barrier to protect the group from the acid spray and then casts Volt while Katara sends out ice needles while Kirby uses Final Cutter while Tod uses Skullbash, but Parasite Cage uses its tentacles to deliver a swing kick to get the group back. Goofy uses Rcoket while Tor uses Dancing Blade and delivers sword combos while Amity shoots three pink fireballs, but Parasite Cage swings its tentacles and then slams the tentacles to try and crush the group, who dodge and Donald casts Fira followed by casting Blizzara while Robin uses Arrow Rain while Maka triple slashes with her scythe followed by Scythe Mill, but Parasite Cage tries to grab the group with its tentacles. Both Sora and Arthur slash at the tentacles and Sora uses Strike Raid and throws his Keyblade four times while Arthur uses Mjolnir and slams Excalibur to the ground, unleashing magic waves, but Parasite Cage retaliates with its spinning tentacle attacks to send the group back, but Arthur and Sora summon Genie, who unleashes magic attacks.
Parasite Cage swings its tentacles again at the group, who dodge, but the Heartless slams its tentacles at the group, only for Donald to cast Gravity followed by casting Water while Robin uses Windmill Bow while Maka uses Reaper Dance, but Parasite Cage uses its tentacles to deliver another swing kick, only for Goofy to block with his shield and then uses Goofy Bash while Tod uses Bite, but Parasite Cage spin attacks with its tentacles. Katara throws three water discs while Twilight casts Blazra followed by unleashing magic orbs, but Parasite Cage uses its tentacles to absorb more acid and breathes more acid to poison the group, only for Amity to conjure a pink magic barrier to protect the group from the acid and then uses her Abomination to create two hammers and begins bashing the giant Heartless. Parasite Cage retaliates with slamming its tentacles to try and crush the group, only for Tor to block with his shield and then uses Sword Thrust while Kirby uses Hammer Somersault, but Parasite Cage swings its tentacles and tries to grab hold of the group. Arthur aerial slashes with Excalibur followed by an aerial roundhouse slash and then summons Ignia, who unleashes fire pillars while Sora aerial slashes with Kingdom Key followed by casting Fira, but Parasite Cage tries to slam its tentacles on the group, only for Arthur and Sora to strike at the giant Heartless with their weapons, causing Parasite Cage to stumble back, as its body falls, opening its cage mouth and revealing its bulb again. Maka uses Scythe-nado while Robin uses Arrow Barrage while Katara sends out three water blasts while Kirby uses Hammer Spin while Amity uses her Abomination to use Shoulder Tackle while Tor uses Sword Spin while Twilight shoots two magic beams while Tod uses Tackle while Goofy uses Tornado while Donald casts Blizzara while Sora uses Sonic Blade while Arthur uses Cyclone Blade and after enough attacks, they finish off Parasite Cage.
Parasite Cage stumbles back, as a giant heart flies out of the giant Heartless and it disappears.
"Finally, it's over." Katara said.
"You can say that again. Thing was a huge pain!" Soul said, but then, acid starts splashing everywhere while shaking occurs in Monstro.
"Something's wrong with Monstro!" Amity said.
"We gotta get outta here!" Goofy said.
"Let's go!" Robin said.
"Riku! Where are you?" Sora asked.
"We'll find him, Sora, but right now, we gotta go!" Arthur said, as they leave while Arthur learns Paralyze magic while Sora learns Stop magic.
Meanwhile in a pirate ship, Riku is in a chamber and looks at the dormant Kairi.
"So, Kairi's like a lifeless puppet now?" Riku asked.
"Precisely." Maleficent said.
"And her heart was..." Riku stops talking.
"Taken by the Heartless, no doubt." Maleficent said.
"Tell me, what should I do?" Riku asked.
"There are seven maidens of the purest hearts. We call them the Princesses of Heart. There are also three princes with hearts of light and we call them the Princes of Heart. Gather the seven Princesses together, along with the three Princes, and a door will open to the heart of all worlds. Within it, lies untold wisdom. There, you should find a way to recover Kairi's heart. Now, child, I shall grant you a marvelous gift; the power to control the Heartless." Maleficent said, casting her spell on Riku, who glows with green and black magic.
"Soon, Kairi. Soon." Riku said, looking at the dormant Kairi.
Meanwhile in a different part of the ship, Silver Knight, who has his mask off, is talking to Dr. Facilier, Ruber, Morgan, and Bete Noire, who also has his mask off, revealing his face with yellow eyes and red hair.
"So, when will we be able to get to Kingdom Hearts?" Silver Knight asked.
"In due time, my boy. I promise you." Dr. Facilier said.
"First, we must gather the seven Princesses and the three Princes." Ruber said.
"Then, ultimate power will be ours for the taking!" Morgan said, smirking.
"And who are the three Princes? Why do we need them?" Bete Noire asked.
"With the three Princes and the seven Princesses, the door to the heart of all worlds shall be revealed to us and then, that's when we shall have what we want." Ruber said.
"Fine and who are the three Princes?" Silver Knight asked and Ruber smiles evilly.
Meanwhile, Monstro starts feeling funny and starts sneezing, allowing the Gummi ship to get out of the whale.
"Finally! Outta that stupid whale!" Soul said.
"You said it!" Donald said.
"That was too close for comfort." Robin said.
"But hopefully, Geppetto and Pinocchio made it out too." Maka said.
"I'm sure they did." Twilight said.
"Yeah and I'll bet they're in a different somewhere." Goofy said.
"Hopefully." Katara said.
"Sora, I'm really sorry about Riku..." Arthur said.
"It's not your fault, Artie. Something's wrong with him." Sora said.
"Whatever's going on, I'm sure you'll find a way to help him." Amity said.
"Poyo!" Kirby said.
"And I'll do my best to help you, no matter what." Arthur said.
"Thanks." Sora said.
"Well, should we continue our journey?" Tor asked.
"Yeah. We're supposed to go for the next world and now that Monstro's gone, we can finally move on." Robin said.
"Right. Let's go." Sora said, as the Gummi ship starts to fly off.
Here's Chapter 22 and that's it and time to be moving on with the adventure again. That's all from me. Chapter 23 is coming. See ya later and have a good day. Also, if you suggestions on helping with Arthur's growth as a character, kindly let me know via review or PM me.