Chapter 33: Preparation in Traverse Town
In the tower, Elionwy, who is no longer wearing the purple cloak, but is now wearing a black and purple sleeveless tunic with a black hood at the back, medium purple skirt with a loincloth that has a star symbol, white and purple belle sleeves, white fingerless gloves, white and purple short heeled boots, and a ruby amulet, continues to train with her magic rapier, as well as using her magic, such as casting Blazra, Frostra, and Voltra. As Eilonwy keeps training, the seven Dwarves are watching her, as well as the young figure, Luna, and a girl with blue hair tied to a side ponytail on the right, blue eyes, wearing a white mini dress with a white scarf like cloth at the back, white belle sleeves, dark blue stockings, and white short heeled boots.
"Eilonwy is coming a long way, as expected." The young figure said, playing a harp.
"Yes, very. Although, I am unsure if she is capable for her next mission..." Luna said.
"On her own, nobably prot, er, probably not, but perhaps you could go with her, Luna?" Doc asked.
"I cannot. I am still needed here." Luna said.
"Then take me with her. I am much more capable." The young figure said.
"Hey, yeah! Sheik, Link, and I can help Eilonwny!" The girl said.
"Perhaps you two, but I am afraid Link is still being punished for his reckless stunt for taking the Star Shard." Luna said.
"Heh, serves that ijit right! Got what was comin' fer 'im!" Grumpy said.
"That's not very nice, Grumpy..." Bashful said.
"'Course it wasn't, ijit! That's the point!" Grumpy yelled.
"Luna, please, sure what Link did was kinda stupid, but his heart was in the right place, for the most part." The girl said.
Just then, Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather arrive.
"Luna, dear, I'm afraid it's time..." Flora said.
"Are ya sure?" Happy asked.
"Master Yen Sid's orders. There's no other way." Fauna said.
"I see." Sheik said, going for Eilonwy. "Eilonwy, it's time to see Master Yen Sid again." Sheik said.
"Does that mean...?" Eilonwy stops talking.
"Perhaps so." Sheik said.
In Yen Sid's chamber, Yen Sid talking to what looks like a projection.
"I'm afraid we're running out of time. Maleficent, Dr. Facilier, and Ruber are close to completing their goal. They already have the seven Princesses of Heart, but now they'll need the three Princes." The projection said.
"Fear not. I know for a fact the heroes will be there, but I too fear time is running short. Keep a closer eye on the enemies and wait until Arthur and Sora arrive." Yen Sid said.
"But what of Arthur's friends? I fear that..." The projection was cut off.
"Arthur will save them. His heart is just." Yen Sid said.
Eilonwy and Sheik arrive in the chamber and meet with the wizard.
"Master, you wanted to see me?" Eilonwy asked.
"Dear Eilonwy, you recently fought against Bete Noire, but you told me who he really is. Do you still intend on finding him?" Yen Sid asked.
"Yes! I want to...save him. They turned him into a monster and I need to undo it." Eilonwy said.
"This is a very dangerous mission, but I can see your heart is true. I shall allow you to seek Bete Noire, but you must remember the true mission." Yen Sid said.
"Yes, stop Maleficent, Dr. Facilier, and Ruber and I still intend to do my part." Eilonwy said.
"Excellent. You, Sheik, and Lana shall go and stop the forces of darkness." Yen Sid said.
"Thank you, Master!" Eilonwy said, bowing.
"We shall do our best." Sheik said.
"Link! Come here!" Yen Sid called, as Link, who is carrying two pales of water while wearing a white apron enters the chamber.
"Yeah, now what do ya want me to do? Scrub the rooms?" Link asked.
"Mind your attitude, Link!" Sheik berated, but Yen Sid holds out his hand.
"Are you willing to partake in a mission?" Yen Sid asked.
"You mean, I get to..." Link was cut off.
"Consider this your second chance. Though your intentions were somewhat reasonable, your previous actions nearly brought about a perilous result. Courage and strength alone do not make the mark of a hero. What's more is that your heart still longs for revenge. That could lead to the path of pure darkness and make you into someone even much worse." Yen Sid said.
"You're right. I was stupid for taking the Star Shard and leaving without permission. I'm sorry. I promise I won't disappoint you again and I won't let revenge and hatred cloud my judgement this time." Link said.
"It seems the punishments have actually taught you something." Sheik said, making Link glare.
"Very well. Lana, come." Yen Sid said, as Lana enters.
"I'm here, Master!" Lana said.
"Eilonwy, Sheik, Link, and Lana, you will be sent to the fortress of the dark forces; Hollow Bastion! Our enemies are nearly completing their goal, but we must ensure they do not succeed. Go to Hollow Bastion and prevent the enemies from accomplishing their goal." Yen Sid said.
"Yes, sir!" Eilonwy, Sheik, Link, and Lana said.
"And one more thing, my young friends: My your heart be your guiding key." Yen Sid said.
Eilonwy, Link, Sheik, and Lana go outside, where they find Luna.
"I assume you're all ready?" Luna asked.
"Yes." Sheik said.
"Wait!" Doc called, as he, the other six Dwarves, Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather arrive.
"Is there something you need?" Link asked.
"We just came to see you off, dears." Merryweather said.
"Just make sure you all be careful." Fauna said.
"And if that ijit makes trouble, drag 'im back here!" Grumpy said.
"Who're you calling an idiot, idiot?!" Link asked, as he and Grumpy get into each other's faces.
"Enough. I assure you we will be careful." Sheik said.
"Knowing Hollow Bastion is their main base, there will be tons of Heartless to deal with." Lana said.
"Right, but I know we'll be fine, as long as we're together." Eilonwy said.
"Then we wish you all luck." Luna said, creating a portal.
"Are you all ready?" Sheik asked.
"Yes." Eilonwy said.
"Let's go!" Link said.
"I know we'll be okay." Lana said, as they go into the portal.
"I'm coming...Taran..." Eilonwy said, as they leave the tower.
Arthur, Sora, Donald, Goofy, Tod, and Dai leave Olympus Coliseum and return to the Gummi ship.
"WHOA! So, this is how you get to other worlds! THIS IS AWESOME!" Dai said amazed.
"Hey, settle down! Don't touch anything!" Donald yelled, jumping up and down.
"Aww, he's just excited is all." Goofy said.
"You said this ship is supposed to run on happy faces." Sora said, but he sees Arthur looking out the ship's window while Tod comforts him.
"Why's Arthur sad?" Dai asked.
"It's a long story, but we gotta head on to Traverse Town to talk to Cid." Sora said.
"Let's go." Donald said, as they use the Warp Drive to return to Traverse Town and they disembark.
The group return to the First District and make their way to find Cid, but Arthur goes for the doors leading to the Third District.
"Artie, where're you going?" Sora asked.
"To talk to Merlin and I wanna be alone." Arthur said.
"Can I come with you?" Dai asked.
"I just said I want to be alone." Arthur said, but Tod nudges his head on the blond's right leg. "Fine, you two can come with me. You three can talk to Cid." Arthur said, going for the doors and Tod and Dai go with him.
"Well, guess we better talk to Cid ourselves." Donald said.
Arthur, Tod, and Dai arrive at the Third District, but unknowing to them, someone is watching them from a roof of a building and they make their way for Merlin's house and later, the three arrive at the study, where they find Merlin, who is making a model plane while Archimedes is watching him.
"Confounded thing...! I was making progress too." Merlin said.
"Um, Merlin...?" Arthur asked.
"Oh, now who's there?" Merlin asked, looking at Arthur, Tod, and Dai. "Oh, hello, lad! I was just working on a project. So, how goes your adventure?" Merlin asked.
"I'm done!" Arthur said, shocking everyone.
"Wait, what?" Archimedes asked.
"I don't want this adventure anymore! I don't even want this stupid sword anymore! I shouldn't have pulled it in the first place! I'm DONE! I should've perished along with Camelot and none of this would've happened." Arthur said.
"Oh, come now, lad. Tell me what happened." Merlin said.
"My friends! They were beaten, tormented, and now they're GONE, because of me! I wasn't there to help them and now they're GONE!" Arthur yelled, as tears flow from his faces.
"Arthur..." Dai stops talking.
"Oh, lad, you haven't lost them..." Merlin said.
"And moping around isn't gonna help." Archimedes said.
"Hey, shut up, owl!" Dai yelled while Tod growls at the owl.
"What? I'm not wrong." Archimedes said.
"Arthur, there are times when going on adventures, you'll have to face hardships, doubts, pain, suffering, and sorrow, but once you learn to overcome these things, you will be able to keep on going with your head held high. You're giving up because your enemies want you to, but you must fight that urge to give up and believe in yourself. You're a very special lad, Arthur, capable of doing great things in time and your friends need you as you need them. They believe in you and they believe you'll come back for them." Merlin said.
"Gramps is right, Arthur! If we're gonna be heroes, we can't give up! Not now, not ever! I wanna help ya all the way and get your friends back!" Dai said and Tod nods.
"But...Azula told me they were..." Arthur was cut off.
"And you cannot trust what your enemies tell you, lad. They want you to give up even more. You should only listen to those, who truly value and love you. Do you understand?" Merlin asked.
"Y-Yes..." Arthur said.
"You are Excalibur's wielder and you are one of lights this realm needs." Merlin said.
"Thanks, Merlin. I needed that. Tod, Dai, thanks." Arthur, as Tod tackles the blond and licks his face.
"Well, at least that'll make him stop crying." Archimedes said.
"That's it! Frizz!" Dai chanted, shooting a fireball at the owl.
"Hey, watch it!" Archimedes yelled.
"Please try not to cast magic here, at least not on this floor. Now, lad, is there anything else you need?" Merlin asked.
"Oh, yeah. I've been meaning to ask; back at Camelot, when it was attacked by the Heartless and when Morgan was attacking us, she said you were her former mentor. Is that...true?" Arthur asked.
"I'm afraid so, lad. You see, I found Morgan when she was younger, at around the age of two, so I took her in and took care of her while also making her my apprentice. I've been teaching her about magic, making potions, and general academics, but one day, when Morgan turned seven, she grew very impatient about learning advanced magic, but I warned her she's not ready for that and needed to be patient in time. After that, Morgan ran away and I never saw her again until the fall of Camelot. And now, well, you already saw how she turned out. She's walking on a dark path and is helping Maleficent, Dr. Facilier, and Ruber with their plans. I failed her as a caretaker and a teacher, but at least you turned out much better than her. Your heart is full of kindness and purity, but Morgan's is full of hatred and corruption." Merlin said.
"I'll have to fight her at some point, will I?" Arthur asked.
"It's likely, but don't underestimate her. She may be young, but during our fight, I've seen how strong her magic has gotten since I saw her last. It's a result of dark magic. Maleficent and Dr. Facilier seemed to have taught her well and she's just as dangerous as she is calculating and cunning. In a way, you and Morgan are two sides of the same coin." Merlin said.
"What does that mean?" Arthur asked.
"You'll know in time, lad. Now, go forth, Arthur. Show the Realm of Light that you are a hero of legend you are destined to be." Merlin said.
"Thanks, Merlin. Well, time to go. But first." Arthur said, going for Fairy Godmother. "Fairy Godmother, we found another Summon Gem." Arthur said, showing Plasmashimmer.
"Oh, wonderful. Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo!" Fairy Godmother chanted, turning the stone into what looks like a black dragon with green eyes, who licks Arthur. "This one's name is Toothless and he'll gladly help you on your journey." Fairy Godmother said.
"Nice to meet you, Toothless." Arthur said, as Toothless disappears.
"So, are we gonna go see Sora?" Dai asked.
"Yeah, let's head back to the First District." Arthur said, as they leave the house.
"You haven't even told him about Uther or...?: Archimedes was cut off.
"Now's not the time, Archimedes! The lad will need to learn sooner or later. I have much faith in him. He's grown so far. Uther, I hope you will be proud of how he turned out..." Merlin said.
Arthur, Tod, and Dai leave the house and return to the Third District, but before they could return to the First District, cards fly down and block their way.
"You're not gonna leave so soon, are you?" A voice asked, as they see Dr. Facilier levitating down.
"What do you want?" Arthur asked, taking out Excalibur while Dai takes out his sword while Tod growls.
"Are you really willing to be barbaric that you won't bother having a civil conversation?" Dr. Facilier asked.
"Why should we trust you? You're a villain!" Dai yelled.
"Just leave us alone! I'm tired of you!" Arthur yelled.
"How droll." Dr. Facilier said, blowing out what looks like pink powder dust at the blond, who starts coughing.
"Wh-What's going on?" Arthur asked, as just then, the Third District changes to what looks like a castle throne room with many knights, servants, and other people all over the room. "What's this?" Arthur asked, looking at a mirror, showing him wearing royal clothes and a crown. "Huh? How is this...?" Arthur was cut off.
"Such a regal sight, isn't it, boy?" Dr. Facilier asked, leaning against the castle wall. "You see, Arthur, we were both born with nothing and treated like nothing. There are many, who are willing to struggle and claw their way to gain power, but this... This could be yours." Dr. Facilier said, showing a card of Arthur being king.
"I don't...believe this..." Arthur said.
"Believe it, boy." Dr. Facilier said, getting behind Arthur. "Imagine what's in store for you. Just give us the sword and your heart and we can give you your own kingdom. You'll no longer be known as 'Wart' or 'Useless'. You could be much more. People will only call you 'King Arthur'. What do you say?" Dr. Facilier asked.
"But, Sora, my friends..." Arthur was cut off.
"Oh, who needs friends when you can have servants? Who needs loyalty when you can have obedience? They've been holding you back anyway. You don't need anyone. Just let me have that sword." Dr. Facilier said, reaching for the sword.
"This... This isn't real!" Arthur yelled, elbowing the witch doctor and tries to slash with Excalibur.
"You little rat!" Dr. Facilier yelled, as something grabs Arthur and holds the blond in the air.
"What?" Arthur asked, as Facilier's shadow is holding Arthur's.
"I offered you this chance and you spat in my face!" Dr. Facilier said, casting his spell to revert the throne room back to the Third District, as Facilier's shadow throws Arthur across, but Dai catches him.
"You okay, Arthur?" Dai asked.
"Yeah, thanks, Dai." Arthur said, as he casts Volta to try and get Facilier, who conjures a shadow barrier to block off the lightning orbs.
"You want to play hardball, do you? As you wish!" Dr. Facilier said, throwing four cards at Arthur, who deflects them.
Facilier summons two shadow tendrils to try and attack Arthur, but Dai slashes them with his sword and then casts Zapple to strike down at the witch doctor, who transforms into a shadow and crawls through the ground and then attempts to strike with a shadow blade, only for Arthur to cast Galra to send Facilier back, but Facilier uses his cane to stop and then unleashes shadow spikes to attack the boys. Arthur and Dai avoid the shadow spikes and Arthur casts Blazra while Dai casts Frizzle, but Facilier summons two shadow hands to grab the boys, but Tod sneaks behind and tries to bite at Facilier's leg, only for Facilier's shadow to grab Tod's shadow, sending the fox kit into the air while Facilier conjures five shadow blades around Tod.
"Enough games, boy! Either submit or your little pet will be skinned and he'll make a good stuffed animal!" Dr. Facilier said.
"NOOOO! LET GO OF HIM!" Arthur shouted, slashing the shadow hands and then tackles Facilier to ground while freeing Tod from the shadows and starts punching Facilier's face. "You...will...NOT...HURT...another...friend!" Arthur yelled, still punching Facilier, who manages to swing his cane to get the blond off, but Dai catches him.
"You insolent little brat!" Dr. Facilier yelled, conjuring shadow tendrils and sends them to attack.
"Enough, Facilier!" A voice called and they see Maleficent.
"Oh, Maleficent, I was just..." Dr. Facilier was cut off.
"You best calm yourself, Dr., for we are not to go too far since we still need him." Maleficent said.
"Shut up!" Arthur yelled.
"Oooh, little Artie thinks he's a full-fledged warrior. Just look at his angry look." Dr. Facilier said.
"I said shut up!" Arthur yelled.
"Arthur!" Dai said, but Facilier traps both him and Tod with shadow hands.
"You clearly need to learn your place, boy. Allow me to teach you." Maleficent said.
Arthur charges at Maleficent and then tries to deliver two slashes with Excalibur, only for Maleficent to swipe her staff to get the blond away from her, but Arthur casts Voltra to try and strike the evil fairy, who counters with casting purple and black lightning orbs and manages to land a strike at Arthur, who casts Mendra and then attempts to slash at Maleficent again, but Maleficent creates thorns to block off Arthur, who slashes at the thorns. Maleficent conjures green and black flames on the thorns to try and burn Arthur, who casts Hydrora to protect himself and then casts Frostra to try and strike at the evil fairy, who teleports and reappears behind Arthur and delivers one strike with her hand followed by a vertical strike with her staff and then conjures ice needles to deal some damage to Arthur, who tries to deflect them. Maleficent casts a spell to conjure two black whirlwinds to try and get Arthur, who avoids the whirlwinds and then casts Voltra, but Maleficent uses telekinetic magic to lift the blond in the air and then unleashes more lightning to strike down at Arthur, dealing even more damage, but Arthur tries to slash, only for Maleficent to teleport away and reappears to unleash five green fireballs and shoots them.
Arthur dodges the green fireballs and then tries to vertical slash with Excalibur, only for Maleficent to block the sword slashes and then telekinetically lift the blond into the air and then slams him to the ground followed by creating ice blades, dealing damage, but Arthur casts Mendra and then casts Galra to strike the witch, who warps and reappears behind to deliver another staff attack. Arthur quickly counters and delivers four slashes with Excalibur followed by a roundhouse slash and then casts Quakra, only for Maleficent to retaliate with unleashing green pillars of flames to deal burning damage to Arthur, who casts Hydrora for protection and then tries to strike at Maleficent again, but the evil fairy unleashes more thorns to trap the blond. Arthur slashes the thorns to get free, only for Maleficent to unleash a giant green and black flame in the shape of a giant dragon and sends it to attack the thorns with Arthur still in them, causing even more burning damage, but Arthur recovers to try and fight back, only for Maleficent to deliver a swipe with her hand, knocking Excalibur out of the boy's hand and then attacks with her staff. Arthur tries to go for Excalibur, but Maleficent uses her magic to stop time and then summons ten green fireballs around the blond and then sends the green fireballs to damage the boy again while unstopping time.
"Have you had enough, boy?" Maleficent asked, but Arthur goes for Excalibur and picks it up.
"You hag! Give me my friends back!" Arthur yelled, charging to attack again, but Maleficent sends the boy back again with telekinetic force.
"Do you really expect us to do what you want because you're barking orders? Such bratty behavior. Ector raised you poorly." Dr. Facilier said, releasling Dai and Tod.
"Impudence will get you nowhere, child. If you wish to see your dear friends again, you must come to Hollow Bastion, but in exchange for Excalibur. Do we not have an agreement?" Maleficent asked.
"Just what do you want with the sword anyway? It won't do you any good if you keep it." Arthur said.
"If you wish to see your friends alive again, then that is the deal. An alternative could be...your heart." Maleficent said.
"So, what say you, boy? Give us your answer." Dr. Facilier said.
"Arthur, you're not really gonna..." Dai was cut off.
"If you want my heart so badly, you'll have to take it and Excalibur right now." Arthur said.
"Hmph! I'd just go ahead and take your heart and that sword by force, but...the cards give us more plans. I know for a fact you'll be going to Hollow Bastion regardless and believe me, we'll be expecting you and Sora. Do come without delay." Dr. Facilier said, sinking into the ground.
"Let me assure you, dear Arthur, your path was doomed the moment you pulled the sword. Hollow Bastion shall be your very last stand, I promise you." Maleficent said, disappearing in green and black flames.
"Hollow Bastion..." Arthur said.
"Your friends are there, right?" Dai asked.
"That's what I heard and I intend to get 'em back! They mean everything to me! They're...my family." Arthur said.
"Is there room for one more in your family?" Dai asked, grinning.
"'Course there is, Dai. You're like a twin brother I always wanted." Arthur said.
"Thank you! Um, so how're we supposed get to Hollow Bastion?" Dai asked.
"Well, there's still the Navigation Gummi and Sora, Donald, and Goofy are meeting with Cid right now." Arthur said.
"Gotcha! Let's go see 'em!" Dai said, as they head back to the First District.
Meanwhile, Sora, Donald, and Goofy find Cid.
"Howdy! What can I fer ya?" Cid asked.
"Well, we found another Navigation Gummi and we were wondering if you can install it on our ship." Sora said.
"Well, Nelly! Wouldja look at that? Turns out ya got a set! Hang on. I'll get it installed fer ya!" Cid said, leaving.
As the trio are waiting for Cid, Sora starts feeling depressed after what's been going on.
"Sora!" Donald said.
"Now, remember what Donald said to ya; no frownin' and no sad faces." Goofy said.
"How can you two still be so cheerful? In case you forgot, Riku is still on the wrong side and took Kairi when I finally found her, Bill betrayed us when we thought he was an ally, Twi, Tor, Am, Kirby, Kat, Robin, Maka, and Soul got injured and taken away, making Arthur blame himself. Not to mention, there's still no sign of your King or even Princess Celestia and Queen Fyora. Aren't you at least worried?" Sora asked.
"Aw, phooey!" Donald said.
"The King told us to follow the Keybearer and the wielder of Excalibur and we found you and Arthur. So, as long as we all stick together, everythin'll work out okay. You just gotta believe in yourself, that's all, just as Arthur needs to believe in himself." Goofy said.
"Just believe...?" Sora asked.
"I believe in you, Sora." Kairi's voice said.
"Huh?" Sora asked.
Sora is flying in what looks like a bright light and later, the teen is now in what looks like a library with many bookshelves and stained glass windows and he's looking around, Sora sees what looks like a little girl with red hair and wearing a white dress running to an elderly woman with grey hair tied to a bun, wearing a purple dress with a white apron, a dark cloth around her neck, and a white ring on her left finger.
"Dear, let me tell you a tale I'm sure you'll remember. Long ago, people lived in peace, bathed in the warmth of light. Everyone loved the light. Then people began to fight over it. They wanted to keep the light for themselves, then darkness was born in their hearts. The darkness began to spread, swallowing the light and many people's hearts. The darkness covered everything and the world disappeared. Then, small fragments of light survived...in the hearts of children. With these fragments, the children began to rebuild the lost world. It's the world we live in now, but the true light still sleeps, deep within the darkness. That's why the worlds are scattered, divided from each other. Someday, a door to the innermost darkness will open and the true light will return. So, listen, child, even in the deepest darkness, there will always be a light to guide you. Believe in the light and the darkness will never defeat you. Your heart will shine with its power and will push the darkness away. Do you understand, Kairi?" The old woman explained.
"Kairi?!" Sora asked, but then, a bright light covers the Keybearer.
"Sora!" A voice called.
Sora opens his eyes and looks around to find himself back in Traverse Town and sees Donald and Goofy, but also Arthur, Tod, and Dai.
"Huh? What just...?" Sora asked, looking around.
"Sora, you okay?" Arthur asked.
"Goofy and I have been callin' you for a minute and then Arthur, Tod, and Dai came back." Donald said.
"You looked like you were staring at somethin'." Dai said.
"Oh, sorry." Sora said.
"What happened?" Goofy asked.
"Um, nothing... Hey, Artie, were you able to see Merlin?" Sora asked.
"Y-Yeah. I was thinking about...quiting." Arthur said, shocking Sora, Donald, and Goofy.
"What?!" Donald asked.
"B-But ya can't quit, not when we came far..." Goofy said.
"I said I was thinking about it, but Merlin encouraged me to keep going. That's what I'm gonna do." Arthur said.
"Good. I'm glad." Sora said.
"But when we were coming back, that's when we found ya out of it. You sure you're okay?" Dai asked.
"Yeah. I'm fine." Sora said. "Was Kairi...calling me...?" Sora asked in his mind.
Later, Cid arrives back to the six.
"Great news, that Navigation Gummi's installed." Cid said.
"Oh, boy!" Donald cheered.
"Thanks, Cid." Sora said.
"Don't mention it, but y'all better watch yerselves. The next world you fellers're headin' for, it's crawlin' with many more Heartless than usual." Cid said.
"Maybe, but as long as we're together, we should be fine." Arthur said.
"Well, just don't say I didn't warn ya." Cid said.
"We've handled many dangers thrown at us. We can do it." Sora said.
"In that case, good luck to ya!" Cid said.
"Well, time to go." Goofy said.
"Right." Arthur said, as they go for the doors.
"Something tells me this is gonna be an all-or-nothing kinda thing. Artie, ya ready for this?" Sora asked.
"Yeah, you?" Arthur asked.
"Always, as long as we're together." Sora said, as the two boys nod and go through the doors and leave Traverse Town.
Here's Chapter 33 and I tried not to make this chapter not too short, since it was mostly about preparing for the big arc to come, but I did make sure to add some interesting parts in this, hopefully. Well, we all know where it's going now and once again, my favorite part of the story. So, for the next chapter, it's not coming until early 2023, as I'm planning on making the revisions for the HB Arc and I want to make sure how it's gonna execute the way I want. That's all from me. Chapter 34 is coming next year. See ya later and have a good day. Also, if you've favorited and followed Two Chosen Heroes, I'd suggest you move those over to this story, as once I'm done with this story, as I'm gonna remove Two Chosen soon because I got plans for Kibou and his friends down the line and moving them to Ky and Noel's stuff, so it's just me saying and hopefully. Anyway, later. See ya in January 2023 for the beginning of the Hollow Bastion Arc.