It was by the guidance of the Blue Fairy, sending messages through out and this has been happening over some time. Long before when Mickey had lost his battle to Maleficent. It was his greatest regret, going to her without help and got himself fatally cursed as a result. Today was a stressful day along with the pressure that Bing Bong's magic had to wake up… Starting again (starting anew as it were) was a challenge by itself. As great and frightening things began to touch the real world and as the clash of worlds began to become well known, the Imaginary brought it onto himself when something beautiful began to come from one of the mysterious castle corridors.

This corridor was something else entirely, filled to the brim of what looked like empty wooden frames on the walls. At their hearts, there was only solid wood which led others to think that it was all decor. Sarah felt protective when he would wander off. In order to not startle him, she touched him lightly on the arm. Mickey Mouse was close by, knowing what had to be done. Queen Minnie was frightened but she knew also that pure magic surrounded them, even right before their very eyes.

Minnie fought back tears, terrified that her husband was leaving again. She gave him his green cap before giving the brave mouse a worried kiss. He was finally back and recovered, wearing a set of travel clothes; a green tunic, pants and simple but tough brown shoes. Seeing her beginning to break, Mickey held her tight and close. "I promise, everything will go back as it was before…" he whispered. "… as Walt's vision."

"Oh Mickey," her voice trembled. "… I know you'll protect them out there…"

"I am sure of it! Merlin and Figment are gonna meet us half way… Oh, oh Minnie, please don't cry. I'll come back, that's a promise…"

"I know you would. I just don't trust anything or anyone out there. Who would do worse than curse you like that? Or completely destroy you, Sarah and take the Imaginaries in one swipe?"

Her voice cracked as she spoke, which told him that she was utterly mortified. That was something he could never stand for. His heart was breaking with hers.

"Oh! Minnie, don't ya cry… You're making me cry." he stayed modest, fighting away sniffles. Soon, he had to pull away from the hug. He hated to do it. "I will not let that happen…. N-n-now ya gotta stay safe for me. Okay? Whatever you do, do not leave this Keep and I'll be back before ya say hot dog!"

With that, he took her handkerchief and dabbed her eyes. "I'll do whatever I can here, for our rescued subjects…" she replied, loathing to let him go. "I love you so much, Mickey…"

"I-I love you … so much, my sweetheart. We'll see each other soon." he sadly reassured her.

"You better take care… Please!"

He couldn't even hide a tear, but he readied his given wand onto his belt as she waved her handkerchief after him and the guards. She thought she had lost him once, so her despair was very understandable. He didn't want this at all but there was that firm hope that they will never be parted. He swallowed his sorrow when he felt a jolt of determination after that goodbye and marched forward.

There he met up with the two, with Bing Bong looking very transfixed by something or other. Sarah got the impression that this was hard even for Mickey, but things had to be done and precautions had to be taken.

"Okay, fellahs, it's now or never…" Mickey was in an hurry, almost a fret as he tugged the two to follow him. "Things are happening real fast in Disneyland, none of which are good."

"Okay, Mickey. What's the low down…?" Sarah asked, feeling deeply anxious of how they might have to go through with this mission, in order to meet even more characters in the future.

Mickey ushered them to come close to a huddle of sorts. "I'm taking you guys through a door." he began, taking a map out from the heart of his tunic. "Yen Sid created a very specific map. You, good pal, need to memorize it, because we need you at every entrance and every exit. But your key will let you know where Sarah's going to be."

"Aw," the nervous elephant replied. "That's good… 'cause I really want to go there. But I dunno what I'm gonna see."

"Think of it like this. It's a canvas, and all it needs is a painter. What you imagine will appear there. We're gonna teach ya, don't worry. Merlin's already there waiting for us with someone who's just like you. He goes by the name Figment. A simple name, but it says a lot about what he can do. Which means you need a name that says the same about you."

Sarah dryly swallowed, looking back at a moment when he was so fearful of even going to sleep after what Pete had put him through, needlessly. But the good news was that there was going to be guidance. She had to keep her trust in that.

"Merlin… He helped us back there too, didn't he?"

"He kept Quasimodo and Robin undetected for a time, in order to find us. We were the last ones they rescued. Before they had to travel abroad in order to find everyone."

"Oh my gosh…. They came all that way, for us."

"Yen Sid and Merlin have in mind to gather as many heroes as possible but communication has been hard. Maleficent has been constricting it for so long. So that's why we're using the imagination. Unfortunately we only use it during emergencies…"

"Why can't you use it during normal times…?"

"Because so much purity resides in there, we can't risk it, even during times of peace. Our realm's already weak enough as it is… The only ones who can come and go from there are imaginaries. You and Figment." Mickey's eyes shone bright with hope as he said that.

"There are others like me?" Bing Bong's voice went high.

"Your kind is so rare. Figment is the only one known to us. Him and now you. If you two should meet, that'll be a great deal of help."

"Then I will, I'll do it! You name it…"

Sarah was lost in thought for a moment, while remembering what the Good Fairy had mentioned. Dreams and Imagination went together so well in this world. Inspiration came right after. It was a constant theme in shows and parades through the years. There was one word that described everyone who loved it, those who were creative and adventurous in that area in their minds. Just like Figment, Bing Bong was imagined and dreamed up in the mind of a very young child. Clutching the magical key inside her shirt (the paper flower), Sarah knew which name she was going to give.

"Buddy, I think I have just the right name for you…"

The Imaginary turned his attention directly to her, a hopeful smile appearing on his face. "Ya do? Oh gosh, what could it be? I need to know!"

When he took her by the hand in excitement, it inspired her right in an instant. This feeling came to her more than once on the journey, but she never realized where it came from. All the while it came from him, with him never realizing it. She never lost hope, except when he was far away. It was starting to make sense. Mickey was excited as well as Sarah looked his way for a second.

"Bing Bong doesn't have a meaning anymore. Does it?"

"…well… now that I think about it, people at the circus would laugh at me when they said it. Not in a nice way. Actually, I never really liked it." he earnestly explained.

"Then I bet that you'll love this one." Sarah said, wishing with all her heart, so loudly that she was sure the Fairy was listening in. "Instead of Bing Bong, we'll call you, from now on… As the Dreamer."

The deemed Imaginary seemed to look at her completely stunned, as if he had just been given something he really didn't deserve. Mickey looked as though he had just heard the best news ever.

"Gosh… I couldn't have said it better myself."

To Sarah, the Imaginary's reaction was a little unsettling, but he was just so shocked.

"Are you okay?"

"No, no, I'm okay! This is the best thing anyone's ever said to me!" he nearly wept, dropping a candy or two. He took a moment to wipe his coming tears. "I'm just not used to it, ya know?"

Despite her attempt to comfort him, he seemed to snap right out of it. Genuinely, he was glad while another change came over him. His pink demeanor oddly brightened slightly, making how it was before quite dim compared to the present. All she got was a strong hug from the elephant in thanks!

"Thank you! Thank you, Jackie! I love it…"

"It's the perfect fit, Jackie!" Mickey cheered on, joining the hug for a moment between the two. "It's just what he needed. Now I'll show ya…"

He urged them on to follow him down a great stair which led to a vast corridor that was alike to the one the Imaginary was so fascinated by at first. It was as if Mickey knew exactly where to go, especially when he took that map and unrolled it. They were in the middle of a hall where there were frames decorating the walls like unopened windows. These frames were carved around a center which indicated that there was more purpose to them than what met the eye. Except at the these centers there was nothing shown, only flat, smoothed wood. Seeing so many of them slightly scared the girl and her magical guide.

Mickey quickly unrolled the map which looked nothing like a land map. There was a series of what looked like floating islands and valleys with drawn and painted stars, some twinkling and some soaring. It was lovely to look at but it made her worry about what they might see later on. There were other castles and even towns… in the imagination? She had to be ready, even if she didn't feel ready at all.

"Here's the deal," Mickey began on a serious note. "… these Doors work like mazes, unfortunately. We go through one of these here first but then have to exit through the ones scattered around in the imagination. The question being, which Exit do we choose?"

"Each mirror is a way into a different land back in this realm. As prime examples, the Queen Snow White lands in Germany. Quasimodo's home in Paris… There is Toon Town, Nottingham, and even the Forbidden Mountains." Mickey explained as he pointed out specific spots on the map where these separate mirrors were supposedly placed.

It looked like they had to travel on foot in order to reach them, or was that up to debate?

"… our first stop is over here, at the end of this valley. That will take us back to Disneyland, your world. This'll get us to everyone who's been gathered. Most of them will meet us there."

"The place must be a complete wreck…" Sarah sadly added, trying to imagine the chaos. "Isn't Woody going with us?"

"He is gathering his fellow toys. With them, he'll meet us in the Park. His mission is the same as yours. Those shadows took his newest owner, Bonnie. In order to get that staff, we have to beat Maleficent to the place she's aiming for. Even if it means collaborating with a few villains along the way."

"Not all of 'em see eye to eye, huh?" the Imaginary asked, clearly keeping his guard up.

"You, good pal, are gonna collaborate with Figment. You two are gonna stick it out in the Imagination. It's where our advantage is. Merlin's gonna teach you a few tricks…" Mickey smiled at the new recruit.

"Wow- wow! W-we're jumping right in…" Dreamer said, honestly showing some nervousness. "I'm a bit of a mess. Really… I dunno anything about magic…"

"You'll know what to do." Mickey winked as he rolled the map back up.