"You know I've been having these weird thoughts lately, like we've done this before. Oh yes, ransacking a castle, killing and burning its people to the ground, while their blood soaked the halls. What do you say we do it again?" The Doctor swore, laughing for a moment as he looked at the entrance of the old medieval castle in front of him. Standing beside him was Ooze Sora, and Rosa, the mysterious fox-masked cop, Herman didn't need them to deal with the ruler of the castle. But they made things a little more fun, starting after the Mark of Mastery, it made things more chaotic in this universe's order.
"Tasty morsels, I want their blood!" Sora wailed, letting out a forced laugh, as he scratched at the wooden door with his keyblade. They would be tasty wouldn't they, at least that's what Sora's brain told him, trying his best to remember how he ate the pretty woman in the yellow dress, the one that liked the big hairy monster. The more Sora craved the sweet taste of blood, the more his keyblade pressed into the large door until it opened with a quick unlocking sound.
"I see, you can still use the power of the key to unlock things! Guess you aren't as dumb as I paged you for." The Doctor conveyed, pushing the doors open to see the dark inside of the castle lobby.
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The moment the Doctor, Sora, and Rosa stepped foot inside the castle, a roar could be heard, the beast was coming and then the fun would begin. Herman wondered how things would go this time. Would the Beast run with his little Belle, would he use her as a meat puppet or would one of the numerous key kids like Liliana, Yume, Sorraku, or Hateko come to save one of them while the ooze feasts on the other? Herman could feel it deep within his heart, Riku was excited to see this battle unfold, they both hoped the Beauty and the Beast would die tonight, it would make their plan go smoothly.
"You! You're not welcome in my castle!" The Beast said, grinding his teeth in anger at the man, and the monster that had just entered his castle, ruining the perfect chance for Belle to accept him, so the spell would be broken, and they'd be together. The Beast was so influenced by anger that he jumped down to the lobby off of the balcony. The doctor stood motionless while Sora looked at the Beast, slime and saliva dripping from his mouth, rows of sharp teeth flashed in his mouth, as he waited for Riku's order to have at the Beast.
"Sora, play with the Beast while I get Belle! Rosa, you're with Sora, we've got a princess to deal with." The doctor shouted out to his associates, as the Ooze let out a childlike chuckle towards the Beast. While Rosa pulled out a handgun, and her police baton, ready to deal with the servants of the castle.
"You won't take Belle, I won't let you!" Beast roared, charging towards the group, swinging his massive arm at Rosa, who blocked it with her baton, smirking as she adjusted her fox mask, proceeding to hit the beast with her baton. The monster kept going, as she jumped and flipped away from his attack, making the Beast all the angrier, it was too easy to get him angry enough and lure him closer to the Ooze, and the plan worked perfectly.
"I want your blood!" Sora yelled, stammering over to the Beast, swinging his blade at the large hairy man, hitting the Beast in the stomach. The Beast roared in pain, as he pressed his hand to his stomach, seeing blood on his furry hand. The wound wasn't bad, it would slow him down. The Beast had to keep going, the girl still had a gun, the monster was right next to him, showing off a tentacle-like tongue, and that man, the burned freak in the medical gear, was on the way heading for Belle!
The Beast's vision started to blur, as he felt the darkness taking over, he hated being a monster, a freak that people feared, but right now being a beast was the only way to save Belle, and the others. So if using combat with these people to save Belle was the only option, then at least he'd die feeling like a human. But now wasn't the time for meaningless thoughts, now was the time to do battle.
"So much anger, that rage! It's like Ventus, the only difference is you care about people! If I still had a city, I would have had mom honor you for your bravery!" Rosa spoke, raising her voice, gripping her baton tighter, as she channeled lightning magic into the weapon, running after the Beast, as the Ooze ran attempting to hit the Beast. Rosa swung at the Beast, she had to stun him for Sora to get a hit off. Sure the Ooze was good at one-on-one combat but fell short when fighting multiple people, its brain and body couldn't comprehend everything beyond eating and surviving. However this was the final clash, as Rosa had little ammo, and was still getting used to her new body, so it was up to the Ooze, and Sora wasn't gonna last long. Quickly the brown-haired girl ran toward the Beast, only for the Beast to grab her arm mid-swing, gripping it with all his might until a crunching sound could be heard, Rosa looked down, seeing her cybernetic arm was broken in half, as the last thing she felt was the heavy arm of the Beast hitting her in the face.
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Herman was enjoying the sounds of combat, Rosa was moving thinking like a machine, never failing to use an opportunity to hurt someone. He'd have to thank those androids from Yorha for giving Rosa a new body, Sora was still a monster solely bent on killing and eating. Sora wasn't thinking like a human again which made the ooze weak, not capable of doing what was needed in Hollow Bastion when he was sandwiched between that BSAA agent and Riku-Ansem. Lastly, hearing the Beast give into his rage was a treat, knowing he would be dead soon, but alas the Doctor made his way into the wing containing one of the princesses of heart on his list.
"You know, last time I did this, things were so different, people knew you cared about you. But not this time, all you have is the Beast! Herman let out a laugh, letting his electricity flow through his stick, as he walked slowly through the hallway. It was a pain the last time, that foul-mouthed brat, that busty teenager, and that rabbit-masked dumbass stopped his fun. He was in control of this castle and those who lived inside, holding their fates in the palm of his hand, and soon their lives would crumble before him.
"Here piggy, piggy, piggy!" Herman yelled, bashing his stick against the door at the end of the hallway, he'd bash his door down like it was a stupid pallet from the entity's realm, he wouldn't be stopped by stupid rules, stupid roadblocks to continuing the hunt. No matter who, many people had to die. Riku and should see it till the end, people lying at their feet begging to live, only for the overwhelming voltage to kill them as they screamed. Sure they wanted power and control, it may have been selfish compared to revenge for a homeworld or eating people until your girlfriend finally killed you, but screw them. Herman hit the door with all of his strength, and then he saw it, the flash of yellow that screamed purity and hope.
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"Who are you?" Belle said looking at the man in her doorway, why was he there, and where was the Beast?
"You can call me the Doctor, and it's time to operate on you, my dear!" The Doctor said, stepping closer to Belle, just as a roar could be heard, with the pounding of heavy footsteps approaching. The Beast had arrived, his stomach was bloody, his eyes were blood-shot red, and he looked ready to kill over at a moment's notice.
"I told you, I would protect Belle, I won't let you have her! Beast said, breathing heavily, as he tossed the Ooze, and Rosa aside, ready to fight the Doctor, and save Belle. But the Doctor didn't show fear, he just grinned, and it wasn't just from the devices keeping him grinning, he was excited, and still in control of everything.
"Tell me Beast, what would you like to lose first, this castle or Belle? I will only give you a second to decide, lose everything you hold dear in this castle or lose the woman who loves you. Answer me!" The Doctor said, pointing his stick at Belle, watching the Beast's fist shake in anger over the choices given.
"I'd sacrifice my castle in a heartbeat to save Belle and the others!" Beast said looking at the Doctor, his voice full of rage, and felt hostility toward the man for daring to test his love for everyone on his grounds.
Those words from the Beast made the doctor chuckle, as the Beast's vision started to blur again.
"What's going on?" The Beast said, as he looked at the doctor, and the people around him, they were flicking in and out of existence. The unconscious bodies on the floor vanished, as the Doctors' laughter grew louder, until the beast fell to the floor, feeling a growing pain coming from his back.
"You see the funny thing about offering up your castle to save everyone if you fail to remember what lies within, like this pretty little flower!" The Doctor whispered to the Beast, as he held the enchanted rose in his hand. The beast's eyes widened in horror as the madman started laughing again, as he channeled electricity through his hands until the flower burned away in an instant.
"Now Beast, it's time to start the madness! Don't worry I'll take good care of Belle! Oh right, you're probably wondering where in that minimalist brain of yours you lost. It was when my ooze stabbed you, it was the perfect moment to give you a nice little drug to liven things up, now it's been fun Beast. I'll do this again some other time, Sora if you will!" Herman said, walking away, with Rosa by his side holding Belle in her arms, so they could let Sora have fun with his food.
"Mom, where are you? I found us Tasty!" Sora called out, as he slashed at the Beast, Sora could see the Beast was screaming, crying, this Beast was like him when he died! He was full of pain and sadness, only they had taken his loved one instead of dying next to them. Sora wished he had some control or form of intelligence to tell the Beast he was sorry, that he didn't wanna eat him, and that he'd save Belle. But that was a meaningless thought, he could only utter words from his death and limited forms of speech. Sora hoped his Kairi would come soon, as he started devouring bits of the Beast, and his mind started to think about Kairi. He hoped she was ok working as a government agent and keyblade master.
"Tasty, Itchy! Kairi, where are you?" Sora screamed, stammering away from the Beast, as his mind kept thinking about the Auburn-haired girl, he needed her blood, he needed her flesh! He needed her to kill him once and for all.
"It's OK, Sora! Let's get you out of here." A voice called out, making Sora give a toothy grin to the figure in front of him. The girl had dark Auburn hair, but her eyes weren't the same, they were colder, angry, and gave him a look that screamed I pity you.
"Kairi!" Sora whispered looking at the girl in the one-piece battle suit, Sora thought she mentioned it being from a video game she played. But it didn't matter, he was full of flesh and with her again. Deciding it was best to not look back and see if the Beast had died or not. At least that's what his mind wanted to think, his body and the T-Abyss virus still wanted the Beast.
"Come on Sora, Riku told me to burn this castle down, and everything inside it. Can't let you die, even if you are a disgusting monster." Kairi whispered, holding Sora's hand as they made their way through the castle.
"I want Tasty Morsel, Blood still flows!" Sora choked out, making Kairi smile, Sora still wanted to play with the Beast, guess she'd have to tell Riku. After all, why not let Sora stay and have fun, it's not like it changes the plan, and saves her from blowing up this nice, dark castle.
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"Belle, I'm sorry, I couldn't protect you. But I promise I will make them pay!" The Beast groaned as he stood up with all of his might, and the sounds of clinking could be heard. The Beast could only look at the shimmering lights of a familiar candle and clock, as his friends entered the room.
"Master, you're hurt, what did they do to you? Cogsworth said, looking at his master, the Beast was missing chunks of skin and flesh, his body was aching, and he had bullet wounds from a gun. But the thing that made his servants wonder was what was happening, as the rose was destroyed and Belle was taken. They weren't human, and not dead, so something was going on.
"I gave you a second chance, my little prince, you fought well to protect my daughter, so I will give you more time, save Belle, and I shall remove the curse!" The cloaked woman said, raising her hand against the beast's skin, healing him enough to move, and not bleed out.
"You, why? What could we possibly do to help you?" Beast huffed, looking at the sorceress who cursed him, and everyone in the castle. Doing his best to not scream at the accused woman for destroying his and everyone's lives due to his arrogant act long ago.
"My daughter loves you, and I showed signs of improvement, so I showed a little mercy to you prince. First take those you can, run, I will find you, and then find allies to fight that monster that hurt you, even if you must go beyond other worlds and universes. No matter the years, he must pay for hurting Belle!" The enchantress said, disappearing in a flash of light, as the Beast looked at the dark forest from the corner of the room.
"Ms. Potts, I want you to grab everyone that you can, and visit the Shadow Man at the edge of the dark forest, we're going to the man who lives on the other side." Beast declared as he ran through the hallways, and the others followed behind him.
"Master, what are you gonna do?" Chip said, jumping onto his master's shoulder, as the Beast stormed through the lobby, spotting the monster that attacked him, with an unknown girl. The Beast had a plan, he needed that monster, he must have known something about that Doctor, and besides he had to know why the boy didn't finish him off.
"I'm going to try and grab Belle and the monster that was eating me, then we'll escape! The Beast told Chip as he leaped into one of the castle's secret passageways. The little teacup was nearly knocked off by the speed and pressure of his master, as he ran through tunnels nearing a spot where they'd arrive at the courtyard, and find the Ooze and Belle.
"But Master, won't they all be outside! How are we gonna grab Belle, let alone that creepy monster? Isn't there another way to get Belle back?" Chip asked, shaking his head at the idea of the master being able to pull this off. It was dangerous and downright insane after he was attacked, surely there must have been some other way to get Belle back.
Beast didn't answer his friend as his mind was racing, trying to figure out the best way to grab his targets without fighting the doctor and the other two. The first girl had weapons beyond his time and was strong, the second girl was a mystery, and the doctor had electrical powers and somehow could affect his mind. Beast knew the monster boy was the easiest option, as its mind was so fragile and focused on eating that it had no way to stop him from kidnapping and getting answers out of the ooze.
"You'll have to distract them, and I'll grab the monster, and Belle we'll then run for it!" Beast told Chip, as they made it to the end of the passageway. This was it, but was the Beast ready for what was most likely the hardest part of his life, he could feel his heart pound in his chest, it was beating harder, faster, more emotionally if things went ok, he'd have to thank Belle for everything.
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The Beast and Chip quietly made their way up above to the outside of the castle, however, the Doctor wasn't there, rather just the Ooze in the courtyard. This made the Beast a little more confident in his plan, the Doctor and the others were gone, although he quickly noticed Belle wasn't with them! They must have taken her while he was running through the passageways, and just now left. Meaning Belle's fate was unknown and left to the hands of that mad Doctor, but at least the Beast could take that monster and get some answers.
"I see they left you behind?" Beast uttered, looking at the ooze, the monstrous teen was grinning, sticking its tentacle out of its mouth for a moment. Provoking the Beast to grab its tongue and remove it permanently. The Ooze just swayed softly around, humming gently like it was trying to cope with something but its mind couldn't stay on one thought long enough. Maybe the Shadow Man could fix his mind as well.
"Lonely, I don't wanna be alone! Mom where are you, Kairi it hurts, it hurts." Sora screamed as his body shifted and jolted at the Beast at a moment's notice. The keyblade in Sora's arm glowed red, as a trail of fire began following the tip of the blade making the Beast nervous if the ooze had any other magic up his sleeve. The Beast roared, charging at Sora watching the flaming blade, it slowly moved pointing at him.
"It Burns, Mom! It Burns!" Sora screamed, launching a volley of fireballs at the Beast, who quickly dodged out of the way, Sora ran closer to him, as his keyblade started glowing blue. The beast could feel a sense of cold coming from the blade and judging from the looks on the Ooze's face, it didn't like the cold. The Beast could see Sora's face in pain as he held the blizzard spell in his blade. Sora fired the blizzard attack, the projectile was fast-moving, and growing in size, as the Beast braced for impact, only for nothing to happen as the sound of breaking ice could be heard.
"Gentlemen, I think it's time we have a chat about this little issue." Dr. Faciler boomed, turning around to see Sora and the Beast.
Author notes: So this chapter took a while to make, back from vacation. Plus me trying to figure out how to handle the action, while showing new cast members and the ending being hard to figure out. But this will be a two-parter or half of the next chapter.
But I did have a question, Leon x Claire, Ashley or Ada?