As they settled in the small space shuttle, Blizzard took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. He leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes, feeling the exhaustion and relief from the intense battle with Xanderious. John looked over at Blizzard and nodded in understanding, giving him a moment of peace.
The Dream Eater curled up next to Blizzard, making a soft purring sound. John chuckled at the sight, admiring the unique bond between Blizzard and his Dream Eater.
John: So, what's the plan now, Blizzard? (John asked, breaking the silence.)
Blizzard opened his eyes and sat up, a determined look on his face.
Blizzard: In each Locked Worlds, we will need to find the center of each Locked World and locate the Keyhole. Once we do that, we can unlock it and link this Locked World to the previous one, and possibly yours.
John nodded, impressed with Blizzard's knowledge of Keyblade lore.
They both settled in for a much-needed break, ready to continue their journey to unlock the Locked Worlds Keyholes and link it to John's world and the others.
They both sit in comfortable silence for a while, staring out at the vast expanse of space outside the shuttle's windows.
After a few moments, John breaks the silence.
John: So, Blizzard, what do you think about this whole situation we're in? With the Organization 14th and everything?
Blizzard leans back in his seat, thinking.
Blizzard: It's definitely a lot to take in. But I know that we have to keep going, to keep fighting. We can't the Organization win.
John nods in agreement.
John: Right. We've come too far to give up now. And we have each other's backs, so we'll get through it together.
Blizzard smiles at John.
Blizzard: That's the spirit. We'll keep fighting until we find the answers we need.
John prepared his coffee, and as he stirred it, he suddenly saw a flash of light in his left hand. For a moment, he thought he saw a Keyblade there, but when he looked again, it was gone.
He shook his head and rubbed his eyes, thinking he must be tired from the battle with Xanderious.
John: This must be my imagination. (He muttered to himself.)
But as he took a sip of his coffee, he couldn't shake the feeling that something strange was happening to him.
John: Blizzard, have you ever had strange visions or hallucinations when using your Keyblade? (He asked, hoping his friend might have some insight.)
Blizzard takes a sip of his own coffee before responding to John's question.
Blizzard: I'm not entirely sure, John (He says with a sigh.) I've been out of commission for a long time, and my memory is spotty at best. I don't even remember my own comrades from the Keyblade War, let alone the events that led up to it.
He takes another sip of coffee, lost in thought for a moment.
Blizzard: It's frustrating, really. I feel like I should know more than I do. But maybe it's better that way. The past is the past, and dwelling on it won't help us now.
Blizzard sets his coffee down and looks over at John, concern etched on his face.
Blizzard: Are you feeling alright, though? You seemed to have a bit of a... moment, there.
John sets down his cup of coffee and looks at Blizzard with a concerned expression.
John: Blizzard, I don't know if this is related to your amnesia or not, but I've been having hallucinations ever since I touched your Keyblade three days ago. It's like I'm seeing things that aren't really there, like memories from someone else's life. It's been getting worse, and I don't know what to do about it.
He takes a deep breath and looks out the window of the space shuttle, lost in thought.
John: I don't even know if I should be here, helping you with your mission. I feel like I'm getting in over my head with all of this Keyblade stuff. What if I'm not strong enough to handle it?
Blizzard: I have to admit, John, I wouldn't have made it through that fight without your help. You were a great ally and your combat skills were impressive. I'm lucky to have you by my side.
John: Thanks, Blizzard. You were no slouch either. Your Keyblade skills were amazing, and your Dream Eater proved to be quite the asset in the battle. I'm glad we make a good team.
Blizzard: Yeah, we do. I hope our partnership will continue to be fruitful as we journey through this strange and unpredictable hyper verse.
John: Me too, Blizzard. We have a lot to discover and explore, and I'm excited to see where our adventures take us next.
Blizzard listens intently to John's description of his hallucinations. He nods thoughtfully as John finishes speaking.
John nods.
John: Yes, that's what I saw. Do those names mean anything to you?
Blizzard furrows his brow in thought. I'm not sure. They don't sound familiar to me, but I have so many gaps in my memory. It's possible that they were part of the Keyblade War, but I can't say for certain.
He pauses, lost in thought.
Blizzard: Regardless, it seems that my Keyblade has some sort of connection to your visions. We'll have to explore that more as we continue our journey.
The Dream Eater spoke up.
Dream Eater: I hope these hallucinations can help you remember our meeting in the dream world from 119 years ago. I have been with you ever since, and we fought many battles together. Maybe John's visions could trigger some memories for you.
Blizzard looked at his Dream Eater and nodded.
Blizzard: I hope so too. I feel like there is a lot of missing pieces in my memories, and maybe these hallucinations can help me fill in some of the gaps.
The three of them sat in silence for a moment, contemplating what John's visions could mean for their journey. Blizzard then spoke up again.
Blizzard: We should rest now and continue our search for the next Keyhole when we are ready. We have been through a lot, and we need to be in top condition for the next battle.
John and the Dream Eater agreed, and they settled in for some much-needed rest, hoping that the hallucinations and their dreams could provide them with some answers.
Blizzard: Hey, John, take a look at this.
John: What is it?
Blizzard: There's a bottle floating toward us outside the window.
John: That's strange. What could it be?
Blizzard: Let's find out.
(Blizzard uses his Ice Magic to bring the bottle inside the shuttle)
John: What's inside?
Blizzard: It's a note, and it's addressed to me.
John: Who's it from?
Blizzard: It's from a Sorcerer. He's inviting me to a magical tower.
John: A magical tower?
Blizzard: Yeah, but there's more to it. This strange individual claimed having sensed the aura of a Keyblade wielder waking up from a 118-year-old slumber. He must be talking about me.
Blizzard: We should go there and see what he has to say. It could be important.
Blizzard: Okay, I'll input the coordinates into the navigation system. We should be there in no time.
Blizzard: (reading the note.) 'Greetings, Keyblade wielder. I, Yen-Sid, the Sorcerer, have sensed the aura of a Keyblade wielder awakening from a 118-year slumber. I invite you to a Magical Tower floating in the void, where I reside. The coordinates to the tower are enclosed in this note. Come, and let us discuss your awakening and what it may mean for the worlds. -Yen-Sid'
John: (anxious) That very weird! Hold on, who the fuck is Yen-Sid? Be careful Blizzard, we don't know who is it, it sounds very suspicious.
Blizzard: (thoughtfully) It's definitely intriguing. And if this Yen-Sid senses something about my awakening, it could be important for us to hear what he has to say.
Dream Eater: I sense magic on this note. This invitation may be more important than we think.
Blizzard: Alright then, let's set a course for these coordinates and see what Yen-Sid wants to discuss.
Blizzard suggests that they should at least investigate the coordinates and see if the invitation is genuine or not. His Dream Eater agrees and adds that he can sense powerful magic coming from the invitation, which could mean that it is a legitimate invitation from this individual.
Blizzard then with John, pilot the small space shuttle and sets the course to the coordinates mentioned in the note. As they travel through the Hyper Space, John and Blizzard discuss their plan of action and what they should do if the invitation turns out to be a trap.
After a while, they finally spot the Symbol of the Locked World resembling a Magical Tower in the distance, and as they approach it and enter the Locked World, they can see that it is indeed floating in the void, just as the note had indicated. As they dock the shuttle.
John: Hey, Dream Eater. Do you sense any danger in this place?
Dream Eater: I do not sense any immediate danger, But we must remain vigilant. We do not know what awaits us at the top of this tower.
John: Yeah, Blizzard. We should stay alert and keep our guard up.
Blizzard: Agreed. Let's keep moving, but stay focused.
As they continue to climb the stairs, they notice that the tower seems to be made entirely of magical energy. The walls and floors shimmer and pulse with a mysterious power, and the air crackles with energy. They can sense that they are in a place of great power and importance, but they also sense that they are not alone. The feeling of being watched lingers in the back of their minds.
Blizzard: This World is very uncanny.
Dream Eater: Well, some of the Locked Worlds have unique properties. They are formed from the memories and dreams of the 50 comatose Keyblade Wielders from 118 years ago, so they can take on all sorts of shapes and forms. Sometimes they can be fantastical and surreal, like this tower in the void. Other times they can be more mundane, like a normal city or village. It all depends on the memories and dreams that make up the world.
Blizzard: So, what do you think about this theory?
John: I mean, it's definitely possible. The shape of these locked worlds can be pretty absurd sometimes.
Dream Eater: The shape and layout of these worlds are a manifestation of the world's unique characteristics and properties.
Blizzard: That makes sense, but it's still strange to think about small islands floating in the void with a tower on it.
John: Yeah, I know what you mean. It's almost as the laws of physics don't apply here.
Voice: Yes, that is correct.
Blizzard and John turn to see a figure standing at the top of the stairs, silhouetted against the light.
The individual that invited them here, he looks older than Blizzard, almost three years older than him, in a blue robe and a blue short magician hat, with his robe and hat covered in yellow stars symbol, with purple eyes and red hairs. With a strange feeling, they expected this Yen-Sid to be older, magical energy seemed to reside in him. It's definitely the one that invited them here.
Young Yen-Sid: Ah, I see you have already started to grasp the mysteries of the Locked Worlds.
John: Well, Yen-Sid, you look younger than expected, no offense.
Blizzard: Yes, it's quite fascinating how they can take such absurd shapes.
Young Yen-Sid: Indeed, the shape of a Locked World is determined by the heart of the one who locked it. It is a reflection of their hopes, dreams, and fears, as for my age, well... let's just say that the origins of my situation to this Tower are very complicated.
Blizzard: So if someone was feeling particularly afraid, the Locked World might take the shape of a terrifying creature or place?
Young Yen-Sid: Precisely. And that is why it is important to keep a close eye on the Locked Worlds. If someone were to succumb to the darkness, their Locked World could become a breeding ground for heartless and other malevolent beings.
John: That's why we're here, right? To help keep the Locked Worlds safe?
Young Yen-Sid: Indeed. And I have a task for you, if you are willing to accept it.
Blizzard: Excuse me, Yen-Sid. I have a question about the invitation you sent us.
Young Yen-Sid: Ah, yes. I sent it to you because I sensed the aura of a Keyblade wielder waking up from a long slumber. I thought it would be best to meet you in person.
Blizzard: But how did you find us? We're in the middle of Hyper Space.
Young Yen-Sid: I have my ways. Let's just say I have some magical connections that allow me to locate certain things. But please, come inside my office. There's something important I need to discuss with you both.
Young Yen-Sid: Oh... (Notice the Dream Eater of Blizzard.)
Young Yen-Sid: A Dream Eater in the real world? I never saw one in my life before, this is quite an unexpected surprise. May I take a closer look?
Blizzard: Sure, he's quite friendly.
Yen-Sid approaches the Dream Eater and inspects it closely, then turns back to Blizzard and John.
Young Yen-Sid: This is fascinating. Dream Eaters are usually only found in the Dream World. It seems that your bond with this Dream Eater is quite strong, Blizzard.
Blizzard: Yes, we've been through a lot together.
Young Yen-Sid: I see. Well, I did not summon you here just to talk about cute creatures. I have a proposition for you both follow me to my office, you three.