A scene of a Level Link appearing, courtesy of Sackboy's Popit menu.
"But… But this doesn't make sense, I thought you were in Play Mode!" Kai said, confused. Objects like Level Links were only accessible in the Toolkit in Create Mode.
"I know that, but this is my only way home, therefore it's the exception. If by any chance I ever lose this Level Link, I have no way of ever returning to this world, unless… something wonderful happened." Sackboy explained, making Kouta curious. Whatever that meant, they would have to find out by themselves.
"Oh, and another thing, this Level Link is way too small for us!" Kai pointed out.
"Ah that's no problem! Simply just stand close enough altogether. That's the only way it will activate, after all."
"I still don't see how that answers our ability to fit in that. Oh well, here goes nothing!" Kai was staring at the small opening wrapped in green. Kouta picked up Sackboy and huddled up alongside Charlotte and Kai. Moments later, the doors of the Level Link swung open, revealing a glowing white portal that would teleport them to an unknown destination. As of now, only Sackboy knows where it's being linked to. At least, that's the general assumption the three of them had.
"And awayyy we go!" Sackboy yelled.
The Level Link activated, completely sucking in the three humans nearby. Sackboy waved at the camera right before diving in himself, his size not being of any concern. A mix of yells and screams could be heard as they were whisked away and disintegrated into the fabric of time and space, transported to another whole new dimension.
As if they were travelling among millions of cerebrum-bilical cords, those invisible conduits connecting their brains to the Imagisphere, transcending amongst the dreamverse where the real meets the fantastic. Countless ideas were streaming towards what seemed like a vast expanse of imagination. On the other side of the imagisphere was enshrouded by nothingness, a space where ideas ceased to exist, slowly eating up this tremendous creativity. Thousands of flashes of colours, thoughts and dreams flashed before their eyes, and another spectacular phenomenon occurred…
Our three heroes were shaping into Sackfolk themselves, as they no longer took on the appearance of humans, but rather as the characters they always played as in LittleBigPlanet. Kouta now had a white knit, jeans with a belt, sneakers and a baseball cap. Charlotte had long blonde hair much to her real-life appearance, as well as a schoolgirl dress. Kai took on the dark ninja skin and scarf, with neon eyes. They have undoubtedly become Sackfolk themselves.
"Now that's more like it! Welcome back to Craftworld, my friends!" Sackboy chuckled as he witnessed the entire ordeal on the way. Four Sackfolk were now making their way towards the other end of the Level Link. They still had no control of their fluff-filled bodies and wiggled around as the gravity continued to pull them towards their destination. Kouta was floating upside down. Kai was spinning round and round, while Charlotte stuck all four limbs out, as if she were skydiving off of a plane. Sackboy was plenty used to Level Link transport and enjoyed the series of events.
The entrance sound effect played, while Sackboy somersaulted out of the Level Link, smack into First Steps of The Gardens. The other three followed suit, with Charlotte doing a Superman landing and Kouta landing on his feet, nearly stumbling over. Kai was sent flying, rolling across a couple metres ahead and landing on his face. "The Gardens Interactive Music" by Kenneth Young began to play, with the sounds of birds chirping in the background. A long fence stretching as far as the eye can see. The sound of an airplane occasionally passing by, and a dog barking every so often.
"Holy moly…" Charlotte gasped at the scene around her and her friends.
"Guys, are we dreaming?" Kai questioned in disbelief.
"Believe me, I've tried doubting it. It's most definitely real." Kouta affirmed. He was full of doubt on numerous occasions, and proven wrong each time. There simply was no avoiding dreams that have escaped into reality. They physically took on their in-game forms and teleported to the very first level of the game.
"Sackboy, if you knew where this Level Link would take us, why here?" Kouta asked.
"Simple, silly! These are your first steps! It's time you learn how to be a Sackboy." He folded his arms and nodded towards the path forward. A large figure with a crown was approaching, his shadow alerting them of his presence. They turned to meet the King of The Gardens himself!
"Ahh, should've expected that" Kai said, finally realising what was going on. They're here to train their abilities to manoeuvre as Sackfolk in Craftworld, this time without controllers. They were living the dream.
"Hello, and welcome to my gardens – all my own creation, with a little help from my wife, The Queen. A big adventure awaits you – so good luck!" The King bellowed.
"Something is still a bit off here." Charlotte noticed. Kouta and Kai looked confused.
"You're supposed to be talking in a gibberish voice, and the only thing dynamic about your body parts should've been your head and torso!" Charotte explained, noting the irregularity in an instant.
The King sighed. "Sackboy, couldn't you have explained this whilst embarking on your mission to retrieve our brave companions?"
"Haha, my bad! See, now that you guys are looking at our world in our perspective, not everything will be as how your devices portrayed. Everybody in Craftworld has the ability to move freely and speak fluently, well, with the exception of one or two people."
"In other words, they are not bound by moving connectors anymore. Such an advance in evolution. This is beyond my comprehension, but I'll continue to observe." Charlotte understood now.
"You know, you don't always have to be a Miss Smarty Pants outside of university as well!" Kai teased, laughing at his own joke. But it didn't last long, as Kai was sent flying once more, this time by a slap to the face.
"Oh my, it seems Charlotte has already mastered the art of Slapping! That was sooner than expected!" Sackboy was astounded at her intuition and quick-learning skills yet again.
"Please Sackboy, do not encourage this sort of behaviour." The King pleaded, despite chuckling a little himself. Kai deserved that.
Kouta shook his head, soaking all this new knowledge in, and observed the path before him. He knew what to do now, He looked at his Sack hands and made them into fists, grinning.
"Let's get it together and go, team!"