SKW Chapter 27: Wayfinder
We open the chapter with Sly and Sora in absolute shock at the return of Connor, who speaks first. "So, what did I miss over the last few years? It's been… I don't even know how many years. At least a decade." "I'll give the short version…"
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"So, let me get this straight. Clockwerk is destroyed, but my old brains Dr. M attempted to raid the Cooper Vault and kill you, and then you became a time traveler, saved the Theivius Raccoonus, met Sora here and became a prince after a meteor shower brought down the barrier between worlds?" "That about sums it up." "It has been a while. I guess I shouldn't be surprised. Can I meet your gang?" "Why would you not? I think it would be a good idea for you to go and explore Paris for a bit. It has been a very long time. The Cooper Gang safehouse should be over in that direction… Bentley, could you get a marker up?" "On it." "Thanks, bud."
"Sora, didn't you have something to give me?" "That I do. Our strong connection led me to make this." He takes something out of his pocket. "On my island, there are these fruits called Paopus and they represent an breakable connection between friends when shared. It is said that if you carry charms shaped like them, the bond will never break. Not even when you're many worlds apart."
The shells on this charm are mussels with a black outside and, hence its name, pearl white inside. The strings holding the five points are black with the blue Cooper insignia in the center. Its hanging string is blue with a pure white pearl on the end.
"It's beautiful! How did you make this?" "Kairi makes charms like these all the time. I had some help from the expert…" "Thanks SO much!" …I just got an idea." Sly summons his Keyblade, and concentrates. "Water!" A small wave starts moving. "How did you do that, Sly?" "Our strong connection. I think it's Soul Prince related as well." Sora starts thinking. "What's your element, Sly?" "Dimension. Time and space. What are you thinking?" "Can we combine our Elements?" "Let's try something." After concentration, the wave is able to freeze time. "Wow. Fusion is awesome!"
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Sora says, "I've been thinking, and I think I can explain your dad, Sly. In my world, sorry, galaxy, we have "Nobodies." When someone turns into a Heartless, a Nobody is left behind. At least that's how it usually works. It's what happened with me and Roxas. I think your dad could be your Nobody, but this is not like any Nobody I know." "So, you're saying… this is a new case?" "I think so. And it is probably going to need a new name. How about, "Reborn Nobody"? Since we brought him back to life and all." "I like it. If this isn't just a one time thing, we'll fill the others in later." "Deal." "Don't you have other Soul Princes to visit?" "You're right! If I'm going to make it before nightfall…" "Don't worry. I'll keep you posted on Dad. Before you go, I have a question. Sorry if this seems a little random." "What is it, Sly? You know you can ask me anything." "Do you ever look up at the stars and wonder… where all this is going? Because I've been doing that a lot lately." "I've been feeling the same way, but if my adventures have taught me anything, it's that I can get through anything when my friends are by my side. Meet you on the Phonix in a few days?" "…See you soon."
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