View attachment 48760 With no one near him but Aux who still seemed to be in pain there was no way he could help. There was nothing he could think of to help him. He looked around and found himself surrounded by heartless this was it.... ...Aux and him were surrounded by heartless and there was not a thing he could do about it. He could fight but how long would that last? If he left now he was no better then if he killed Aux himself. "Aux it is not safe here." Nowhere was safe or if there was there was not one he could see. "Can you move?," he asked Aux, but when he looked at him he could tell he was in to much pain to do anything. "We have to go it is not save here." He walked over to Aux and attempted to move him and only manged to move him a few inches. "This is it." There was no way he was going to be able to fight all the heartless by himself and there was no escape. He guessed that it was better to go out in a fight then any other way. He did not see Aux helping him there was only one option and that was to go out fighting. He was about to summon his keyblade when he noticed that there was not enough room to do so. He spotted Hikaru not to far off next to Kaida in between him and the heartless. Well if he went down at least Hikaru would know that he went down trying to save Aux. That was when the heartless came closer and he could no longer see Hikaru or Kaida. He was sure that they could not see them too. "Welp this is it" It seemed that the universe had other plans because as he said the a large palm tree came flying his way.... ... He did say he wished for a tree but this was not what he had in mind. Death by tree just the way he wantted to go. Just as all hope was lost a tree showed up and was flying his way to take him out if the heartless did not get him the tree would so so he thought. As the palm tree came closer he ducked just at the right moment and the palm tree took out a few Neoshadows that were behind him giving him enough room to back up and fight the heartless. He manged to drag Aux along with him to the now on the its side tree. With Aux next to him and the tree behind them he could at least fight. At this time he was able to see just how large the tree was. He had never had seen a tree so large before, well one that was so round. He might be able to hollow it out and stick Aux in there. The other option was to leave him out in the open. He was ready to go out fighting to die trying. As he looked out to the heartless that where in making there way towards them it was like a wave of darkness and he still could not see past them to see Hikaru or Kaida. Were they really going to fight all these heartless? He did not know how they were going to do it. At least he knew Kaida was here. He knew that he could not keep the heartless off of him and Aux forever without help. Hoping for another tree just was not going to work. Total Words: 602 Exp: 60 Total Exp: 240 Heartless Defeated 5 Neoshadows Defeat 575 Shadows Defeat 141 Neoshadows Defeat 190 Darkballs
View attachment 48759 There was an almost noise to it all. He did not think that a battle fighting heartless could be so load. It could hear Magic going off and keyblades hitting things off in every direction... ....He looked at Aux once more. "We need to get you out of here or at least in a safe spot." He was probably out of his mind for trying he help Aux but he was not about to leave him behind. He could see Heartless in every direction. The chaos of the battle was still going on. He could still hear the Magic going off and keyblades hitting things off in every direction. There where so many heartless that it was impossible to see anyone. He looked around to see it he could if he find a spot to put Aux until the battle was over but unfortunately there was nothing to be seen but what was on the island. Whelp now what? It was not like he could use he keyblade and make a big tree to hide behind. As far as he could tell the keyblade made magic or was used for hitting things. Before Hikaru had gone off he seemed to be worried about Aux. Hikaru had to dashed forward. He had pointed his blade forward unleashing a torrent of water which he hoped would keep the heartless at bay until he had thought of something. He had watched Hikaru battle as he had made his way away from them he had never seen such determination and skill from him before. It was almost like he was driven by something or someone. Unknown to him heartless where coming up from behind him. Looking forward. He could spot heartless making there way towords him all he did was stand there. He was not going to leave Aux behind. He might end up dead if he did that. He knew that if he did not do something soon he would be surrounded by heartless in a manner of minutes. He was sure it would happen soon. He did not see a signal person in the mist of all this chaos of the battle. Did they leave him or where they somewhere out there? It did not matter. The only person he had seen so far was Hikaru and he could not see him any more. He was sure someone was out there as the noise of the battle was still going. It could be not just Hikaru out there. He could see the light of different spells going off. Fire and lightning bolts colors filled the sky. Sooner or later he would most like get hit by a stray spell or something it was only a manner of time. Puffs of black and purple smoke filled the sky making harder to see anything. The heartless that where behind him were still getting closer. A storm was here pieces of wood flew past him and he he would not be surprised if a large palm tree flew past him. At this point he could hear voices but could not make out what they were saying when there was a battle going on. From what he could tell there was more then one which met that he was right that the others were here. Where they were he could not say but it made him feel a bit better. Soon the heartless that where behind him was about ten feet or so from him. The heartless that he could see were still making there way towards him. With no one near him but Aux who still seemed to be in pain there was no way he could help. There was nothing he could think of to help him. He looked around and found himself surrounded by heartless this was it.... Total Words: 635 Exp: 60 Total Exp: 180 Heartless Defeated 5 Neoshadows Defeat 576 Shadows Defeat 151 Neoshadows Defeat 190 Darkballs
View attachment 48758 "You are crazy."..... .....How many not jobs are out there he wondered. This man was beyond crazy. The man then drew a keyblade from his hand as darkness and wind formed around him. 'If I cannot serve under her banner. Then I will serve under my own and do what I was born to do,' he said. From all corners of the island, thousands of pureblood heartless began to spring up. Shadows, Darkballs, Neoshadows and a giant Darkside. Oh this was not good this was bad. This was really, really bad. There was a possible thing that they were going to die. The heartless glowed with pure darkness. This was one battle he did not know what to do. 'Command an army of darkness!' The man yelled to the heavens as his heartless army marched. There were so many he did not know how they were going to get them all. 'This is my final test to you so called masters! Five waves of heartless! All the energy my body has belongs to the darkness now! This is my final attack! 10,000 heartless all with the enraged desire to destroy you all!,' the man said. "Yep totally a crazy nut job." 'Nequa will see that I am not a failure! I will succeed where she has failed! And no one can help you now!' Uniform laughed. He was sure Nequa was not going to see a thing. 'You're all going to die and it's all thanks to your weak hearts!' If Colonel Marshall Hughes was right or not it did not matter. He was sure it was going to end one way or another. 'THE FIST OF JUSTICE SAYS OTHERWISE!' A booming voice echoed across the island. "Who is your friend?" he asked. He was not expecting a answer from Hikaru. The man came from a purple portal, a man shirtless man with jet-like bronze hair came flying through the gloomy sky and punched the darkside, causing it to immediately disappear. The old man stepped back in shock as he watched the mystery man land. "Guess we have help now," he said. He wondered if one more person was going to make a difference. 'That is right Colonal captain Fujoka is now primed and ready to fight.' It looked like Hikaru might have as many friends and people that want him dead. Now what he wondered. He thought back to right before the whole light thing happened and they were put here. Stratos had said, 'well, like I said, these make us like a real team now, right? I didn't know any of you before this whole kind of keyblade thing happened, but now I don't think I can imagine a time without you all.' He was not sure about that he might have spoke to Stratos maybe once the whole time they had been together. He was brought back to what was happening at the moment. He watched as Hikaru run off to fight the heartless. He looked at Aux with a said expression. He did not know what to do he was just frozen to the spot. He had no clue where any of the other were at. He was sure that he was all alone. Hikaru had just ran off and he had not seen the others sense the teleporting thing to get here. He looked around and it seemed that something was happening. There was so much chaos going on. There was a almost noise to it all. He did not think that a battle fighting heartless could be so load. It could hear Magic going off and keyblades hitting things off in every direction... Total Words: 606 Exp: 60 Total Exp: 120 Heartless Defeated 5 Neoshadows Defeat 593 Shadows Defeat 156 Neoshadows Defeat 193 Darkballs
View attachment 48756 As he stood there waiting for Aux or anyone for that matter to say anything a bright light showed up. It seemed to surround everyone. He could not see a thing. He closed his eyes because it was so bright. When he opened his eyes again it seemed like he was still in the realm of darkness but somewhere else. He tried to look on the bright side and thought well at least I can still look for the others. Looking around he noticed the portal where they were to go through was gone. Where ever he was in the realm of darkness it did not look good. The realm of darkness was completely baron not that it was not before, but this was different. A kilometer away however, small island could be seen connecting to the pathway. A island that he could only guess was destiny island. So instead of taking a portal to the island they somehow got teleported here a bit a ways from the island. It looked like the entire patch of beach of the island was shipwrecked on the realm of darkness. He was not sure what happened to the island but he was sure he would find out. He was sure it had something to do with who ever had be chasing Hikaru. He was not sure why everything had to end up in a battle or revenge. Rips of darkness caused the island to tear apart from the inside. A luxurious treehouse that sat atop the island was in ruins. Looking out to the island he could stop a man. He could only guess that this man had something to do with what had happened. The man had scars all over his body and a cybernetic left arm. Oh joy he thought we have to fight him. Part of him wondered how many people were after Hikaru. He did not know where the others were at as he was only a few feet away from Aux and Hikaru. That was when, Hikaru asked, 'Are we?... Are we supposed to give our pin to him?' "I am not giving him a thing except a fight if it comes to that." Aux then said, 'I don't think he's the welcome committee.' That much was clear it was not like the man had a cake that said welcome home. Even it the man did he would not believe it. The man look dangerous. 'A former soldier of the Red Society!' The man called out. That was when Aux said , 'A group that follows Nequa.' He looked over to Hikaru and said, "You really are a wanted man." He knew that there were probably to many to count. Part of him wondered what Hikaru had done to get so many people coming after him. If they had somehow found Hikaru then he knew that there was a way to find people. He was not surprised at Aux's slowly returning memory. He kind of guessed that was what was happening. 'Guess I do... I'm beginning to remember things,' Aux had said. Aux then fell to his knees as he grabbed his head in pain. He could tell Hikaru was worried. He turned to Hikaru and said, "he is not in any condition to fight." That was when the man said, 'Your friend has the right idea... Submit now and I won't have to destroy you.' He did not believe that. "We have to get him somewhere safe." A storm began to form around the island, growining in power as the man contined. 'My name is Colonel Marshall Hughes. And I was recently discharged by Nequa. She told me I was a FAILURE!' Thunder and darkness were everywhere. 'So I'm here to prove my worth. Show that to this soldier; FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!' "You are crazy."....... Total Words: 640 Exp: 60 Total Exp: 60 Heartless Defeated 5 Neoshadows Defeat 593 Shadows Defeat 163 Neoshadows Defeat 193 Darkballs
View attachment 48729 He was waiting for Hikaru to say something and he watched him run off after Kaida. He let out a sigh and thought of what has happened so far. Most what was going on was a conversation about how Luna was a princess of heart. He looked over to Luna and she seemed to be wearing some kind of crown. He did not think that it was all that necessary. Beuce had said, 'Excuse me sir, but could you kindly not? I prefer my downtime to be unjinxed.' He thought it was best to use downtime to plan there next move. He was sure that as soon as they walked into that portal there would be a storm waiting for them on the other side. Conversations continued to go on everywhere. He was not paying all that much attention to them. That was when Aux came up to him and said, ' I'm sure Lea's fine. Not sure what he's doing but he's a member of the order. How much danger can he be in?' "I am more worried about the others that have gone missing." Aux seemed to have some memory now. "So you remember things now?" He was not sure if this was a good thing or not. "It seems silly to to leave your friends behind. It just looks like this is the only way out of the realm of darkness and I rather not leave people behind. I made a promise to myself that I would not let what happened on my homeworld happen to someone else or to another world. I have failed this," he said to Aux. He did not expect him to understand. Part of him wondered why he was telling this in the first place. That was when someone said Kupo! and a moogle cheered as he suddenly appeared out of nowhere. "Is there anyone else I should know about that might come out of know where?" Hikaru seemed to know lots of thing and people. Then there was something about a red pouch and engraving. That was when Hikaru cam over and gave him a ring and said, 'Even if you haven't been with us long, you've all shown your strengths and skills. As fighters.' He did not have much choice in the manner. He wondered if the ring did anything. He looked down at the ring not sure what to make of it.
View attachment 48690 While he waited for someone to answer Ignis continued to go on about her outfit. Hikaru thien said something about it probably just best if we let Aux be for now... Just let him calm down, y'know? I don't really know what will happen once we reach Density Islands. More craziness if the past was anything to go by. Then Hikaru said, 'Well Lea said he was finding people with Karina, so I'm sure they're at least keeping each other safe. Since Megumi said we passed, Yue might be off looking for Mizu and Rin... As for Glen...' "How will Lea get out of the ream of darkness?" Hikaru then continued, 'Not really sure what we do about him. Apparently he didn't complete enough missions to continue on... Neither did Base... or Xara, or Gwendolyn. There's a possibility they might have been erased. With all the celebration, I didn't even consider the fact we wouldn't be seeing them again.' "It might be ture, but I do not think so I am sure that he is somewhere in the realm of darkness. If we leave now he will be trapped here forever. So, why not look for him? There has to be a way to track him down." There was always something that they could do and leaving people behind was not a option in his opinion.
View attachment 48682 He stood there a moment waiting untill they set off to the farm when Kyo said, 'Well, the farm is a long ways out of town.' Then he took out a pocket watch and said, 'It will be dusk soon. Mudgav has a curfew for everyone to be in their homes by 9pm, sharp. We have about maybe three hours for that.' "We are not from town," he pointed out. "The mayor asked as to find out what is going on here. The farmer may have some information or thought of what is going on." There was the fact that the 9pm curfew for everyone probably did not apply to them. "The faster we solve this problem with the missing children the faster you will get the children back." It seemed silly to wast time going to a inn. That was when Thea said, 'See now it isn't a problem. You don't have to worry about me going. It works great. And we can talk about things while I play with the cats right? It all works out!' It was not so much about the cats or kittens but the fact that going out on her own was a bad idea. He turned to Zephyr and said, "well what do you think?" It seemed like that people were acting odd in this town.
View attachment 48681 He watched Aislinn began to search the shops began to search the shops walk off and begin to search the shops. The shops that seemed to appear out of no were. Soon Aislinn came out of the shop with a new outfit. It seemed like everyone was changing outfits. He did not feel the need. He had some other clothing he could put on if need be. Stratos then appeared with a new outfit and said, 'man, can you believe we have a moment of down time like this? I think the last time we actually just sat down and rested was back the first time we went to Disney Town.' "I guess it is best to try and enjoy it the best we can." He knew all to well that this was not going to last long. Everyone was hugging each other or putting on a new outfit. He had almost forgotten that he was a outsider. These people had known each other for years at this point he had to guess. He had only been around for what felt like months. He tried to put on a smile for the others but it made him wonder some things. Where was his place in all off this? All he knew was that he was here to make a difference, if he did or did not was another thing all together. He looked around a noticed that Megumi was gone. This could be good or bad. "Um, Megumi is gone." He looked at Hikaru and wondered some things. There is a time for everything he thought. "So, how are we going to go about finding Yue, Lea and Glen?" They had to find them before the 24 hours was up he was sure. He was sure if they didn't they would be stuck in the realm of darkness.
View attachment 48660 He watched as Stratos continued to smile and laugh as Aislinn. He knew all to well that this wold not last long. Stratos then said, 'Well, now that we're Masters guys. I suppose I could also use a wardrobe change.' He kind of liked what he had on. Aislinn walked over and slung her arm around him. Then Aislinn said, 'You really did. And I am not repeating it. I don't know how Kaida feels though, maybe ask her if you want to see. I don't think I am ever going to sing that fast again though.' "Cant say I blame you." He then watched as Megumi made his way to the center of the group. This was going to be fun. A holographic map appeared before them, showing a blinking red light roughly a dozen kilometers from their location. 'Your ferry back to the realm of light will be placed on a world known as Destiny Islands. An unfortunate world that fell to darkness close to a year ago. And as comfortable as you are now, I wouldn't get too cozy. The portal back to the realm of light will only be open for 24 hours.' He did not think that 24 hours was enough time. They still had to find the missing people from there group. "We still need to find the others," he said voicing his concern. That was when A small high-pitched noise was heard. Hikaru was standing there with both fists clenched from the anticipation of watching his friends. He wondered if that was needed. It seemed like Aux, Kaida and Hikaru were friends once again. He guessed that they should not waste any time then and get going.
View attachment 48659 Gavin turned when Zephyr Said, 'I don't see the harm in us all going.' "I guess it is a plan then. Who knows we might learns something once we get there. We will get a prospective from someone who lives out on a farm on what he thinks is going on in the city." There was also the fact that on the way they could talk about what they learned at the school which might bring them to some answers.
View attachment 48655 The first thing that happened after they got back was that Beuce and Kaida had some sort of conversation. Something about the old times. That was when Ignis came up and said, 'So does anyone know where we go from here? I'd like to be able to go find a place to get new clothes, mine are getting a little worn out for my liking. Do I have to wait for us to get back to our own realm, or is there a shop here that I might be able to visit?' "Well if it is like anything else around here it will just appear at some point. After all it is how everything else happens it just pops up." He shrugged, as sooner or latter something would happen or appear. Kaida then proceeded to give tips to Ignis about clothing. That was when Hikaru appeared back in Shibuya and he snuck off to take care of something. He was always going off in secret. That was when Megumi stepped from out of the corner of everyone's eyes. He was not surprised. So were they just all going to pretend the last time he showed up Glen went missing? He was trying to figure out why Megumi was being so nice. 'Well done to all of you. I feel a simple congratulations isn't enough, but here I am congratulating you. You've all shown rapid growth and steady co-ordination. I'm proud to award you these well deserved tokens of mastery.' He just did not know what to say about this. That was when Aislinn said to Stratos, 'Thank you for being a great partner and teammate. I know it is easier to go with your friends, so it means a lot. Couldn't have made it to master without any of you.' He must have missed that something between Aislinn and Stratos happened. That was when Kel said to Aislinn, 'You danced the hula?' "It was one of those had to be there moments." He walked away slightly from the others and looked into the endless darkness.
View attachment 48643 Gavin just sat there while the maid shook her head. 'Just only that we've failed countless times to keep the children safe... Every time the flute music sounds off anyways.' "I learned a few things, so you were helpful." The young girl then added, 'It's kinda scwary. It's wike a bad dweam. But you don't see anywing. You just get sleepy, and... sleep.' There seemed to be something about the sleep that just did not add up. He said nothing about his thoughts. Just then, the front door opened and in came in a young man with a couple of adults with boxes and goods coming in. "I think I should be going," and stood up and walked over to Jack. He just stood there and let thing unfold for now. Jack then said, 'I'm Jack. I'm the errand boy around here and make sure everything is stocked and good to go. It's good to see a guild coming to help us out.' This visit seemed out of the blue and he would have thought that they would have been told about someone else coming. That was when Kyo spoke up. That there was some peculiar news in town today. 'Farmer Gav is giving away baby chicks again. Only one...' Kyo then glanced to where Thea was. 'Possibly two.' Why kyo, why? They had enough to put up with. Then there was talk about a cat. A flash of anger seemed to cross over Jack's eyes before he sighed out and then picked up the box of goods. He then wished them luck. It looked like they had to leave. He spotted Thea, and Zephyr not to far off. "We need to talk." He then added, "privately", before ether of them said anything about what they learned. That was when Thea said, 'There is a kitten? Can I see it? We have to go now anyways right? Please will you take me to see the kitten? I bet it is so cute and fluffy!' He was not all that surprised at what Thea was going on about. 'Can I go. I promise I won't be too long. You don't have to come with me or anything. I promise I will be back before it is too late and then we can do our jobs. I just want to see the cat. Is that okay?' If it had been any other mission he might of let Thea go off by herself but at any moment the flute could go off. "I do not think that is the best idea. I don't particularity mind were we go as long as we get to talk." He left the choice up to Zephyr.
View attachment 48632 He was happy that this was over. They were able to help others which was good. He silently wondered if they could somehow help everyone. That was when Aislinn said, 'I suppose our job here is done. We just have to move forward and make the next stride to becoming masters.' "I guess we should be going." That was when Timon said, 'And to show our appreciation, here's a little do-hicky Pumbaa and I found lyin' aroun.' "Thank you it is time to go." He had no clue how they were going to get back but he was sure a way would show its self. He turned around and saw a portal open up a short distance away. With that done all that was left was to walk through the portal and he did. View attachment 48631 As he walked through the portal he noticed that he seemed to be standing on two feet now. He looked at his arms and legs and everything seemed to be back to normal. He kind of liked being a lion. He could always go back he he wanted. "Well that was interesting." It was kind of a understatement tho. Now that they were keyblade masters he wondered what was next. He turned to the others and said, "I am guessing everything went well." He was not sure what else to say at the moment.
Good luck to the challengers :) The dance has been interesting.
View attachment 48628 He just sat there for a moment then the maid answered him. 'Well, it's happened at least six times since I've been here helping over the last... three months I want to say? There's always fog that rolls into town, we live in a swamp after all.' That did not explain the life that the fog had. 'When we hear the flute, we try to cover our ears and muffle it out. Sometimes we are successful, and sometimes not. When we're not, that's when everyone ends up falling asleep, and then we wake up to find one of children gone. It's very disconcerting.' "Humm interesting." He knew full well that they had to get going soon. As he sat there he tried to keep a eye on the others. He had to say this trip had been helpful. "Is there anything else that happens?" He asked them both. "Is there anything else you can tell me?" He had a feeling about something and if he was right it would explain so much.
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View attachment 48626 As he waited for a response he looked out to Thea and Zephyr hoping that they were finding out information too. He then brought his attention back to the little girl. The first thing he noticed was that she seemed to be shying away. "It is OK I am here to help." That was when the maid looked down at the little girl and said, 'Don't be rude, Cindy. It's alright.' The maid then looked up at Gavin and smiled apologetically. 'I'm sorry, she's a little shy. You're the mages that are here to help, right?' "It is fine I remember when I was younger I was not much different and yes we are here to help." He had to hide away his magic, but he was shy because of his magic and hid away because of it. "It is OK Cindy," he said trying to comfort Cindy. 'I dun know what happens when fog wolls in, mister,' she answered honestly as she clutched on the maid's outfit. 'We gotta go to bed eawry, and I stay asweep all nigh. I only heard the floot music a few times, but I always go back to sweep. Even when I wanna stay awake.' That was interesting he found out some things. Now he just had to hope that the others found out some things. "Thank you Cindy." He then turned his attention to the maid. "So, what happens to you when the fog and the music of the flute plays." He was trying to piece the puzzle together and this was just one more piece. Once he got some information from the maid he might be able to put things together. He was starting to get some ideas of what was going on but could not be sure until he got more information and find out what the others found out.
View attachment 48618 Andrew stood there for a moment attack were going were which way. As the assault continued, the dust finally settled, showing that Scar was still standing. How was the lion still standing? He was tired and did not know how long he would last if the battle continued. Scar's dark aura, slowly diminished which was nothing but a good thing. Maybe now they could focus on finding the other members of SOS. That was when Hikaru said, 'Wow, we did it. We returned the king,but.. what about the hyenas?' He did not think that they would be much trouble compared to Scar. That was when Aux, appearing from behind them. He did not look good. Hikaru then asked, 'What happened to you?' The response being, 'Believe you me, you don't wanna know.' After what he had seen of Aux he was sure he could make a few guesses. Simba let loose a mighty roar, which all the other lions joined in on. Aux walked forward and let loose a booming roar of his own. "Umm, Aux, you don't have to-", Hikaru said before being cut off by Aux 'I EARNED THIS DAMMIT!' Aux continued to roar with the other lions. He was not sure what make Aux think he earned it but said nothing. He stood the awkwardly with the loins not sure what to do. He did not feel all that comfortable with what was going on. That was when Simba tapped him lightly and gave him the look of go ahead and you better do this. He was not so sure about this, but he did not have a choice in the manner. He stood with the other lions and let out a roar. As he did so he looked back at the others he wonder what they would do. After that moment was over he walked back to the others. "Well now what?" That was when Pumbaa asked, 'So uhh... what're you guys gonna do now?' He was not sure what to say for a moment. "We continue travailing and find the others," he said simply.
View attachment 48598 Andrew noticed that everyone was doing something with someone and he was feeling left out a little. Kaida seemed to be starting something with Aislinn which left only one person Hikaru. Unfortanty Hikaru seemed to be a little wore out a the moment. He looked to scar and said, "It is time to show you the light." With that said and down he summed his keyblade again and thought show scar the light. Lighting came out of his keyblade and went towards scar. AJ used Thundara on Scar.
View attachment 48595 Andrew felt drained and was not sure what to do about it. He let his keyblade disappear for now. He did not like the idea of getting close to scar but he was not sure what choice he had. Jumping and running at this point he ran at scar and attacked him a few times before returning to defense. AJ used Ground Combo on Scar
