Before anyone could begin giving a recap of the last part, the screen cuts to black with a red eye showing only.

Chronos: Last time... On your pathetic Dimensional Hearts.

It was after the fight under the sewers that everyone was able to escape the Ravens with the Genie's help. After they escaped, Yoseph seemed to be... Struggling on making progress to his worthless project. Sensing an opportunity on my end, I decided to pay him a visit. Upon arriving, I learned that he had gotten the wrong Key bearer and was kicking himself in the ass for making one major mistake. Being "helpful" as I am, I made an offer to retrieve the cat that knew about his project from the beginning. When I located the group, I ordered the Ravens to execute a divide and route technique. Their main objective was to split the cat away from the others as to allow me access to get the jump on the cat to extract her from the premises. Unfortunately for me, I was unaware of the time she had Star Platinum. Cheeky little stand nearly broke my helmet with that single punch. Unfortunately for the girl, she was unable to do much with his power and decided it was a good idea to make a deal in terms of a perpetual fight at Hollow Bastion. With getting a chance to complete the Seven Princesses of Heart, I couldn't pass down the thought at all. We reached an agreement, before I knocked her out so as to deliver her to Yoseph with no resistance. All that was left was to collect my payment, and be done with this world. Knowing all of you, we all know how this tale ends for this world. Shall we commence with the end of this world?

Snapping his fingers, the light on Chronos goes out with the title of Dimensional Hearts shows.

Kitty's point of view

World: Astral Forced

Location: ARI, Testing Chambers.

Kitty: Ngh... Ouch... My head...

Ugh... Did someone get the number on that mechanized moron that hit my head...? Nope? Oh well, at least it seems he is going to stay to our agreement. But did he really have to go knocking me out??? Now my head hurts...

Yoseph (Intercom): Aren't you awake yet?

Hearing the last voice I even wanted to hear, I quickly got to my feet and got my Oathkeeper ready in my hands as I didn't want to be here right now.

Yoseph (Intercom): No use trying to escape, you are in a personal chamber by yourself. No one goes in, and no one gets out without my knowledge.

Kitty: And yet, here you are talking to me? What just because I'm trapped in this room, you feel safe trying to talk to me? You nearly got Ryder AND I killed! You lied to Akira and everyone else!!

Yoseph (Intercom): Enough. Tell me how I can complete Project Noah.

Kitty: And you have to be crazy if you think I'm helping you! Let me out, you psycho!! Where are my friends?!

I was met with silence from Yoseph as I was getting angry.

Kitty: Don't think your silence means I don't know you're there! Tell me where my friends are right now!!

Yoseph (Intercom): Why ask when I can show you?

Kitty: Tell, show, whatever! All I want is to know if my friends are okay.

Yoseph (Intercom): Well, if you're THAT sure...

As I waited, it almost felt like forever until a door opened up as I saw Sora enter through it.

Kitty: Sora!

Something didn't feel right though. It seemed as though the light, the excited spark he always had in his eyes wasn't there. Too dull.

Kitty: Yoseph... I said FRIENDS, not CLONES.

Yoseph (Intercom): And? What if this really IS your friend?

Kitty: Can it with the bullshit. If this was really Sora, there would have been a thousand questions asked before he even came through the door. And the eyes, there's always the spark in them. Really? This is the most pathetic attempt ever seen.

Yoseph was quiet as if I called him out on it completely. Figures... All he wants is to test me and torture me to see if I'll break.

Yoseph (Intercom): Tell me about Project Noah, and MAYBE, I'll let you see them.

Kitty: Oh, I can tell you a lot. My favorite part of it all? The psycho tyrant dies trying and a happy ending for the Ark. That's all you're getting out of me, I don't give info for possibilities. Because as far as I see it, the moment I become disposable, it's another murder attempt.

Yoseph was quiet again as he probably knows that's the only thing I have going for in keeping me here and alive right now. Had he not have needed anything from me, I would have been killed on the spot. If I give any info and he gets something from it, I'm dead, so if I can keep quiet on it as much as possible, it should delay time enough to figure out something or the others to get here. Really wish the Ravens hadn't attacked before I knew who was helping... I have complete faith in everyone, but reassurance always helps.

Yoseph (Intercom): Well... If I can't get it out of you through trickery...

I looked at the Sora clone as my eyes widened to see it taking the combat stance Sora would take as a digital Keyblade from a X-Baton was used as a catalyst to make.

Kitty: How original... From trickery to violence. Disappointing, almost expected more from you.

Yoseph (Intercom): Sora. Attack.

Receiving the command, the clone began to dash towards me with speed unlike Sora, I had to raise my Keyblade before the attack was committed so as to block it fast.

Kitty: Okay... Slightly, barely slightly, more impressive. What did you do? Get DNA from Chronos for speed?

Yoseph (Intercom): While you have been lying low, your friends have been... "Training" as to say, and from it, came increased levels of what they usually couldn't do. From faster reflexes, to tougher endurance.

I scoffed, knowing it was far from training.

Kitty: Again, can the bullshit. I already caught the so called training you did to them before with the Ravens before you became living popsicles temporarily, it's pure torture.

Yoseph (Intercom): Then you'll be surprised with what this one learned.

As if giving a command, the clone jumped up and began to channel energy as it was making a ball of magic. When charged up, it began to fire swirls of blasts that were all homing in on my location. I began to run to get some distance, but with how small the room was, I only had split seconds to dodge each blast to keep running. While my focus was on them, the clone got in my blind spot and kicked me towards the blasts as every shot landed against my body. It was absolute agony after the beatings already gotten from Chronos, but it wasn't going to get me to spill anything.

Kitty: Well played on helping them learn new skills. It's helpful for travels, but not for making any info be told. Make the clone do whatever the hell you order it too, but it's not going to work. It's ending in death, your death always. If the project never happens, even better.

Yoseph (Intercom): Even if you die to protect it?

Kitty: So be it. Almost died from the fall that you ordered the Ravens to make happen, so why would it be something to fear now?

This time, I heard Yoseph growl in pure anger as he was so close, but yet, I wasn't going to budge. If my resolve wasn't this strong before coming here, I might have broken as I would be scared. Still scared honestly, but I rather focus on the matter of what's at stake if I say one wrong thing. My friends and the Ark are the highest priority over threats of death. And maybe just enjoying annoying Yoseph too.

Kitty: Someone sounds frustrated~ Quite an enjoyable sound to hear right now~

Yoseph (Intercom): Says the girl who might have given information if her ACTUAL friends were here. What about the ones YOU are looking for?

Kitty: I'm not giving information whether my friends were here or not. If you think I'm playing your games so easily, you're more delusional than I thought. My friends, here and missing, are strong. I know everyone is going to be fine.

And... I'd lie if I said that didn't strike a nerve about my missing friends. They are strong and I know they're fine, but doesn't mean it doesn't make worrying about finding them any easier. Not letting Yoseph know that though.

Kitty: Want to keep playing the manipulation game? Find someone who cares to join in. Actually, find someone who cares enough about your plans to want to see them happen. It would be surprising to find someone like that though.

Yoseph (Intercom): Then you wouldn't mind solitary confinement where the silence becomes maddening in total white.

Kitty: Anything would be better than having to constantly keep listening to you.

I seem to be hitting all the buttons to make Yoseph mad with another growl, but it's his own fault for being so delusional. If Yoseph was planning the confinement, the clone is going to leave the room and Ravens will more than likely be sent in to take me there. If so, I need to make a quick exit for the door. Dio had more experience, looking like he teleported while Jotaro struggled at first but could still stop time. Time stop is yelled for dramatics, but that's going to cause me trouble... Focus, deep breaths, just need to think about time being stopped. Even if it's just enough time to get some distance away from here.

Kitty: (Deep breaths... Focus... Feel as if time has frozen over. Move within it... Move... Move...)

As I kept my thoughts on this, I kept an eye on what was happening. I heard Yoseph giving the command for the clone to leave, watching as the door was being opened. This is my chance, now or never! Closing my eyes to keep my focus completely on what needs to be done, I concentrated on the thought of time being stopped. As I opened one eye, it looked like when Chronos stopped time. Grey, looking like everything was in a frozen state. It's going to take some time to get used to moving in this state, but taking small victories in moving! No time to celebrate though, once I start moving, my clock begins. I don't know how long I can keep this up for. But my focus should be getting as close as I can while time is stopped. Taking some mental concentration, I pushed off with a run as fast as I could. I began making it more than halfway there before I began to slow down in feeling myself freeze in the timestop. It felt like it was a few seconds, but it seems my understanding of it was getting better.

Kitty: (If I can get more practice from here till Hallowed Bastion, I'll maybe be able to compete with Chronos better next time... Until then, I'm taking any chance I can get!)

Once timestop ended, Yoseph could probably see I was almost out the door.

Yoseph (Intercom): What!?

Seeing the Sora clone turn around, I grabbed onto him and then tossed him back as I passed by as the doors closed behind me. I breathed as my heart was racing fast because of having to stop time and run.

Kitty: (Too... Too close...)

There wasn't going to be any time to rest, with Yoseph seeing this then Ravens are going to be on my tail soon. I need to get as much distance as I can, and hopefully get an idea of my surroundings. With being in the real building of the ARI, I had no map or anything that could help me navigate this place. All I had going for me were my wits and if I can figure out which way I could go. No time to think, got to hope for the best for now! I ran as fast as I could, moving as far away from that room as possible. I'm hoping that with how I've been knocked out vs being trapped here, Akira, Ryder and Hal will be here soon enough. As the alarms began to sound off, it was probably Yoseph who triggered it.

Kitty: And things just keep getting worse... And even more worse...

Well, there goes the thought of finding a hiding spot for now. Ravens are going to be swarming the place, nowhere will be safe. Trying to look for some place to hide, I slipped into the first room that I hoped no one would try to find me in. I'll just have to keep moving if at risk of being spotted, but running all the time is no option. Sooner or later I will have to fight, all I can hope for is to be ready. Hearing no one in the room, I could breathe for now as I looked around. This room looks like the one the Ravens were stored in after Akira was cloned. Walking further into the room, I looked into one of the pods expecting to see another Akira clone. What I did see, made me backup fast and cover my mouth so I didn't give my location away with a scream. Looking into a few more pods, I was vowing more and more Yoseph is going to suffer. All the pods had clones of Sora, Riku, Donald and Goofy.

Kitty: Oh... My... Gosh... This... This is sickening...

Please let Akira never know the truth about the Ravens... Already bad enough seeing her reaction in the game, never mind having to live it. It's a feeling of dread, confusion, anger, fear, all negative emotions in one. Unable to even stay here any longer, I moved to the door and listened to see if I heard anyone nearby. Hearing nothing, I peeked my head out before making a dash for it. When hearing footsteps, my ears were able to pick up where specifically they were coming from to duck into another room each time so I wouldn't be seen. Thank you cat ears...! Doesn't mean I could let my guard down... I won't be able to keep hiding, and the beatings from before are making it hard to keep running with adrenaline going and pain catching up.

Kitty: (Please let the others get here soon...! I'm going to get caught if I have to keep this up...!)

Once I didn't hear any movement, I looked out the door before making another run to try and navigate this place. If they had a map, it would help, the only thing is... I CAN'T READ IT AT ALL!! Map dyslexia... The funnest freaking thing in the world in times of danger... When I began to hear another set of footsteps, I was about to hide again until I heard some talking.

Akira: Idiots...! It's this way...!

Ryder: No, we need to go this way...!

Hal: You two both know I downloaded a map right...???

Ryder and Akira: And you only say that NOW?!

Hal: You never asked! You two were bickering so much, I couldn't get a word in!

Looks like I'm not the only one easily lost in this place. I knew I shouldn't, but the bickering was pretty funny and it did make me laugh a little. Huh, Riku's right, laughter can help with stress. Stepping out of my hiding place, I would have wanted to say something, but Akira kept talking.

Akira: Look, I say we go this way, and if you have a problem, you can go off in-

Kitty: Wouldn't recommend going that way unless you want the whole Raven force to deal with. Yoseph is mad as hell right now, and not in the mood for talking, only violence.

Akira jumped and yelled in fright when she turned to face towards me and fell over.

Akira: H-Huh!? Wh-What!?

Ryder: Kitty? You're here? How did you escape wherever Yoseph was holding you??

Hal: Not to mention sneaking around even past my sensors???

Kitty: Nice to see you all again. Escaping, SP. Sensors, I've been dodging Ravens the whole time trying to avoid torture, I didn't even know you were here until now. Also, if you were really trying to get caught, you three arguing is the right way to go. Very stealthy for you three... Sarcasm intended. How have you not even been caught with how loud you were fighting???

Akira: Sh-Shut up...!

Kitty: What? I could hear you arguing from the end of the hallway!

Ryder began to sweat when looking at him as he looked away.

Ryder: Were... we really that loud...?

Kitty: Nope. Just sensitive hearing, but your reaction was too good to pass up~ A little revenge for being called kid and girly.

Ryder began to sweat more as he was tricked with my words as I laughed at this.

Hal: And this is why women scare me...

Akira: What is THAT meant to mean?!

Hal yelped in fright as he hid behind Ryder.

Hal: N-Nothing at all!!

Akira: That's what I thought.

When Akira turned her back to Hal, I could hear him sigh to himself.

Hal: Scary...

I snickered to myself hearing that, but never said anything.

Kitty: Anyway... How did you all get here? Were you able to get away from the Ravens okay after having to split up?

Ryder: Yeah. After you two DITCHED me!

Akira: You offered the idea, you were the bait.

Kitty: Akira has a point there. Don't make the plan if you don't want to do it yourself.

Ryder: That's not how it works though...!

Kitty: So you'd leave your sister or a civilian to do it? That's cold, very cold Ryder. I thought you're all about protection.

Akira was laughing at Ryder being put on the spot like this, myself trying not to laugh.

Ryder: I can't win with you two...! Ugh... Can we please hurry and find those friends of yours?? Know where they are??

This stopped me laughing, trying not to break down again at the thought of the clones as I shook my head. Really shouldn't keep holding it back, but I can't do it now with danger lurking.

Kitty: Haven't had a chance to find them, too busy running and hiding. If I had to guess... They're being held in a room somewhere being tested on... Sora learned a new skill and I basically had to experience it first hand...

Akira: Don't tell me Yoseph has resorted to mind control!?

Kitty: Clones. He's cloned everyone.

Hearing that coming from my lips, Akira, Ryder and Hal looked at me in shock.

Hal: Clones??? Wait... If it's possible to clone even a child... N-No... I rather not think about it...

Kitty: Probably for the best, who wants to think like Yoseph...? That's a dark place to go. Point being though, they're most likely somewhere where Yoseph can keep a close eye on them.

Ryder: If he's learning what they can do and copying them, we need to stop that before he keeps making more of an army for himself...

Akira: An Army... Like the Ravens...?

Akira was looking deep in thought when asking this. She's going to piece together what the Ravens are soon...

Hal: Ravens are already enough to deal with. We need to get this sorted and fast!

Ryder: We'll figure out what to do with the Ravens later, Akira. We have innocents to save AND stop Yoseph. We can't relax when we're in HIS territory.

Akira looked as if she wanted to just deal with the Raven situation, which I don't blame her on. But sighed as she nodded.

Akira: You're right, Ryder. Innocents need to be rescued first.

As the two got their reasons in check, I felt my ears twitch and began trying to hide.

Kitty: Want to get caught? Get in here, now...!

Going into the room behind me, I signaled for the others to get in here. As they did and we closed the door, Ravens were turning the corner to just where we were talking. Breaths were being held when hearing the footsteps stopping outside our hiding spot. I felt my heart racing as it felt like with how they seemed to be staying out there for a bit, it seemed like they heard us and tried to look for us. Luck was not on our side this time, the doorknob turning as the Ravens were going to enter the room we're hiding in...!

Kitty: (Sh-Shit! They're coming in! We'll have no choice but to fight!!)

Looking at Akira and Ryder, it looks as if they had the same idea as they had their X-Batons ready. When the door opened up more, I gave a nod with my head as all three of us rushed down on the Raven to push them to a wall. The Raven grunts as Akira and I pinned them to the wall while Ryder summoned the Arm Legion to deliver a double punch to the gut to stun them. Ryder then switched for the Axe to swing the giant blade into an uppercut to send the Raven up into the air, while turning around to swing down on the helmet of the Raven. It began to crack as the Raven fell backwards onto their back with some blood coming out of the helmet. The Raven was trying to get away and struggling in Akira and I's grip, but Ryder gave another uppercut. The helmet wasn't strong enough to resist the strength, causing more cracks to appear and pieces of the helmet to begin breaking off. But still enough for what the Raven looks like to be seen in glimpses, and enough for pieces of the puzzle to be put together. Looking at Akira, it was the definition of pure shock when seeing the Raven looked like her.

Akira: Why... Why does the Raven look like me...?

And here strikes the moment of realization... Akira was completely quiet, all the things she learnt and seeing the Raven being connected.

Akira: The Raven... The cloning... Yoseph wouldn't... How would he have even cloned me?!

Kitty: When you got Injured by Jena and was sent to heal... Yoseph took advantage of that moment to make the Ravens... All the Ravens are just clones of you.

Akira looked at the clone as she fell to her knees and began to look at her own hands. She began to have a crisis of what was real to her. As she kept trying to figure out what was real for her, some cracking could be heard as the clone began to get back up like how Ryder did as I immediately went on alert.

Kitty: SHIT! SHE'S FUSING!!! BACK UP!

Ryder took action fast to move Akira away from the Raven to avoid getting hurt, myself letting go of the Raven and moving away to where they are as Hal's drone flew over. This was the intended purpose of the Ravens, to fuse with the Legions like this. Originally, Yoseph had the idea when Akira was hurt in the sewer fight and was forced to fuse with her Legion. With the Raven beginning to fuse with their Legion, I can only think of what joy Yoseph will have once he sees the recording or any camera in this place...

Ryder: What's happening!?

Kitty: The Raven! She's fusing with her Legion! Just like how you did!

Ryder: Fusing!?

Kitty: Fusing, combining, becoming one, whatever term you want to use! Because of the hits you got on her, the Legion is fusing with her to save her life, they do that when the Legionis is in a critical condition. Since you had that same experience with a clear sync rate, Akira's Legions AND the Ravens have that same ability. She's just going to end up in the same form you did after the fall! Either we try and get out of here fast, or end up fighting a... Human/Chimera fusion? Don't think there was ever a name for that form... Still, running or fighting are the options here.

As Ryder was trying to decide, Hal hurried to intervene.

Hal: Wait! We're forgetting one thing here! Ryder!

Ryder: Why are you saying my name as if I'm the clearest option here...?

Hal: Don't you see it? I've been running some tests, you could potentially do it again. With control this time, of course!

Ryder: You... Really need to be more specific...

Kitty: Hal is saying that you have the choice to fuse with your legion. It's a short time period, but it gives a power boost when going back into that form. He's right on having control though.

Hal: I only see three options with how this is going to go. One: We stay and fight and not use a fusion of our own, we die. Two: We run and try and wait until the fusion on the Raven wears off. Or three-

Ryder: I get it! I get it! I fuse with my Legion again and hope to even the playing field.

Hal: Yeah, that's pretty much covering all options. Option three sounds better, to avoid the risk of dying.

Kitty: Says the one not even here physically in person to be in danger, drone...

Hal: H-Hey! Wai-

Ryder: Don't you even start! Remember Zone 9 when you had me "go" with you there???

Hal: H-Hey! I was still helping you there!

Ryder: You flew away and left me when they brought me back! I was in a cell!

Hal: There wasn't exactly much I could do there! I couldn't go against the decision to place you in the cell!

Ryder: If I hadn't listened to you about going to the zone, I wouldn't have even gotten in trouble!

I was getting annoyed fast as Akira was just staring at her clone getting back up and convulsing as the process was about to complete. Can't blame Akira with how shocked she is, can blame Hal and Ryder for the arguing.

Kitty: As much as this is such a "thrilling" talk to here, RAVEN GETTING UP HERE! Save the fighting until after we're safe and alive, and not at risk of a drone being broken into pieces!

Beginning to freak out, Hal looked at Ryder.

Hal: RYDER!! IT'S NOW, OR WE DIE!!

Ryder: AUGH!!! ALRIGHT! FINE!! Get back and give me space!!! I would rather not accidentally hurt any of you if I lose control again by mistake!!

Akira was able to get up and move away, everyone moving to the back of the room to get as much distance as possible. Choosing to fuse with the Legion instead of a forced fuse, Ryder got the core of the Legatus and inserted it into his chest to make the fusion happen. With himself beginning to convulse slowly, Ryder was beginning to convulse more as the Raven had fused and began to charge. Before the claws reached Ryder, he soon exploded with energy. If we hadn't moved back, that blast of energy could have sent us flying. We may have missed it, but it hit the Raven who was forced back before the claws could strike. With Ryder back in the fused form, it became an even playing field with both Ryder and the Raven having the same level of power. It's just a case of who could overpower the other when the chance presents itself.

Kitty: This is going to get scary...

Akira: Th-That's... Ryder...???

Kitty: It is. This time, he's not just going to attack randomly, Ryder has complete control when choosing to fuse with his legion.

Akira: D-Do I HAVE that same ability...?

Hal: I... Can't say for sure... And nor should you try it without testing it. If you attempt it, who knows what would happen even during your first time...

Kitty: Hal's right, it could be a possibility you can if Ryder and the Ravens can. But not something to attempt, way too risky. Hoping you never end up in the critical state to go through a forced fusion either...

Hal: Not sure you could do it yet Akira... Sorry... If I could do some more research... Maybe...

Akira: It's okay Hal. You do enough already.

Hearing the sound of two roars, we looked to see Ryder and the Raven lock eyes with each other as they both charged in. The Raven was acting out of instinct while Ryder was fully aware of his surroundings. The two were focused on their own objectives as Ryder would attack and move quickly when about to be attacked. When getting behind the Raven, Ryder was able to get some hits off as the Raven was sent flying into the wall. It didn't stay down though as the Raven got back up and charged towards Ryder once more and was able to deliver a few blows itself on him. The Raven lifted Ryder up as if to slam him to the wall nearby before slamming him to the floor.

Akira: RYDER!!

Akira was about to charge in, but I had to restrain her.

Kitty: You are going to get hurt badly if you get in the middle of this! I promise, Ryder is going to be okay!

Akira: B-But! I already lost our Dad! I can't lose my brother too!

Kitty: You're not going to lose him. Ryder is going to win this fight.

Looking back at the fight, Ryder reached to grab the Raven by the throat before jumping up to the ceiling before throwing the enemy back down. Ryder summoned out claws as they glowed brightly with energy before sending volleys of energy cutters at the Raven down below. There was a loud roar of pain from the Raven when getting hit by the energy cutters, making it harder to get up. Feeling enraged, the Raven let out a roar that canceled the energy cutters out of the air and lept towards Ryder to crash through the ceiling and take the fight elsewhere. Akira rushed out from where we were taking cover as she yelled out through the ceiling.

Akira: RYDER!!!

Hal: Should we go after them? Though that could be a bad move as we don't know where they went.

Akira: I'm not just going to stay here without knowing if Ryder is okay, Hal!

Akira was about to go, but I quickly stopped her as I pulled her to face me.

Kitty: Keep calm! Do you trust Ryder?

Akira: I do! But-!!

Kitty: You need to keep trusting in Ryder. You are not going to be losing your brother. If he's survived a fall from that height, no doubt he could handle this Raven. Especially with full control now. Besides, Ryder is as stubborn as you are. I doubt he's planning on leaving you alone anytime soon, just like you don't want to lose him either.

Akira looked at me and then to where her brother was still fighting as I kept speaking to convince her what needs to be truly done.

Kitty: If Ryder was in your position, he would be worrying about you if you were fighting instead. But wouldn't he also focus on what needs to be done too?

Akira: I... Ugh... Yes... You're right...

Mentally sighing in relief, I was just glad the convincing worked.

Hal: If it helps, I could try and keep track of where Ryder is so we can meet up with him when things are safer.

Akira: Please... I'd rather at least make sure if he's okay or...

Hal: He'll be fine! Right now, we still need to go find Kitty's friends that are still trapped and get them out!

Akira: Right... You're right, focus on the issues at hand...

Hal: Yeah. And we should hurry. With Yoseph still trying to figure out what he needs to do, who knows how long it will be before he sees one of the Ravens in their current state???

Akira nodded, looking at the place where the fight was happening one last time before looking back at us.

Akira: Then let's get going.

Nodding my head, I approached the door as I looked out. Looking down at the Raven that was completely out cold, they didn't look like they were going to get up anytime soon. But with it being a female, a spark of either being a genius or being crazy happened.

Kitty: I may have a way to get us closer to Yoseph. It's insane, but the only way we may get around without having to keep hiding.

Hal: And what's that? Disguising yourself as the enemy?

I heard Hal's comment as I walked out the room and began grabbing the helmet on the out cold Raven. Slowly removing it to not risk waking her, I got the helmet and tried it on.

Kitty: Exactly~

Akira and Hal looked at me as if I REALLY was crazy as I looked at them.

Kitty: It's either look dumb by wandering around in the enemy stronghold like this, or disguise ourselves as the enemy. Your choice.

Akira and Hal wanted to counter what I said, but they couldn't deny how smart that was.

Akira: Honestly, I was ready to go all out. But since we do have the element of surprise, I don't see why not.

Kitty: Good, now. Are you going to help me move the Raven and get the armor or not?

As Akira and I moved to hide the Raven, we also looted the armor the Raven had while I was helped on putting the clothes on. After I finished trying to put the suit on with the helmet. Even though this was a good idea, I couldn't hide my embarrassment at Akira's taste in clothing for the armor when she first received it. I looked ridiculous in this!!

Kitty: Interesting taste in style you have, Akira...

Akira: What's THAT supposed to mean???

Kitty: The shorts...! Why do they have to be this short!? This is a new extreme on short shorts...

Akira: What's WRONG with the shorts I picked!?

Kitty: How are they even CLASSED as shorts?! Nonono. How are they LEGAL to wear as a police officer!? How were you so comfortable wearing these?!

Akira: Hey. They're comfortable for me. If you can't handle it, you can take them off.

Kitty: Ugh... It's going to look too strange if the clothing looks different...

Akira: Then stop complaining about it. The more you do, the worse you'll feel them riding up on you. Honestly, I wear these all the time and they don't feel uncomfortable.

Kitty: Then you need to look up the definition of what people normally call shorts...

Akira: Can we just get moving??? We need to stop Yoseph and help your friends. I have questions for Yoseph and I don't intend to be held back.

Kitty: Are you kidding?! You think anyone would stop you?! Go for it, I'll be there enjoying the show.

Akira: Then if you know, then I think we should get going then. The cameras on us are disabled. Yoseph won't be able to know our movements as long as we're disguised. If you make one move that is out of line, don't think I won't use you to get close to being this close to stopping this.

Kitty: Just remember we're on the same side here... I don't think I'll be lucky to escape death again if Yoseph gets too mad...

Akira: Noted. Now, put your helmet on and just follow me. Hal at least gave us a map before we arrived here, so at least we can make use of it in our helmets.

Kitty: Ma'am yes ma'am. You really should think about being in charge here with how good at orders you are.

Putting on the helmet, I made sure it was on right as I didn't want Yoseph getting even a little suspicious. Just got to remain silent too, that would blow it all if he recognised my voice. Akira put hers on as with how we really looked like Raven operatives. At least we could move more freely now.

Akira: You ready? Come on, let's go.

Kitty: Right behind you.

As Akira began to lead, I pulled up the map of the ARI research facility Akira gave to me. Looking at it, I followed Akira as I looked for where Yoseph would most likely be holding my friends. Above anything, they need to be saved first and make sure they can properly rest.

Kitty: Any ideas where my friends could be?

Akira: If we go to a place where Ravens are stationed at, we might be able to know if they are guarding a room heavily.

Kitty: And the more heavily it is guarded, the more importance it holds.

Akira: Exactly.

As we walked around, the plan of disguising ourselves was working well as no one stopped us when walking past Ravens. No more needing to hide at least.

Akira: So far so good...

As Akira and I went around the facility, we came across armories with more armor of the Ravens, a place where they were getting their Legions to control and practice with, their X-Batons and more. Worst of all, Akira saw the cloning tanks with her in them.

Kitty: Akira...? You okay...?

Akira: Y-Yeah... I'm just... How do I even look at all of this and be expected to stay calm...??

Kitty: There is no way to remain calm on this... But just got to appear calm until the time comes any anger can be let out. Once we can deal with Yoseph, there's no need to act calm anymore.

Akira: R-Right... I just... How does one even just... Stay sane seeing these???

That... Is the best question to ask in this. Seeing clones of friends is rough, but to see clones of yourself is a whole different level.

Kitty: I guess... Focusing on the task at hand? Seeing if keeping your focus on something else can help?

Akira: It's just... I don't even know how to respond to this...

Kitty: Do you just want to take some time to recover from the shock? The task is important, but it would be worse if the shock gets to you..

Akira: N-No... I'm fine... I just-

As we were about to continue, a scientist of the ARI walked up to us and looked at us.

Scientist: What are you two doing? You do realize there is training scheduled. The others can't start until you're there. Then Yoseph has plans to use more of you clones on those kids and animals.

Thank you for helmets being able to hide anger and annoyance in my eyes at what Yoseph has planned. There's no way that can happen, they've already gone through enough suffering at his hands! My hand balled up into a fist when the scientist turned his back to us, but Akira slapped my hand to look at me and shook her head. Ugh... This is going to be even more of a pain with disguising as a Raven if I can't keep emotions under control... When the scientist was out of ear shot, I looked at Akira.

Kitty: And taking the advice I gave to you back when not even able to follow it myself...

Akira: Hey, at least we're going to find your friends. But for right now, we need to go with that guy first if we want to keep up appearances.

Kitty: And what happens if we're having to go fight against everyone? Unless a plan to get them out there is made fast if that happens, the cover is at major risk of being blown.

Akira: We'll figure that out when that time comes. For now-

The scientist came back as he was looking rather annoyed.

Scientist: Get your asses moving. You're wasting people's time here.

Mega eye roll under the helmet. Yeesh, the ARK hires the most bossiest people, I swear. But like Akira said, we had to keep up appearances as we followed the scientist. When following him to a room, we saw other clones that were also in the same armor as us as we looked at each other. One word came to our heads during this... "Shit". One wrong move, and this is going to be an absolute hell to deal with. The scientist was at the doorway as he read off instructions.

Scientist: You all are to commence hand to hand combat. Use any means necessary to defeat your opponents to leave this room alive.

"Alive"??? Oh well if this just couldn't get any better... Sarcasm very much intended. Hand to hand combat is not exactly high on the list of skills, especially with relying on weapons the whole adventure to deal with Heartless. That's another mental note, learn hand to hand combat. And not just to leave "training" alive... When the scientist left the room, there was a buzz sound as if to signal the start of the training as the Ravens closest to each other began to attack each other at the same time. Akira and I looked at each other as we definitely were screwed.

Akira: Okay, we just need to fight. The Armor will give some defense. Not much.

Kitty: Honestly, even some defense is better than nothing in this case. But the keyword in what the scientist said is getting out "Alive". Unless the plan is for one to fake death, both of us getting out is not going to be easy. Actually... That might be the plan.

Akira: Okay, and what is your-

I held a finger up to signal to be quiet before I did this, not wanting the Ravens to hear anything as I glanced at them. Seeing them focused, I sighed relieved to myself before focusing on my power to turn invisible as I whispered.

Kitty: Still here, just invisible. Part of my powers. Don't say anything! I'm going to hide in the corner, make it seem like there's one less Raven here. When you're taken to where everyone is, I'll be following.

Akira: You little bi-!

Akira didn't get a chance to say what she wanted to me before getting punched in the head by another Raven as I began to head over to sit in a corner silently while watching them fight. Glad I can turn invisible now to avoid it, Ravens really don't go easily even against each other. With Ravens dropping, it wasn't going to be long until the "training", or better put as a fight for survival at this point... Will be over. Once things had finished, I heard the door being open again as the same scientist as before came into the room to look at those still here. From all that I've seen, there were neck snaps, back breakers, throat chops, strangulations and more death causing situations that had happened here. With how these trials are set up, it was disgusting along with horrifying what they were doing with these clones. This is going to be haunting me for the rest of my life, but just another reason that Yoseph needs to be stopped and fast. I couldn't stay in my thoughts long though, needing to keep focus. Which soon came back to listen to what the scientist had to say.

Scientist: So, you're the one to survive this run? Good work. Now, let's get you to where we're holding our other test subjects. Yoseph is keen on wanting to keep discovering what other powers the group holds for making more clones of them.

No worries about the scientist seeing my fists clenching and unclenching constantly this time, trying to keep calm and not let anger take over. At least I can see everyone, then it's just a case of making a plan on how to get them out. Even if it's getting Hal to lead them to the others.

Scientist: Well, we better get going. Yoseph is pissed enough that the other girl escaped earlier. I really do not need anything else happening today or else it'll be my head that's next.

I know it's his job he's doing, but it's kind of hard to feel sorry for him when he's helping with this plan. Focus... Don't let your thoughts get out of control. Just focus on seeing your friends. As everyone was following the scientist to where everyone is, I waited a few moments to keep some distance before following them. At least no one noticed Akira with the Legatus, that's going to make it a lot easier to follow the right person. When arriving at a room, we saw a door open to see a Raven being tossed out of the room as it had opened.

Scientist: Those brats and animals are just getting more ferocious now...

I mentally snickered to myself, very proud of how they're not giving in to the Ravens or Yoseph. No wonder Yoseph was so mad earlier though. How badly hurt would they be though...? Sounds like this has been going on for a while now... Sneaking into the room, I was able to look inside as my eyes widened. Various locations around the room were either scorched or frozen by many attacks. Heavy breathing could be heard as Sora, Riku, Donald and Goofy were bruised and damaged badly from all the attacks they were having to commit to staying on their feet. I held my hands over my mouth, even though the helmet was in the way as I wanted to help them badly now. But any sign of magic, if I even have any to use, and I'm in trouble with Yoseph knowing I turned invisible before. Just have to hope I either get magic fast or Brenda can do some serious healing. As I listened and waited, I heard Yoseph's voice over the intercom.

Yoseph (Intercom): So, ready for the next round?

Sora: How many does he have...???

Riku: It seems like we've been fighting forever...

Donald: There's no end...

Goofy: Can't we just have a break...?

To answer Goofy's question, a clone charged in towards the others as Sora raised his keyblade to block the next strike, but he buckled under the pressure as he was sent sprawling out onto the ground on his back.

Sora: Ugh... Can barely move...

Riku: This is going too far...! What are you even expecting when hardly even able to move?!

Yoseph (Intercom): Progress.

Donald: Progress?! The only thing you're getting is nothing if no one can move or do anything! You're wasting everyone's time here!

Yoseph (Intercom): On the contrary...

Opening the door, I looked to see with widened eyes that clones of Sora, Riku, Donald and Goofy began to walk in as there were three of them each.

Kitty: (OH COME ON!!! THIS IS JUST CROSSING A LINE!!)

I was screaming in my head at how Yoseph was using clones of the group against them, having to stop myself rushing in and making my presence known. Akira is here too, I know we'll get the group out. Even Hal is here... Hal! Knowing him, he'd have contacted Olive and Brenda! They may come with a helicopter that can get everyone away from here! As soon as everyone is out of this room, it's just a matter of running and time. As I was praying I was right about Hal, I heard the group reacting to the clones.

Donald: WHAAAAAT!?

Goofy: How come we're over there!?

Riku: Isn't it obvious? He's taken samples from us and is genetically making clones of us. I rather call them Replicas if anything...

Sora: Even Heartless are better than dealing with this...! We have to fight against ourselves now?!

Yoseph (Intercom): And it's not just cheap imitations. They're breathing, walking, copies of you all.

Looking at Sora's "Replica", it jumped into the air and began to charge power for an attack that built up energy before firing it that would impact against my friends with multiple shots!

Riku: Augh...! Th-That move...!

Sora: You mean it already learned it...!?

Yoseph (Intercom): Anything you can do, a clone can learn just as fast, even faster.

Goofy: This is just not right!

Agreeing with you there Goof! As I saw what was happening as the group barely dodged the attack from the clone, I was looking at the Ravens to see if I could find Akira. Spotting the Legatus, I saw her near the door as if planning something herself. Time REALLY is of the essence now! While trying to find an opening, the clones began to pull out weapons and prepare themselves to start another onslaught against my friends, but then suddenly, the Raven clone and Ryder in their fusion forms bursted from the floor to knock the clones into the air while Ryder slammed the Raven to the floor and send it back flying down. I would have completely panicked that Yoseph could have gotten the information needed for Noah, but as I looked closer, the fused Raven had taken a lot of damage. I'll honestly be surprised if the Raven even lived after the fusion ended. With the clones being sent flying like this, Yoseph didn't even seem to be paying attention to the Raven as his big ego took damage from his plans going wrong.

Yoseph (Intercom): What is going on now?!

Akira: And that's our cue to get out of here now...!

Yoseph sounded even more furious hearing Akira's voice from the breathing getting heavier, who wasn't even paying attention to Yoseph as I could see her using the Arm Legion to get the door opened.

Akira: Ryder! Cause some mayhem, will ya!?

Roaring, Ryder decided to take the fused Raven back down with him as I hurried to focus on using Time Stop once more. Dio was able to throw daggers that froze in the air during time stop, so I'm hoping the same thing can be done now to give the group a way to heal to have enough energy to run at least. Even though I can't use it long, once the effect had activated I focused on rolling over healing potions I keep on me over to the group. One for each of them. Glad I keep them on me now and keep them hidden, with lack of fighting skills I'd rather keep something to heal so I can focus magic on other spells. I just took some and put them in pockets in the armor in case of getting too badly injured against the Ravens. As the potions rolled just enough for the group to be able to see them before freezing in place, time started up again not long after.

Riku: Huh?

Sora: Potions?

Donald: Did we get beat up the entire time and never noticed!?

Goofy: I know I didn't have any on me when I woke up.

Sora: Then where did they even come from?

Riku: Ask questions later, idiot.

Looking at Riku, he was chugging his down fast as he recovered some of his strength to stand up.

Riku: But we're finally getting out of here!

Donald: Don't have to tell me twice!

As Donald got his potion and drank it fast, Goofy and Sora did the same. I smiled that they were able to use the potions, seeing them being able to stand without trouble or falling again.

Akira: Hurry up already! Not going to be able to keep the door open forever! Unless you all WANT to stay and be tested on!?

Riku: Hey! Don't speak for me!! I'd rather get out of here!!

Akira: Then move it already!!

Riku was leading the group when being the first to run and get out, followed by Donald, Sora and Goofy before Akira got out of the room just as the timer on the Legion was about to run out. With Ryder causing mayhem enough to distract a whole army, I kept focusing on the invisibility as I headed to the door myself. With Yoseph distracted with the scene, I got my Keyblade and used it to unlock the door, opening it just enough to get out and closing the door quietly. But I did hear Yoseph giving an order before I left.

Yoseph (Intercom): All Ravens and clones, get those brats immediately! And while you're at it, get me Akira! She is disguised as one of you!!

Kitty: (Heh, sus~ Maybe we should use a vent too, give the true imposter feeling~)

No time to call an emergency meeting though, everyone is going to be in trouble if we don't get out of here soon. Heading into a random room for a moment after checking it was empty, I dispelled the invisibility to get a breather. I was struggling to keep using it for so long, I may need to take a moment at times to get my focus back to keep using it until I get better practice. But I can at least take the chance to think of what to do. My friends are safe, Akira can help lead them and Hal will meet up with them too. If a helicopter is waiting, then they should get away from here and find somewhere to hide as long as the Ravens and Clones don't stop them. If they can't get out safely though... Just hoping that never happens. No time to waste on thoughts, I need to stay close by to know if they'll be safe or not. Focusing back on the invisibility, I closed the door behind me quietly again as I saw the group just down the hallway and moved to catch up with them. As we passed by the room where Akira found out the truth about the Clones, I saw Hal joining everyone.

Hal: Great to see you all! I was able to contact Olive and Brenda, they should be waiting nearby with a helicopter to get everyone out of here!

Akira turned to Hal and grabbed onto the floating robot and shook it.

Akira: And where were YOU with the update on Ryder's location!? He crashed through the floor where Kitty's friends were!!

Hal: I-It was not my fault! Communications have not been easy, it's like Yoseph was expecting us and was making it harder to talk to everyone! I barely got through to Olive, luckily she was able to understand what we needed.

As Akira kept shaking the drone, the group looked confused on who it was.

Sora: Who is the talking robot...?

Akira: The one who is going to be turned into scrap metal if he doesn't do his job right!

Hal: H-HEY!! L-Let's not be hasty here!! I got us a way out at least!

Akira: And if you don't get us out of here fast, your robot will be the first to be scrapped!!

???: Hey! That's my line lady!!!

???: Are you serious!? You ruined our damn stealth again!!

???: Dah, Zaku should be scrap.

???: CAN IT YOU MECHA MORON!!

Kitty: (And of course they would show up now...! Why can't they have gotten lost like all the other worlds?!)

Of all the things that can go wrong, the robots would show back up again!

Zaku: Hahaha!!! WE'RE BAAAAAACK!!!

Gouf: Hello, losers.

Dom: Time to destroy targets!

Donald: Why do you have to show up NOW?! Come back never!

Riku: Augh... We REALLY do not need this right now. Go scrap yourselves.

Zaku: Hey! That mouth is no talk for a child!!

Sora: You consider that a cuss word???

Goofy: Gwarsh, you don't exactly have the best language yourself, with how you keep calling us morons.

Donald: At least it's not as bad as someone we know.

Gouf: Hey, where is that guy anyway? Haven't seen him here at all.

Zaku: Who cares right now! We can take his lousy minions out and then we can focus on hiiiiiiim!!!

Donald was the first to freeze when hearing that coming from Zaku as he began to turn red with anger fast. I think he pressed the Jammy button. Where's the snacks when you need them??? Never have them when a good show is about to happen... Oh well, might as well take the chance to get back into my normal clothes being next to the room. As I headed into the room, I could hear Donald screaming enough to pierce anyone's ear drums.

Donald: EXCUSE ME!? WHAT DID YOU JUST CALL ME!?

Zaku: A. Lousy. Minion! Go get your hearing checked, duck! Now, time to bl-

Donald: I AM NO ONE'S MINION!!!

Donald pulled out his wand as he began to aim it at Zaku as he began to charge power into his wand.

Donald: I AM THE COURT WIZARD OF THE KING!!! YOU WILL NOT TREAT ME LIKE NOTHING!!!

Gouf: Zaku! Do something! You caused this!

Dom: We need cover! Now!!

Zaku: Why are you blaming me for this!?

Gouf and Dom: Because you opened your mouth!!

Zaku: EXCUSES!!!

As I headed back out the room, I could see a flicker of lights as Donald shot a beam of pressurized magic at Zaku, Dom, and Gouf as the magic tore a hole in the wall of the building while sending the three idiot robots back out into space.

Zaku, Gouf, and Dom: WE'RE HEADING INTO SPACE AGAIN!!!!

Huh, so not only are they stalker robots, they're also the robot version of Team Rocket. This adventure keeps getting weirder... And even weirder when Donald acted like Megumin, passing out as soon as he used that spell causing Goofy to have to carry him. It seems Hal and Akira think so too, both looking like they were unsure what to think.

Hal: Magic... Is something too strange to comprehend...

Akira: I thought Chimeras were bad... Those guys are just annoying.... But, no time to focus on that! Hal, do your job and get us to that helicopter!!

Hal: Considering where we are, we're very close to the entrance side! Almost close to freedom now! Let's go!

As soon as Akira let go of the drone, Hal was zooming away to get everyone out of the building as everyone ran fast to catch up. I was hoping that it would be easy and everyone could get on the helicopter, but with how the robots appeared, I had a sinking feeling that Yoseph would be waiting with how much time got wasted...

Location: Outside ARI, Helipad.

With the hole Donald opened up, everyone was running to the helicopter as Olive and Brenda were waiting for everyone.

Olive: Come on! Hurry up!

Brenda: Freedom is almost here!

As the group ran faster to get onto the Helicopter, they were getting closer and were almost onto it. But just as I feared, the one voice that no one wants to hear spoke up.

Yoseph: That's far enough, all of you.

As Yoseph came closer, Ravens and clones began surrounding the area leaving everyone outnumbered with no chance of getting away anytime soon. Shoot...! The worst case scenario is happening...! The group looked terrified with how they'd struggle to fight, Olive and Brenda jumping in.

Olive: This has gone way too far! Two are just kids! Hurting innocents, especially kids just for some project? That's despicable!

Brenda: Have you no humanity to even think about how many you've been hurting???

Yoseph: If you knew how important this is to me, you would be doing the same!!!

Brenda: And why is it so important to you?

Yoseph: Preservation of humanity! The willing to evolve and become that of Gods!!

Everyone looked at each other, no one seeming to know what words to say at what Yoseph said. It was just pure disbelief.

Goofy: That sounds...

Donald: Even the most hard headed palooka makes better ideas then that!!

Riku: Sorry, but your ideas are absolutely downright insanity!! Preserving humanity? It's just YOU wanting to believe you have the power of some God, nothing more.

Yoseph: And what would a kid like you know?! You're to say if you wouldn't want the power? Kids like you are incompetent and don't know your place.

It's one thing to insult me, but you're going to pay for insulting my friends and family! The worst case scenario is already happening, it's not going to cause me any trouble doing this as I spoke in a whisper to Yoseph.

Kitty: Oh really? Because the only person not knowing their place is you. If you're that desperate to know, I'll happily show you where you belong. Six. Feet. Under!

Yoseph became surprised when hearing my voice and began to look around to try and find me. Idiot. He can't find what he can't see. Maybe a little toying around would be a fun stress reliever~

Yoseph: The girl! Where are you!?

Sora: YOU KILLED HER! Are you going even more insane to be hearing voices now?!

Riku: First you killed her, now you want to make fun of us? I swear... You better get serious, or I'll end you for Jammy's sake.

Sora: Don't think that you'll be leaving me out of that!

Akira: Oh, don't worry about that, I think you're all in for a surprise.

As I saw the group looking confused as they looked at Akira, Olive and Brenda were silent as they knew what Akira meant. Goofy being the first to break said silence.

Goofy: Gwarsh, what do you mean by that?

As Goofy spoke, I moved away from Yoseph, moving towards my friends and leant on the helicopter to speak behind the group as I spoke up again.

Kitty: It means that Yoseph isn't hearing things. Insane as he is, he's not gone to those kinds of insane levels yet and you don't have to worry about doing anything for Jammy's sake.

Hearing my voice, the others turned around as I dispelled the invisibility to give a smile and wave.

Kitty: Hi guys~

Riku: Kitty!?

Sora: You're alive!!

Kitty: Either extreme luck, or one of the nine lives are gone. But not pushing it either way, I'd be very happy to avoid another near death like that.

Yoseph was getting angry as he glared towards me.

Yoseph: You! Stop toying with me! I want to know how to enact Project Noah!!!

Kitty: Toying with you? Oh please, if I was toying with you... You'd be hanging over an edge ready for the same fall me and Ryder experienced! But I'm not an almost murderer like you.

Akira: Yeah... Just where is my brother again? He should have been finishing up about now.

Ryder: Right here. Been here the entire time.

Akira yelped as she quickly turned around and smacked her brother on the face to fly into the side of the helicopter.

Akira: YOU IDIOT!!! DON'T SNEAK UP ON ME!!!

Ryder: Thanks for the warm reception, feeling the love here! You were the one wanting to know where I was!

Akira: That doesn't mean sneaking up on me like that!

Ryder: Happy to see you too, sis.

Akira: Ugh... So annoying sometimes!!

As the two siblings bickered with each other like this, Yoseph was going from angry to infuriated and fast.

Yoseph: ENOUGH MESSING AROUND!

Kitty: Really? I thought we were being serious the entire time? Oh right, you don't understand the definition of having some fun. That's really not good for you, you're going to get too stressed if you don't relax.

Trying to toy some more, I squinted my eyes and looked at him.

Kitty: You're even going gray fast. Yep, wrinkles too. Not looking good here, Yoseph. See what the stress of a plan to try being a God does to you? I don't think anyone needs to worry about helping you meet death, you'll be leading yourself there soon if you don't calm down. Maybe coming back to reality would help with that.

Yoseph seemed to be getting angrier and even getting wrinklier by the second it seemed. Really striking every nerve possible right now, but truly do not care. Seems the others don't either when looking at my friends trying not to laugh. Sora failed though, followed by Riku.

Sora: T-Too funny! Way too funny not to laugh at!

Riku: Only makes it funnier with how true it is!

Yoseph: All hands! I want all available units! I want all these people either alive OR dead!!!

And here it goes... The one thing I wished I didn't have to do...

Kitty: Do that only if you don't want to have the answers you keep demanding for Project Noah.

Before the units could charge in, Yoseph raised a hand and gave an order to wait.

Yoseph: And? If I attack, I get you, simple as that.

Kitty: Alive OR dead. Those were your words. Unless you really do want the only one with the answers dead? You got lucky once after the attempt to kill me with the fall. Chronos helped you see I'm still alive. You want to push the luck this time?

My friends looked at me in shock that I had an encounter with Chronos.

Riku: You what!?

I looked at Riku before looking to see the other shocked expressions, biting my lip when realizing I said that part about Chronos aloud. I know Jiminy is going to have a field day writing in his journal about this.

Kitty: Did not mean to say that part aloud...

Sora: How are you not dead!?

Kitty: Long story short, some deals were made. That's how.

Riku: Why do I get a feeling Jammy won't be happy to hear that?

I looked at Riku before looking away as I knew it wouldn't be just Jammy who wouldn't be happy if they found out what exactly the deals were, especially mine. Please let me have something go right and avoid having to talk about the deal.

Kitty: And that's why the rest of the details are staying with me.

Riku: Why do I get the feeling those details would not be kept secret for now...?

Kitty: Why do I get the feeling if not you, it's going to be either Sora or Donald demanding the details?

Sora: What!? I don't ask a lot of questions!

Riku and I looked at each other, thinking the same thing.

Riku and Kitty: You ask the most questions out of everyone here.

Sora turned white with betrayal on both of us as if his soul began to leave his body.

Sora: Betrayed...! Betrayed by my own friends...!

Sora quickly ran to be on the helicopter and be in a fetal position. Why does that remind me of Ouran Highschool Host Club for some reason??? Oh right! Tamaki. If he starts growing mushrooms in the corner, Tamaki is going to be Sora's new name.

Sora: I'm being bullied...!

Brenda: Just... Um... Be strong, okay...?

Riku: Sorry about the overdramatics, he'll snap out of it soon enough.

Yoseph: If you are quite done with this drama fest... The negotiations have begun. Stop wasting my time, or I'll give the order to capture you all ALIVE...

I looked at Yoseph when he said this, getting serious again.

Kitty: Not happy to have to keep making deals with devils, but it is what it is... You want the answers, I want my friends safe. You let EVERYONE go, I'll give you info. But you have to leave everyone alone, no going back to capture them or sending orders for their capture. And I want to SEE everyone going. Not giving anything if I don't know for sure they're safe.

Yoseph looked at me and took a breath.

Yoseph: In the end, I'll get my answers soon enough.

Kitty: If you're that willing to go through with it, even knowing it's your death coming, I'm just guiding you to it.

Yoseph: Project Noah, is humanity's salvation. It will NEVER die!

Kitty: If you're that sure on that, then agree to the deal. Everyone goes, I stay and you got what you wanted.

Yoseph thought for a moment and sighed.

Yoseph: Let everyone get on the helicopter and go, before taking the girl to a room and locking her up.

As I stood there, the others felt like they wanted to take me with them, but I could see the clones and Ravens showing their weapons when trying to reach for me. I glanced at the group, giving a small smile despite being terrified right now. But I knew this was the only way they'll be safe.

Kitty: Go. The Neuron group will be able to keep you safe. If you try anything right now, there's no way you'll be in a position to fight. Your safety is the priority.

Riku: But we can't leave you with this mad man!!

Kitty: This was already planned. Yoseph wouldn't let anyone away easily, this is the only way that you're getting out of here.

Sora: Then what will you do staying stuck here!?

I bit my lip, going silent at the question. That silence was most likely enough of an answer, having made no plans for that.

Kitty: Just get out of here already unless you want to risk Yoseph changing his mind.

As the others looked at me and then to Yoseph, they wanted to get me out of there. But Ryder and Akira began to do what they could to get my friends onto the helicopter. Even having to push them on gently with help from Brenda and Olive when not moving from their spots.

Riku: Let us go!

Sora: We can't just leave her!!

Goofy was about the only one not being pushed, setting Donald down as he reluctantly got on the helicopter.

Goofy: But it's going to be too risky staying ourselves...

I looked back to see Donald looking at me when he woke up as I looked back to Yoseph.

Kitty: Get the Ravens and Clones to put their weapons away. I'm not going anywhere.

Yoseph didn't want to lower the guard too much though.

Yoseph: They stay here however. I won't be alone without reassurance I won't be attacked.

Kitty: I understand that, just get the weapons away. It might be the only way to get the stubborn heads out of here with how they refuse to leave.

Yoseph gave the order to have the clones and Ravens to holster their gears and looked at the helicopter.

Yoseph: Well?? You're free to go.

Kitty: Very kindly asking you to shut up and get going already!

Akira seemed to take the controls while Ryder closed the doors when everyone was inside. They began to take off as the Ravens and clones surrounded me. I didn't pay attention to that though, watching the helicopter getting further into the distance as relief flooded me at how my friends were finally safe from Yoseph.

Yoseph: Now, come with us. You are about to make history in the making.

I looked at Yoseph, tilting my head as I thought about what he said.

Kitty: Really? Because I don't remember saying I would tell you anything immediately

Yoseph: You WILL tell me what I want to know, NOW!

Kitty: I said I would give you info, but never specified telling you now. Amazing how a missing word or two can change the meaning of a sentence.

Feeling his blood boil, Yoseph began to yell at me.

Yoseph: I WILL NOT HAVE SOME ANIMAL GIRL BE WHAT STOPS MY PLAN!!! TELL ME WHAT I WANT NOW, OR I'LL HAVE THEM FORCE IT OUT!!!

Kitty: Then make them force it out. If there's one thing, you keep to your word. My friends are out of your grasp, and with that you have nothing to make me talk. And killing me would just make it so you don't have the info.

Yoseph growled before composing himself. Something I didn't think he was capable of at this point.

Yoseph: Then you leave me no choice. I'll just have to take "extreme" measures to get the information out of you. It will happen eventually, and I will make sure I get them. Take her in.

Before I knew it, everything went black as I felt something hit me in the head from behind as I lost consciousness.

Third point of view

Location: Cat Hideaway

As the helicopter landed, everyone was at a place known as Cat Hideaway. Akira and Ryder would find cats on their missions, and would bring them here like their father would do. But not even all the cats could calm the nerves of the group.

Riku: I can't believe we just left her there...

Sora: We should have done more to help...

Goofy: We didn't have much choice though.

Donald: He had an army, we were on our last legs!

Riku and Sora: Doesn't mean we couldn't have tried something!

Ryder was getting fed up of hearing the group yelling at each other like this, raising his voice to stop it.

Ryder: Will you all stop the fighting?! If you want to do something, get healed and make a plan then!

As Ryder said that, a cotton was placed to his cheek as he tensed up. It had medicinal medicine to clean wounds.

Ryder: Owowowowowowow!!!

Brenda: Would you stop squirming??? You said to get healed up.

Ryder: I didn't mean it for me! For them! They're the ones that got stuck dealing with all that fighting all the time for Yoseph to make the clones.

Akira: Yeah, and because of it, even they have their abilities as well.

Olive: But... Doesn't it strike you as weird...?

Akira: Huh? Weird how?

Olive: I mean... He has everything he needs for his own personal army... Why would he just let us go like that?

Donald: Because now he'll have the answers he needs for that Project Noah thing! Either she just gives the info, or he finds a way to get the info! And we're all going to be doomed!

Akira: Even after all of that, he'll just clone her!? DAMN!!!

Akira then punched the wall with her fist as Brenda got up.

Brenda: Hey! I can't help you if you keep hurting yourselves!!

Akira: Sorry, sorry. But this is... No matter what we do, we can't win...!

Everyone was quiet, Riku looked around the room while hearing cats meowing around and trying to seek attention from others. With thoughts of Kitty roaming in his head, Riku stood up and walked over to Brenda.

Brenda: Is there something I can help you with?

Riku: I need to get back into fighting condition. And I don't have time to wait for it.

Brenda: What are you planning?

As Brenda asked this, she was sorting out the medical supplies while waiting to hear Riku's answer.

Riku: I'm going back to save Kitty.

Brenda was surprised, but said nothing to this as she began her work. Donald was the one to comment.

Donald: ARE YOU INSANE?! You saw that army! We can't even see those Legions that are used, and the clones have our abilities!!

Riku looked back at Donald with a glare that even sent chills down his spine.

Riku: That didn't stop Kitty from coming to rescue us when she was badly hurt! When we last saw her, she could've died from the fall!! I will NOT abandon her when she came to rescue us, even after her fight with Chronos! I refuse to let that be!!!

Hal had been silent the whole time the scenario went on, but couldn't stop the comment when hearing Riku.

Hal: If there's one thing this group has in common, it's stubbornness and craziness! Are you really sure going back is the best idea?

Riku: If we DON'T do something, we're all going to die anyway!! Is that how you want to go out?! Dying for fighting against nothing!? You're supposed to be defending the peace!! Not cowering in a place waiting to die!!!

Sora was in complete shock at how Riku was acting, but was agreeing with his points as he got up to talk to Riku.

Sora: If you're going, you're not going alone! I'll get healed and I'll be right there fighting with you.

Brenda: Not you too!

Goofy and Donald stood up and they both gave a nod as well.

Goofy: Kitty's our friend too! We're not gonna just sit back and let this happen!

Donald: There is no way that maniac can win like this! Kitty's our friend and she saved us!

The others looked at Donald in hearing him say that.

Donald: What? What??

Sora: Am I hearing things or did Donald just use the word friend...?

Even Jiminy, who's been focused on documenting everything, had to pop out upon hearing this as he looked at Donald.

Jiminy: Sorry Donald, but it does come as a surprise. You don't tend to get into the fights or call anyone a friend like that.

Riku: So, what changed for you to call her "friend"?

Donald crossed his arms and looked away.

Donald: She just comes up with better ideas than the two palookas.

Goofy: Gwarsh, is that really all it is? It's not an easy thing to get you to call someone a friend.

Donald: I won't say it again!

Sora: And there's the Donald we know. I thought we got a clone of him for a moment.

Donald: I AM NOT A CLONE!!

Sora: Yep, that's Donald alright. Same temper.

Before Donald could show his temper to Sora, Olive intervened with her own question.

Olive: You're all really going to be going back there??? Despite all the risks and the risk of being captured?!

Riku looked at Olive as he spoke for everyone.

Riku: If it was someone you loved or cared for, wouldn't YOU be wanting to do and use anything possible to go back and save the people you care for and stop the madman from doing anything else???

Olive: This group... You're all impossible with this stubbornness. If you're not changing your minds, then you're not going alone either. Not without any backup.

Akira: That's why I'm going too.

Ryder: And here I thought Akira was the stubborn one. Well if you're needing backup, you've got my support too.

Brenda: I can't believe you all are- Ugh...! Forget it! I have no way of fighting this as everyone seems to be getting their heads into a blender in wanting to go back to that place! Just make sure you get any wounds sorted first, or it is going to be going from reckless to a death sentence.

Olive: You could have just said you wanted to help.

Brenda: If you're going, then you have no time to waste. It's going to be a hashed job, but I would rather some protection than anything else. Crazy kids and animals wanting to go facing an army, ridiculous...!

Sora: Crazy seems the better term. But this whole thing has been crazy, not much difference making it even crazier with fighting like this.

Brenda: IT'S STILL CRAZY!!!

Donald: Crazy or not, it doesn't matter! Madman to stop here!

Ryder placed a hand on Brenda's shoulder and looked at her.

Ryder: He's got a point. With only Akira and I having Legions, we're only able to help fight other Chimera type enemies. They are able to fight their clones and even the Raven's physically.

Brenda: Point taken... Now just stop wasting time and let me go on with the job. And no squirming this time. With how you all want to be healed up for the fight, you're in my corner for an hour. And I can do WHATEVER I want.

Ryder: Must you put it like that like you're trying to put the fear of God in us...?

Brenda: Do you want to be healed fast, or not?

Ryder: Shutting up now.

Brenda: Good. That's what I wanted to hear.

Riku leaned to Sora and whispered to him.

Riku: Why do I get the feeling we angered a demon...?

Sora: Maybe she is one?

Before the two could continue, a scalpel lodged itself into the wooden frame nearby.

Brenda: I'm a Doctor, not deaf.

Both Sora and Riku looked pale when they saw the scalpel lodged into the frame.

Riku: No wonder it's advised not to make a woman mad...

Sora: Lesson learnt...

As silence descended so as to not make Brenda any more mad, it gave her a chance to focus on healing everyone as much as possible. Brenda stuck to her word for doing whatever she wanted for an hour, but the results spoke for themselves with everyone being in a better position to fight the army.

Akira: No reason to ever doubt your abilities, this is impressive! Didn't think it was possible to do so much in one hour.

Brenda: It's not perfect, but should be good enough for now as long as there's no recklessness. Or at least not too much of it. Before you go rushing in though, at least make some form of a plan. Not like the one Hal thought of in just GOING through the front doors.

Hal: It was the best thing I could think of at the time! It wasn't expected to have to make a plan!! Besides, we got through last time like that.

Brenda: And THAT is what I call being RECKLESS!!!

Hal: Then what do you suggest then?

Brenda: Either a back entrance, or the least place they expect you all to enter from.

Goofy: What would be the least place they would expect us to enter from?

Brenda smiled when Goofy said that.

Brenda: The ocean~

Akira paled as she began to shake her head in desperation.

Akira: Nope, nope, nope! We are NOT doing that! I will not do THAT!

Ryder: Really? You're gonna let that stop you? Even now??

Akira: Stop talking about it, I don't want to hear it.

Brenda: And yet, if you all want to get in without being noticed directly, up from the ocean you must come from.

Akira groaned, but couldn't think of anything to say against that.

Akira: I really hate all your good points...

Donald: Why? What's wrong?? Can't swim???

Akira was blushing hard when Donald said that as Riku was the first to speak.

Riku: Um... I think Donald just pointed that out clear as day.

Akira: Can we drop it???

Ryder: The fact you're an adult like me and can't swim, honestly, I'd feel just as embarrassed.

Akira: YOU ARE NOT HELPING!!

As the plan was being formulated, the scene shifted back to the ARI institute.

Kitty's point of view

Location: ARI, Testing Chambers.

If anyone is wondering what Yoseph meant by "extreme" measures, here's the idea. Absolute torture! And not what the group went through, even worse than that! I was breathing hard as I was sweating from the intense situations I was being placed under... After I had allowed my friends to escape from this place, Yoseph has been trying to wear me down in terms of trying to interrogate me. Causing harsh environments, fighting, or a combination of the two. All so that he could get his hands on the power he needs...? I know he was desperate, but this is taking new levels... It wouldn't have been too bad had Chronos not gotten the constant beatings on me, that's just making the pain go from bad to excruciating. Still, Yoseph had gotten nothing out of me which I'm classing as a victory right now.

Yoseph (Intercom): How much longer will you be keeping yourself up? I have the best doctors that can treat you and make you keep going. You won't be getting ANY rest from me.

Kitty: Then keep at it. Because the only info you're getting easily is that you will DIE for this power you're so desperate for. You know most people would really be reconsidering if it's worth dying for, right? You STILL have a choice!

Yoseph (Intercom): And what do you know? Huh? You know nothing of conviction. You know nothing what you will do to fight and die for. You may think you saved your friends, but all you did was sacrifice yourself.

Kitty: You think I don't know that? I chose the risk of death with no regrets. Because my conviction is helping and keeping my loved ones safe. If that lies in death or sacrificing myself, then so be it.

Yoseph (Intercom): Then you know nothing about what it means to be strong. Once a fool, always a damned weak fool.

Kitty: Different kinds of strength. Maybe if you lived in the same world as everyone else instead of whatever delusional land you made inside your head, maybe you'd see that. Why do you even want this power so much? You can say it's to save humankind, but that sounds more like a cover to the real reason. No one would be this desperate for it otherwise.

Yoseph (Intercom): Humans should not have to remain shackled to this kind of existence! With how humanity has grown, not only can we achieve further, but evolve as a whole! This world needs a savior to house everyone, and together they will unite as an ultimate being that will END the Chimeras!!! Noah will be that savior!!!

Kitty: Do you not see any of the damage that's been caused?! What about all the legionists that fight the Chimeras??? That can be seen as saving people, not expecting everyone to just bow down to your own beliefs like that! What about all the people that suffered the redshift? Did you even TRY to save them???

Yoseph (Intercom): They can all BURN in hell for losing who they are!! What matters is the completion of the project and the only key I have left is resting with you! It's so close! JUST! GIVE! IT! TO! ME!!!

Kitty: Oh the irony of you saying about the people who had NO CHOICE when suffering the shift losing themselves, but expecting everyone to give up who they are for this project! Noah would be no savior to the people, if anything it's just ending humankind because of the whole one body, one mind!!!

As I said that, I felt an electrical shock course through me intensely as I twitched for a moment before falling face down onto the floor and gasping for air.

Kitty: Don't... Ask for info if you... Can't even handle... The truth...

I felt another electrical shock as it felt it was getting stronger than the last.

Yoseph (Intercom): I'll get that information! It's not a promise! THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE!!!

Kitty: I am giving you info right now!! I am trying to save everyone!!

My eyes widened as I had to bite my lip when feeling a greater surge of electricity coursing through my body.

Yoseph (Intercom): NOT WHAT I WANT TO KNOW!!!

Kitty: You know people usually thank someone for helping save lives, including YOURS right?! The project is dangerous, far from being a savior!

Yoseph (Intercom): SILENCE!!!

It was as if I could hear a buzzing in my head as it seemed my hearing was going impaired and even my senses as my body was going numb in pain. Crap...! Going to be hard to stop Yoseph if I struggle to move...!

Yoseph (Intercom): The ANSWER!!! Tell me!! If you don't I'll find another way to achieve that dream I sought for!!!

Kitty: Lead yourself to death as much as you want, but I'm not going to lead everyone else to it by giving you the answer. I gave you info, even if you don't like it's the TRUTH.

Yoseph went quiet as he then spoke.

Yoseph (Intercom): All you had to tell me was what I REALLY wanted. But now, you will have to perish... But before you do, I'll tell you just how I'll find my answers for Noah.

Kitty: Oh such a high honor... And how WILL you do it is what I would ask if you weren't so predictable with the cloning. Maybe think of a different scheme next time.

Yoseph (Intercom): At least when I clone you, your memories will all be intact. Even the answers I seek for.

Kitty: And how long are you planning to look for them? A lot of memories to get through first before finding them. But your choice if you want to waste time like that.

Yoseph (Intercom): Well, with recent workings on the clone making, after you were brought in, we had begun developing a clone with your memories. That was AFTER Chronos brought you in.

My eyes widened hearing this, trying to get back up and ready to break the damn door to get to Yoseph personally. I was able to get up to kneel on one knee, but couldn't move any further from the pain.

Kitty: You know there's a special place in Hell for people like you!

Yoseph (Intercom): And yet, I will ascend to the realm of the gods.

Kitty: You will ascend to complete MADNESS if you don't stop the plans NOW! Noah is the worst idea you can ever do! It's going to end the same like what happened with Jena in that Chimera form, unable to be controlled.

Yoseph (Intercom): But once inside Noah, everyone will join in synchronicity.

Kitty: If everyone ends up in Noah, all it leads to... It's just the death of humankind by YOUR hands. You're not going to be stopping the threat, you'd just become the threat.

Yoseph (Intercom): You can choose to stay there now. Once the clone is done, I'll dispose of you myself.

Kitty: Oh? I'm surprised you even do anything yourself like that. Considering how you just hide behind the intercom or the clone army the whole time. If you think I'm just waiting around for you though, then you thought wrong. Sorry to burst your bubble, but I don't sit around to wait for destruction and death to happen.

Yoseph (Intercom): Then enjoy the nice electric show to have here.

Before I could say anything, I began to scream at the intensity of the shocks. I could hear my voice going so high and loud with how painful the shock was it felt like it was going on forever before it shut down automatically as Yoseph sounded through the voice that was muffled softly. Shit! I can barely hear and I can't even feel anything! This can't be the end! When the shocks stopped, I trembled softly before falling onto the ground. It was getting harder to breathe along with a racing heart, and my vision was getting blurrier by the second. I can't close my eyes though, I need to stay awake...!

Kitty: Fuck you and your electric show...! Your definition of nice needs working on...

Yoseph (Intercom): And yet, here I was, enjoying myself.

Kitty: Yeah, no surprise there... Have heard that psychopaths enjoy torture like this. Wonder if it's the same when the same torture is going to be applied to you.

Yoseph (Intercom): Enjoy what life you have left, those shocks will see you out. Eventually.

Kitty: Of course you would insist on making it the most painful death like this...

I was met with silence as Yoseph seemed to have left the place already. Left for dead, fan-freaking-tastic... Even when I tried to get back up, it felt as if my body had stopped listening as I couldn't even move my hand. Every breath felt like a constant punch to the lungs too... With no feeling but pain or numbness left, It felt as if there wasn't anything I could do, I couldn't even keep my eyes open. Seems like... I've officially reached the game over...

???: What are you doing... Get. Up.

Is that a voice in my head...? Please don't tell me I'm going insane now...

???: Get. Up. Are you going to just let that fucker get one up on you like this? I thought you wanted to protect your friends.

It's not bleep box saying this, Wayfinder couldn't swear like this... Unless this is part of death. I always thought it was just silence and darkness.

???: I. SAID. GET. THE. HELL. UP!!!!

And of course I got a bossy voice... WOULD GET UP IF I COULD, RANDOM VOICE!! I was barely able to get my eyes open enough to look around the room, seeing if there was someone here and I didn't even realize when dealing with the interrogation. Can't see anyone else here, but hard to really see when you're struggling to move from a face on the damn floor position.

???: Oh, so I guess you're just gonna lie there, let a madman make the SINGLE MOST BIGGEST MISTAKE, and let him get away with that??? What about your friends!? They're here on the ARK still and what if they get absorbed by Noah!? Did you EVER THINK OF THAT!?

Add a headache onto the list of ever growing pain... If Yoseph ends up wasting a lot of time to try and get the answers, then it gives them a chance to escape somehow. If not... Sora and Riku! They refused to leave and I know they would do something risky! Fuck, fuck, FUCK! Can one thing go right in this place?!

???: Then I think you know what you should do. Repeat after me - Get. Up.

If this is some mind reader messing with me now, then this is the worst day ever! Whoever's speaking is right though. Maybe I can force my body to move if I try and move fa- Gah! Owowowowowowowow! Bad idea moving fast like that! Screw the shocks, Yoseph and Chronos!

???: Good. Keep that up. Then, while you're at it, focus on that door. You can thank me later for where to direct your anger at for now.

Oh yeah, not like I don't have the anger raging fire right out its head like in Inside Out right now! Try directing THAT kind of anger at something specific! I managed to at least get on one knee, but had to lean against a wall in a sitting position to try and breathe better.

???: Then I guess you're going to let your friends die for not trying to do SOMETHING.

This voice is going to get on that anger list if it thinks that... I need to get my friends out of here, I did not risk sacrificing my life for nothing! Just please don't let them be doing anything reckless right now...

???: If they learned ANYTHING, your friends and even YOU, would risk saving them. Or have you forgotten your friends already know what you would do in their place?

Hate good points, freaking hate them... Riku is more mature but stubborn, Sora is plain recklessness, Goofy more the calm one, Donald.. Is Donald... Still scary to think what they could be doing right now though... Doubt even Neuron could handle them well if they get insistent.

???: Oh, and since some OTHERS know what Yoseph is planning, you must've forgotten that the Legionists and others are just as much wanting to come back for round two? Angry enough yet on wanting out?

Neuron can handle Yoseph easier, but the clones are still different from the magic...

???: Then they're gonna need all the help they can get. But you can't do anything because you're weeeeeak.

Fuck this voice... I can at least breathe easier now, but my heart is still racing and my senses are barely there... Yoseph is going to find out what the shocks are like as soon as I can even move properly...

???: Awwww. Look at the whiny little baby. Still on the ground unable to get up and able to do anything. Weeeeeeeak.

Ughhhh... I thought Chronos was bad with weak talk, but this isn't even fiction character references....! It took a few attempts and I could barely keep my legs falling out under me, but at least I could stand for now. I know the shocks are going to kill me, but it's a cost worth paying for everyone as I took a few steps to get some strength back in my legs. I'm not dying without stopping Yoseph, or at least attempting too.

???: And then what about your friends? Are they gonna have to come here and rescue the "Damsel Princess of Heart" in distress? HA! What a joke that would be!!

Voices in heads are another thing on the hate list. Even Wayfinder is better than this right now, at least it's funny trying to hear him swearing at me. Managing to at least not fall with every step, it was a slow and excruciating walk to the door. First thing is the vending machines for some medicine. Going to need to stock up on that, and potions when getting back to Traverse Town after using the last four to help everyone. Side quest is just finding out why I have a random voice in my head now.

???: Good luck with that. If you don't even remember me, you're definitely hopeless.

Specifically damn mind reading voices in heads are on the hate list... Who the hell is going to remember a voice in their head?! This better be some damn side effects of nerve damage so I don't live with this voice...

???: Now that is a funny joke that I haven't heard of before. Or EVER.

And remaining silent because I'm not going to keep mentally talking to voices unless it's AI. Getting to the door, I had to lean on a wall before I fell, cursing Yoseph and Chronos to the moon and back. And myself for making the deal with Chronos now... Frick, that was way too reckless!

???: I'll say. Honestly, you need to have a bigger backbone AND practice that Time Stop now. If you don't, you're going to seriously regret it when that time comes.

Regretting ever letting myself talk to you, random voice! At least having some hearing, I pressed my ear against the door to listen out for anyone before peeking out a little and sighing relieved to see no one. Yoseph really must think I'm dead to have no one guarding the area. Heh, looking forward to surprising him with being alive once more.

???: Yeah. Except you still got a door, and that's blocking your only way out of this room. Have you EVER thought about an escape plan?

Ughhh... It would be the one thing I never thought of... Never expected things to get so bad, but this is truly extreme right now. Blegh, that's a bad taste agreeing to something Yoseph said. I can open doors with the Keyblade, but it's just avoiding an entire army that's going to be a problem.. Invisibility won't last forever, and it's going to be hard to focus on that when it's a pain every step, that's out...

???: Then have you ever thought of using Star Platinum when in emergencies to stop time and activate invisibility in short bursts?

And that... Is actually the best idea...

???: And I thought you weren't going to listen to the voices in your head~?

Gloat and I will bang my head enough to avoid hearing you... Why am I even hearing you NOW?! The whole time it's been radio silence and suddenly I'm feeling insane hearing a voice.

???: Heh. Wouldn't you like to know. You're the reason I'm even stuck like this. Listening to you whining and crying.

Not saying, or I guess thinking? Anything, this is going to take some use too... I just focused on getting out of this room. Getting my Keyblade, I used it to get the shock bracelet off me before I unlocked the door and got it closed quietly. That's one part done, next is the vending machines. I just need to buy enough time to keep moving and stop Yoseph getting the answers before the shocks make me drop dead, or however people die from that. This is something I never thought I'd be wondering about... So glad my friends didn't have to worry about this. Blinking to try and clear my vision even slightly, I began walking to find the vending machines while listening for anyone coming.

???: Someone is coming! Hide!!

Frick! Ducking into the nearest room, I held my breath to do anything I could to avoid getting caught. So maybe voices in heads aren't so bad right now.

???: Good reflexes. From the sound of it, there seems to be four- No, five Ravens walking down the hall.

Only saying this once, but... Thanks for the save. You're not too bad when you avoid the whole rude talking.

???: Oh please don't get sappy...? It's just fucking gross.

Duly noted jerk. Maybe you should be Donald's voice instead, you'd get along great!

???: Don't pair me with that duck, that is the grossest thing I ever heard from you and frankly, you wouldn't like it either.

I've been dealing with him the entire time!

???: And yet, another point made.

Shut it and just help me know if anyone is there. You're going to need to be the guide for a while.

???: And what do you say when you want help?

Please help if you don't want me knocking myself out to avoid hearing you...

???: Good enough I guess. Looks like you're clear. You should be able to move now.

You're the one who wants no sappiness, you get what you ask for. Saying/thinking this, still need to get used to this, I headed out of the room and walked quietly. Seeing what looked like the shape of a vending machine coming up, I sighed in relief. Finally I can try and numb this pain!

???: Around the vending machine! They're about to spot us!!

Either the shocks or the army from lack of senses are going to get me killed soon...! Stopping in my tracks, I moved into a random room again to bang my head softly. Curse. The. Stupid. Shocks!

???: Ow! Ow! Ow! Will you stop that! It hurts here!

Well excuse me your highness, want to swap places and experience being practically blind and deaf right now?!

???: How about keeping yourself from getting hurt enough as is! You're one hit from knocking out and I rather keep you alive more than anything!!

Because you care or just don't want to be killed yourself?

???: Let's just say that I have my reasons and I rather let you figure that out "Princess".

You know that if you say it so sarcastically, that's going to be an insult to the ACTUAL Princesses...

???: But you're no Princess. Just a tacky substitute in case whoever wants to use the Princesses for something has you as a backup if Kairi doesn't reawaken from inside Sora. Honestly, who wrote that story to lead up to that? Sounds so lame of a shock to me.

Kairi deserves better. But the game was written when girls had pretty much... Bluntly no purpose or lack of it in games. Would be nice if she had more of a role, she's a good character. But if she is awakened for completing the seven hearts, it's going to be by Chronos. I'd rather avoid her having to deal with him as much as possible.

???: And THAT THERE is gonna get you killed for nothing!

And THAT THERE is trying to avoid her dealing with the worst maniac in history! No one here should have to be dealing with Chronos!

???: And yet, you're trembling in fear while talking about him.

With how much he's done? He's a LITERAL MURDERER! He almost killed Jammy by messing with a camera and adding lasers to it!! FROM INSIDE A BOOK!! It's hard not to be scared of him!!

???: Heh~ Sounds like someone cares for the knucklehead~

I care about all my loved ones, doofus. I wouldn't be trying to save everyone otherwise.

???: Heh. Not that way I mean. I meant the kissy goo goo crap.

YOU CAN GET THAT IDEA OUT OF MY HEAD RIGHT NOW!!

???: Nope~ Instead~ I'll just do this and this...

I would highly recommend shutting up on this unless you DO want me dropping dead.

???: Fine. But when you feel better, I'll have something excellent to make you scream~

Already dealing with enough sadists or psychos, don't need you adding to it. Please just tell me the Ravens are away from the vending machine.

???: They are. You're free to get your heals now.

I sighed relieved hearing this as I headed out the room. Heading to the vending machine, I moved fast in a quick run to get there before anyone else showed up. The pain didn't like it, but worth it as I can get something to numb it now. Don't think I'll be able to get anything to help my senses, but they should hopefully come back... For now, I got some medicine and painkillers, taking a couple of pills now and storing the rest in my jacket. This should give me enough time to do something, my heart going back to a normal pace slowly when the pain begins going numb as I can get air in my lungs without the constant punches feeling. All that's left is dealing with Yoseph. I could hope that the answers haven't been gotten, but being realistic... There's too high of a chance he either has them or is getting too close to the answers. But when thinking to myself, the voice doesn't respond to my thoughts as I found it strange. Back on my own it seems, but no time to waste worrying about this. With the medicine kicking in, I was able to move easier as I began running to get to where the clones would be. Either I have to stop the process of clone making, or stop the process of looking through the memories if luck is on my side and no answers have been gotten yet.

Location: ARI, Cloning Chamber

When I arrived, I widened my eyes in horror at what I was seeing. In the cloning rooms, I found that there was a mass production of clones in my likeness. This is far beyond desperate at this point. It shouldn't be too much of a problem if I can stop the production now, but how?! I was looking around at all the technology, but didn't understand how any of this was meant to work. Not even a big cartoon stop button in sight. Really could use the "This lever dummy" sign to show what's going to stop this. While I was trying to think of this, an alarm was sounding as I looked around and panicked.

Kitty: (What's going on!? I didn't even do anything yet!)

When hearing the alarm, I heard a Raven officer talk over the mic to sound an alert.

Raven Officer (Intercom): Attention units! There have been some attacks on a few officers while patrolling! Increase security!

A few att- THOSE IDIOTS ARE GOING TO GET THEMSELVES KILLED!!! As I wanted to bang my head again-

???: DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT!

Oh, you're back. Anyway... I will bang my head because I am completely freaking out! The idiots are here and are going to get killed with how the Ravens have noticed the attacks!

???: Yeah, I noticed that. Makes you wish to rethink your friends?

Screw off back to wherever you came from if you think I'm going to be doing that.

???: Jeez. Calm down. I'm only screwing with you. Mentally, not physically~

I am in enough pain as it is, don't add to it mentally... Please... I don't even know how long I have, I don't need to reduce that time from freaking out. How did they even get here without being noticed until now? Not the front door.

???: Obviously somewhere the enemy wouldn't expect. Under the base.

They came... From the ocean...? Huh, that's pretty clever.

???: Unlucky for them, they can't sneak as well as us. Going fully invisible or needing to stop time to do a trick real quick.

Which is what is going to be needed now with the extra security. If I can just stop the production here, then I can get to my friends to help. Why couldn't there be one clumsy person who left an instruction manual on how to work this?

???: Want the sarcastic answer? Or the serious answer?

Unknown time limit here, seriousness needed.

???: Fine fine. If you can't find a way to shut things down manually, force them. If ya got no clue on stopping it with smarts, do the next best thing~

Please... Don't say you are suggesting breaking the machine...

???: Bingo~

You... Don't ever say about me trying to get myself killed again! If this comes back to haunt me, I'm finding a way to put the blame on you.

???: You don't even have to be near it. Just use explosives. C-4 the stuff!!

C-4 the- Unless this is Metal Gear, then I don't know how- Shutting up when there is C-4 here...

???: Every military and official sanctioned force has access to C-4. How else does one breach a building when the main doors are unavailable???

Fair. Well... Time for this machine to go kaboom. Getting the explosives, I looked at them and bit my lip, completely terrified of messing up here.

???: It's simple. You place the prepared explosives onto the surfaces you want to focus on exploding, and then that device next to them is linked to be remotely exploded from a distance.

I'd be scared and questioning all this knowledge you have if it wasn't handy right now.

???: You want to stop more clones from coming out that look like you that are going to attack your friends??

I didn't pay attention to the voice, already preparing the explosives and putting them on where it would cause the most damage to the machine before picking up the device. Hopefully this would be enough to stop production even for a while.

???: It's going to be loud. And make sure to duck under somewhere too.

Deciding to listen to the voice this time, I ducked under a table as far away from the machine as possible, grabbing some ear plugs on it too to protect my remaining hearing. With being safe now, I didn't hesitate any further as I used the device to cause the explosion. When activating the device, I squeezed the device as I tossed it before holding my ears more as I began to hear lots of explosions occurring as it was almost deafening. Disoriented as I was, I got up and leaned on a table to see fire and smoke in the room of the clones as everything was burning in there. Not wanting to stay around, I began wanting to head out of the room as fast as I could go. Getting out of the room and closing the door to avoid any smoke getting out, I immediately ran in the opposite direction as I thought about where my friends could be. If they're here, it's to stop Yoseph, but a rescue mission too. Leaving high chances of seeing them at the training area, research area or the holding cells.

???: Three places to try and regroup huh? Seems too much of a hassle really.

Go find some people you care about completely when they're in danger, and get back to me then on if it's too much of a hassle.

???: Whatever. Just make sure we're out of this alive?

Zero promises on that. With being at the cloning area, the research area should be nearby to be the first place to check for them. Getting the ear plugs out to listen for anyone coming, I kept trying to clear my vision but it's still hard to see fully. Not going to let it stop me though, I need to know my friends are okay.

Location: ARI, Research and Testing

After arriving in the research rooms, I held my Keyblade to have something to protect me if I got jumped.

???: Heh. At least this survival instinct was intact.

Survival instincts or just trying to get my idiotic friends out of here alive, both work. Any idea if anyone is nearby?

???: Sadly, nope. With the sirens still going, it's hard to pick up anything using the sonic waves.

Crap... That's going to make things more difficult... Just got to be extra careful then.

???: This a research room? Where the analysis stuff go after testing?

Pretty sure that's the definition of a RESEARCH room, yes.

???: Excuuuuuuuse me Princess. How about you stop sassing and go look at what all they've been doing.

Don't dish out sass if you can't even take it back. Still need to find my friends, but maybe a quick look might help. Especially if I can find anything on Yoseph's plans....

???: And maybe about you and the others? Ever thought of that?

None of that is going to matter if we all die from Noah... And newsflash, still struggling to see!

???: Fine. Do you think you can find the stuff?

Worth a try. Grabbing onto a random file, I could make out it was a file on Goofy. It's blurry, but I can make out titles on files if I hold them up to get a closer look.

???: If you find any about yourself or your friends, I suggest taking them with you for later. In case something Yoseph and his dumbass team found.

Hypocritical on saying about me being sassy when you give it out the most right now. Agreeing with the voice though, I looked at the files and grabbed all that had our names or pictures on. That should hopefully do it, I'll take a look back on the ship or Traverse Town.

???: Any sign on Project Noah?

Zero. Yoseph's covering his tracks well there, he's not leaving anything to chance.

???: Figures. Rather save his damn project without any chances to stop it at a weak point.

Still the slightest chance it could be stopped after the clone machine met an explosive end. Slight, but still best to prepare for the worst right now.

???: Best odds are, Yoseph has been making clones of Ravens just in case. Could be more hiding in barracks for all we know and just need to be activated.

Anything else to make the situation more creepy...?

???: Could be making a special force just out of you guys that focuses on the magic you all have.

Sarcasm... That was sarcasm...

???: I know. I was doing it on purpose.

You better have a good reason to try giving me a heart attack right now! As I spoke to the voice, I left the room while holding onto the files and thinking where to keep them safe. Wish someone was here right now who knew the area well for the best spots to keep valuables.

???: Here's an idea. A "safe".

No... Freaking... Duh...! WHERE is a safe is the question!

???: Where else? Yoseph's main office when he worked here before becoming the Commander at Neuron.

...I hate you, and love you at the same time right now. If anything, that might be where the plans for Noah may be, somewhere he could have kept an eye on them personally.

???: Well, then we need an elevator to go up, don't we?

Stairs work just as well... Less chance of getting ambushed there.

???: Hello? Invisibility?

Hello? CAN'T CONTROL IT ALL THE TIME? If there is just one wrong movement, I'm dead, especially with the now increased security!

???: Then what about Raven Armor?

If I don't get called into another "training" session, that could work.

???: Actually... No, if your friends are here looking for you, it would actually hurt you instead of them.

Weren't you the one who said about wanting to keep me alive?

???: And that's why I changed it at the last second. Pay attention, will you?

Not like I have much choice when there is someone in my head, and reading all my thoughts. Invisibility and time stop are going to have to be the keys here for now, using the plan you said about doing it in short spurts of time.

???: Oh well. Can't blame me for trying to think of more ideas.

I can't blame you. But simple is best for now, not if we can't afford too many mess ups.

???: You said it, not me.

You would more than likely have said it anyway.

???: And that is why you need me.

Well maybe knowing WHO you are if I'm needing you would be an idea, or even a name would be good. Rolling my eyes at the voice, I just left the room as I kept looking around the area. No sign of anyone around though, including the group. Seems strange for the whole area to be like a ghost town though...

???: Could be testing on Chimeras or looking over any data of memories. Must be using all available units to scan each section until they find the talk with you and Brenda.

IF they have the memories or looking for them... Still strange how it would be everyone, just hoping it's not anything worse now.

???: Let's admit this and not just play it off. If they even get one HINT of that talk, Yoseph would waste no time in starting Project Noah. Not with how long he has been desperate for answers.

THAT'S THE WORST THING I'M FEARING! Even looking for the memories is better as it at least still gives time!

???: Then I think we both know what we think we should be doing, while we have time to even do this.

Find my friends, give them a lecture on recklessness and get them the hell out of here before anything does happen? Or actually focus on stopping Yoseph now?

???: We got the files on the group. What should be our focus in case Yoseph is trying to fix the cloning rooms, it should be trying to stop Project Noah.

Yeah, yeah I know. That's been the whole time this entire time. Still doesn't mean we can't find everyone either, who the hell knows what they're doing. Maybe we find them along the way when getting these files away. As I think this, I began hearing more explosions with sirens going off as I sweat more with dread.

???: Or you could go find out where the chaos is and join in on that?

Really questioning right now if you're trying to keep me alive... But it would be nice to know what those doofuses have done this time.

???: They're your friends. I thought you wanted to find them.

Staying alive is second on the list of priorities too. Which SOMEONE has been drilling into my head the whole time.

???: You have medicine to keep you going for a while. If you can fight, fight. No point letting your "friends" be searching recklessly and holding off the plan to stop Noah.

Put friends in quotation marks like that again, I'm banging my head hard enough for you to experience what pain really feels like.

???: Are you REALLY going to argue with a thought and seem like you're crazy even more?

Not talking to you out loud though, am I? Besides, you're the one making me seem crazy because of the fact you just appeared in my mind! As I thought this to keep talking to the voice, I was running in the direction of where I heard the explosions from. If they've done anything to draw a lot of attention to themselves, I'm kicking their butts myself!

???: And yet, you just tried to do that to me. Don't see the logic there, brainiac.

Banging my head against the wall would not draw attention like that, it's something everyone does when under stress..

???: That causes brain trauma.

Already feels like I'm suffering that due to hearing you...

???: And that's just insulting towards me.

You don't want the sappy stuff, you get this instead. Besides, you're one to talk with all the freaking insults when hardly able to move. Now let me focus on what's going on! I don't want to walk into any explosions or whatever magic they're using.

???: Fine. Need advice? You know how to find me.

Banging my head or the threat of it seemed to work last time. But seriously, thanks for all the help though. And sorry for insulting you.

???: Just come get me when the real fun happens. I rather make Yoseph suffer if anything else.

From the hate list to the list of things I love the most in a second with that comment. Trust me, I'll make sure you're there when it happens. Can I at least get a name or something so I know how to get you here? The voice began to try and think of something before coming up with a name.

???: How about... Tamashī for now.

What's the meaning behind that name?

Tamashī: That's my secret for now~

Never going to be easy dealing with you... Joking on that before you yell at me. You're not the worst thing to deal with. Thanks Tamashi, I'll talk to you again soon.

Tamashī: Just don't die on me. Trust me, you're carrying for both of us right now.

Rightttt, the girl who could drop dead any second is told not to die...

Tamashī: Just get fucking help and save yourself from death as soon as you can.

After Yoseph's dealt with, I will miss bossy. Tamashī just laughed as she went silent for right now. I had no voice in my head and could jump for joy. But my focus was on the here and now, and I had no time other than doing what was needed.Hearing the chaos still, I followed that direction as I slowed down when getting nearer. Even with muffled hearing and blurred eyesight, it was easy enough to tell that it was a full on brawl happening between the army and my friends. I can at least tell Sora and Riku are there, not sure about Goofy and Donald or anyone from Neuron. But the better question is... WHAT THE HELL ARE THEY THINKING?!

Third point of view

Location: Cafeteria

As Kitty arrives in the Cafeteria, she goes into a full blown shock as the Cafeteria in the building... WAS A COMPLETE MESS!! Food was everywhere along with patients running for their lives as Raven and clones were trying to fight against the rescue team. Or as Kitty would call it the "I'm going to give them a talking too for causing so much chaos" squad. Long name, but patent pending.

Riku: WHERE IS SHE!?

Sora: WE'RE SEARCHING IN A CAFETERIA!! WHY WOULD SHE BE HERE!?

Kitty groaned to herself, taking back about what she thought about Riku being more mature right now as she focused on the invisibility and headed behind the two to whisper to them.

Kitty: You both are worse than the two original idiots right now! Thus, you are the "Idiot betas." The originals are the ALPHAS!!! What were you two thinking?!

Sora and Riku jumped as they hugged each other in getting frightened by Kitty's voice suddenly, but then separated fast when realizing they were holding each other.

Kitty: Yeesh, you two are just like a boy and his dog... Solving mysteries, but complete scaredy cats...

Riku: Hey!

Sora: We came here to save you!

Kitty: And how is drawing attention to yourself like this supposed to be helping...? Especially when it gets innocent people in the middle of this...?

Sora was about to say something but he then stopped when Kitty covered his mouth.

Kitty: Don't even try getting out of this one. You were completely reckless, even more than usual... And Riku, you were just as bad. Out of the cafeteria, both of you.

Riku: What?! What about the others!? They're here too!

Kitty: For the love of- Get everyone...

Sora: And do what?

Kitty: We're confronting Yoseph. Get everyone, we're talking about what you all have done and then stopping Yoseph once and for all. Is Neuron here too?

Riku: You mean the two officers that are siblings? Yes.

Kitty: That's them. Just go and get everyone, we need to talk before any confrontations.

Riku: That... Might be a problem...

Kitty: Why is that...? Had Donald caused more holes in the walls and gotten locked up...?

Donald: Hey! I'm not that bad!!

Hearing Donald, Kitty turned around to see Donald and Goofy walking up to her.

Goofy: In fact, they went off in a different direction to search for you. Either that or to attack Yoseph on their own.

Kitty: That... Doesn't surprise me... Alright, we're talking and finding them before the final confrontation. We need to talk privately, things are a lot worse than they appear.

Riku: How WORSE???

Kitty never answered Riku, glad for the invisibility to hide the fear in her eyes and getting a chance to mask it right now.

Kitty: Out of the cafeteria first, we'll talk then.

Riku: O...Kay...?

With the group getting out of the cafeteria, Kitty checked the nearest room to see it empty before everyone went in. Dispelling the invisibility now that no one would see her, Kitty sat down and thought about how to begin this.

Kitty: Alright... To start with, there is the very slightest chance Yoseph might not have gotten the answers just yet. Maybe... A 1% chance of that.

Sora: And what's the 99%?

Kitty: Either close to it, already has them and working on the project right now, or we're going to end up confronting Noah instead of Yoseph himself.

Riku: Oh, terrific...

Kitty: Gets even better... Noah has two forms. The first is.. Strong but the weakest version, easier to take down. With how Yoseph knows that his plans are at stake, we could be looking at the second form, Noah Prime. Bombs, fire, explosions, copies of Noah, strength of practically all chimeras combined. We'd... Honestly be walking right into a life or death situation if this happens. I'm looking to get to Yoseph's office when he used to work here, he may have info on this project stored there so we would have a better chance of beating it. Along with being able to store these.

Kitty held up the files of everyone in the group.

Kitty: I'm not sure what's in them, but if Yoseph's been keeping a close eye on everyone then there could be something useful. Along with just trying to keep them away from Yoseph so he can't make any more clones so fast.

Taking the file that has his name on it, Riku looks to see something that shocks him.

Riku: Wh-What the?!

Donald: What's going on?

Riku: I don't know why, but there seems to be stats, along with skills that the clones of us have been doing that seem to relate to our powers...!

Donald, Goofy and Sora looked at Riku with bewilderment, before taking their own files and looking. And like Riku's, there were the same stats and skills relating to their own powers.

Goofy: This is...

Sora: This shouldn't even be possible...!

Donald: That maniac is just crossing the line way too far now!!

Riku kept looking at the document as he then held it tightly.

Riku: We need to take these files and learn from them.

Kitty: We'll get them stored away first, and come back to get them once Yoseph is dealt with and the Keyhole is locked.

Riku: Okay. I won't explain why just yet, but these are very important.

Sora: Hey! If it's important, then you should tell us why! No fair keeping something secret like that!

Riku: No. I would rather explain later back on the ship off of this world.

Sora: But-

Goofy stopped Sora from finishing what he was about to say.

Goofy: It sounds like it's something highly important, and best talked about when not in a dangerous situation like this. Riku wouldn't keep something secret like this otherwise.

Sora: You... Have a point, Goofy...

Donald: Well? Are we going to stop someone from summoning a monster? Or not!?

Kitty: Calm it, Duck. We're going as soon as we get the files put away and find the twins. We're not going anywhere near Yoseph without them in case the project is done. Go and find the twins, I'll get the files away so we can get to confrontation faster.

As everyone was about to do their tasks, a loud and trembling occurred as the building was shaking from the intense pressure.

Donald: What is that?!

Kitty: Bad news... Noah is here...! We'll just keep the files here, but we need to get to the rooftop now and meet the twins there! That's where the final fight happens! Donald, give me an Ether. We're going to need everything we can use for this.

Donald quickly gives Kitty an Ether as her magic has finally been restored completely. Once restored, she is able to confidently be able to look at the group in being ready to face Noah. The senses are still bad, but the final fight is here and that's the thought driving her on.

Kitty's point of view

Location: ARI, Rooftop.

As we ascended to the top of the building, we hurried off of it as the first thing we saw was Akira and Ryder either face down or on their back in pain.

Kitty: Akira! Ryder!!

As we rushed over to where they are, we helped them to get back up as Donald helped with a healing spell to get them back into a better shape.

Sora: What happened to you two?!

???: That would be Noah's handiwork. MY Noah.

As everyone looked up, we saw Yoseph already in Noah .And just as I feared, it was Noah Prime. The group went pale when seeing what they would be dealing with, but I just growled in annoyance.

Kitty: I tried to warn you!! I tried to get you to stop this madness!

Yoseph (Noah Prime): And yet, you can't comprehend what kind of power Noah has to offer. To myself, he is a God. To the Ark itself, he is their salvation.

Kitty: And I will keep saying it, Noah is nothing but a THREAT.

Yoseph (Noah Prime): And yet, you keep giving it. But all that does is not change my conviction. Humanity needs a true ARK. Noah, is that ARK.

Kitty: And what you need is a brain scan to see if you even HAVE one to think that... You will bring humanity to nothing but an end. Try and listen to that and think about it for one second, if you're even capable of it.

Yoseph (Noah Prime): And yet, while myself will live on in Noah, you yourself have a time limit, do you not?

I hissed in annoyance at Noah saying it, having hoped that my friends wouldn't have known about it.

Kitty: Enjoy the life I have left, and I am. I'm enjoying my remaining life stopping humanity from coming to an end because of a mad man's delusions!

Riku: Kitty? What is he talking about?

I looked at Riku before looking away, closing my eyes and taking some breaths before speaking. I couldn't look at the group though, trying not to let the tears fall.

Kitty: When I refused to give Yoseph the info he wanted, he used the same shock bracelet on me. But a lot worse, I was lucky it was not an instant death. But at the same time... My heart and lungs are struggling, and my senses are practically gone. I'm at the mercy of time itself...

Sora: No...

Kitty: I'm sorry guys...

Goofy: Is there anything we can do???

Kitty: Honestly... I don't know... Medicine helped, but it's just stalling time at this point to get even a moment longer...

I didn't look at Donald, but I heard him as if he was really sad about what was happening to me. Looking at the group, I tried not to let the fear get to me as I smiled a little.

Kitty: I'm still fighting on for now. I'm not planning on going anywhere without stopping Yoseph.

And someone wouldn't let me just die that easily anyway... Oh right, she wanted to be here. Tamashi!

Tamashī: What? I was about to get a shower, damn it.

You wanted to be here for the suffering of Yoseph didn't you? Then get here!

Tamashī: Seriously? Damn I wanted to be clean before- Whatever.

Do you want to be here for it or not? I ain't waiting for you to get a shower before the fight.

Tamashī: Yeah yeah. On my way. I can see the fight clearly from here.

Good. Yoseph decided to open his freaking mouth and now the whole group knows about running on time.

Tamashī: Matter of time I'm afraid.

Had a feeling you would say that... Just don't complain if panic takes over the mind if things start going wrong. With Tamashi being here now, and anger and worry being the atmosphere in the air, there wasn't any time that could be wasted now.

Riku: Are you going to be okay...?

Kitty: Honestly... Not really. But it's either fight or die doing nothing.

Sora: Then you need to rest!

Kitty: No way. I came here knowing I was sacrificing my life for you all. You doofuses came back, but I still knew I was risking my life here.

Donald: But, what about Jammy and Nintega!?

Kitty: They... Will be fine... Maybe... If we can get the fight over fast, then maybe there could be time left to deal with this. But that's not the important matter right now.

Ryder stepped up next to me and even Akira did as well.

Ryder: You who caused great disasters to happen here, we will make sure you are busted.

Akira: And after that, we'll personally finish you off ourselves when we lock you away.

I am really about to cry from the support right now from Akira and Ryder. But no time for tears! Getting out my Keyblade, I held onto it tightly.

Kitty: You will die for the power you were looking for... You got so many warnings about it, Yoseph... Now you will have to pay for it.

Despite there being worry still hanging onto the air, I saw my friends getting their own weapons ready to fight themselves.

Yoseph (Noah Prime): You raise up your puny weapons? Thinking there is something worth saving in this world? You know nothing.

Donald: We know when people are in danger and need saving from maniacs!

Goofy: People are worth saving in this world! Everyone deserves a chance to live!

Riku: And they don't need dictators who decide their fate for them!

Sora: We know enough about you needing to be stopped, that's enough to take action!

Yoseph looked down at the group, willing to sacrifice their lives for this world.

Yoseph (Noah Prime): You stand before a God... Willing to give everything for salvation, but when that offer is given, you choose to deny it. If you are not with me... THEN YOU ARE WHAT STANDS IN HUMAN KIND'S WAY OF EVOLVING!!!

As Yoseph yelled that out, Noah Prime let out a roar that shook the area with how powerful it is. Maybe that's how the robots felt dealing with Simba's roar... No... Simba's was powerful enough to send them into space. This is nothing honestly.

Tamashī: So, ready to give your life for this?

I'm dying anyway. It's best to give my life to save humankind and my friends then die doing nothing.

Tamashī: Whatever. Let's just get this over with.

You say it as if you're standing next to me fighting miss "I'm carrying the weight for the both of us." Wouldn't you do something to take action if your life is going to go anyway?

Tamashī: Better believe it.

My point exactly. I'll try and at least not die before Yoseph is defeated or... Whatever will end up happening to him if that makes you any happier. As we stood down Noah Prime, once its feet touched the floor, it began to move fast towards our direction as Ryder and Akira summoned their Legions to defend against Noah, myself getting SP summoned to get some extra defense.

Ryder: This thing is really tough!!

Kitty: Same as Jena, focus on the core!!

Akira rolled to the side as she sent a Raven Sword Legion to attack, but Noah jumped to kick the Legion away. Ryder went into the Arm Legion to try and deliver blows against Noah, but it was blocking each strike from the Legion it made before countering to send Ryder flying out of the Legion.

Ryder: Naugh...

Akira: Ryder!!

Akira didn't have time to worry about her brother as Noah rushed up to begin his assault on her. Having to use her Legion as a defense, Noah was punching at the barrier of the Raven Axe as she was focusing on trying to keep the shield up.

Akira: Auuuuuugh!!

Not good, not good! Gotta get his attention off Akira. Focusing on some lightning magic, I built it up strong to send it straight down onto Noah. It might not have done any damage, but at least it got the attention of Akira so she can get away from the assault. When it focused on me, I began to run as I could feel each thumping footstep when it was running to chase me down.

Kitty: Goofy!!

When yelling out his name, Goofy rushed to get in the way before a kick was delivered by Noah as the kick was nullified by Goofy's shield.

Goofy: As Captain of the Royal Knights, my shield will not break under any attack!

Kitty: Thank you for the save!

As I tried getting my breathing back to normal, Yoseph was looking more and more irritated by the second at how no one was giving in so easily. Donald was next as he was sending strike after strike of lightning bolts down on top of Noah to agro him away from us. Donald was about to brace for the impact, but before Noah could land the attack, Riku and Sora were in his blindspot before appearing in front of him to deliver both a rising strike to Noah's chin with their weapons before Sora casted Ragnarok and fire multiple projectiles that exploded on contact with Noah.

Yoseph (Noah Prime): Fools! You are facing a God! Why must you take what humanity can salvage from this!?!?

Ryder: Humanity is more than capable of living, especially without being forced into schemes like this!

Akira: You are no God! You are the true fool here!

From behind, Ryder rushed in with the Axe Legion to sweep at the legs as they rushed by to knock Noah off his feet while Akira came in with her Raven Arm to begin pounding him down to the floor with great force. Getting irritated, Yoseph was not wanting to lose everything he had been working for all this time. With Noah getting damaged this much, it began to morph and change as it turned red and grew a second pair of arms. Noah Prime has reached its Final Form. Simply called Final Noah Prime.

Goofy: What is it doing???

Kitty: The final form...! All the things I told you about, it's about to happen! DON'T let your guards down in the slightest...!

Yoseph (Final Noah Prime): You all don't seem to understand just what you are dealing with... So let me show you the true power of a God!

As Yoseph said that, particles of energy began to form as it began to make platforms and barriers that began to raise all of us to go higher into the air. Higher and higher we all went. Surrounded by energy as Noah was creating his territory to defeat us.

Yoseph (Final Noah Prime): Once I defeat you all, I will finally give humanity TRUE SALVATION!!!

Kitty: Delirious until the end... Can't see past the hallucinations at all thinking this is salvation...

Donald: How are we supposed to do anything being so high up like this?!

As I tried to think of a solution, Tamashī began to speak to me.

Tamashī: This seems like a good idea to banish not just Yoseph, but Noah as well.

Banish??? I don't even know how to do that! Maybe Donald does though...

Tamashī: Just listen to me, will you. If you do, we'll all get out of this alive. At least, give everyone else the chance to survive if possible.

That's the best outcome out of all this. If everyone survives and my friends can get out of this world.

Ryder: What's the plan? We're running out of ideas on how we can end this thing! If I fused now...

Akira: If you do, that would only buy some time. But not enough to kill him!

Kitty: There might be one solution that gets all of us out of this alive. Donald, do you know any banishment spells?

Donald: "Banishment" spells?!

Kitty: Yes, banishment spells! Do you want to live or not?! If we can get Yoseph and Noah out of here, then the ARK is safe, and we're all alive!

Donald: There... Is one... But it'll take every energy we have in our magic to focus.

Kitty: I'll take the chance. What's the spell and how do you do it?

Donald: It's a type that sends the target to a dimension that is just on the blur of existing and non-existing. But to tear that dimension open, focus must be put onto it and must be kept like that for five minutes! If that concentration is broken, any magic spent will be lost AND make the user unable to cast magic for a while!

Kitty: Then Yoseph needs to be distracted for five minutes for the spell to be performed then! This is the only way!

Ryder: I can use my fusion to buy the rest of the time when that comes. Just tell me when and I'll do it!

Kitty: Thank you, Ryder! Just make sure Yoseph doesn't try stopping the spell!

Sora, Riku, Goofy, Akira and Ryder got into position as to be the line that Yoseph doesn't cross.

Riku: We make our stand here. If he gets through, Goofy needs to keep his shield up and stop those hits.

Goofy: You got it!

Riku: Sora, you're with me to make follow-up attacks. If he is about to retaliate, you need to be ready to deflect his strike.

Sora: Don't worry, I'll be ready.

Riku: Akira, Ryder. Hit him hard, and hit him fast. We need to wear him down in case the spell isn't strong enough!

Akira and Ryder: On it!

As everyone was ready, Tamashī spoke to me once more.

Tamashī: When you begin, you better not lose focus once.

I'm not planning on it. Not with so many lifes at stake. My hands were shaking at how this could be the last hope at stopping Yoseph, but I clenched my fists together and took deep breaths to not let my nerves get to me. The sooner I begin this, the better. Just please let me get the spell right the first time...!

Kitty: If you're all ready, I'll start the spell.

I closed my eyes as I began to channel my energy to build up power. I don't know if it was because of the power of the Keyblade or due to being a Princess of Heart. It didn't matter to me. With everything riding on this one chance, I couldn't afford to mess up. I could hear the sounds of other magic being casted or weapons hitting against Yoseph. While that happened, I kept focusing on ensuring the safety of this world and the safety of my friends.

Tamashī: You've grown. You know?

Good thing I'm getting used to you suddenly speaking up like that, Tamashi. But what are you talking about anyway?

Tamashī: Heh~ If you live, maybe I'll talk~

Can't this be classed as a final wish before death?

Tamashī: Nope. Like a curious cat, you'll want to survive this, no? If not, oh well~

Oh screw you using curiosity against me like that, jerk. My survival depends on time, remember? I want to survive, but it all depends on what time decides right now...

Tamashī: Go save the world. Just make sure you survive.

I can only promise to try on the surviving part. When expecting another response from her, I hear nothing.

Donald: Keep focusing Kitty! You're doing great!

If this spell wasn't the only hope for this world, my focus may have broken when hearing Donald giving a compliment like that. But instead, I kept focusing on building the power up, closing my eyes and taking deep breaths to keep my focus on track. When I felt the wind beginning to swirl around me, I kept breathing as I felt my Keyblade tingling in my hands as I opened my eyes to see it glowing in a bright light along with my clothes flashing softly with energy with the focus I was achieving. This feels like what happened with Avdol. The same light and clothes flashing with it like this... It was like... A surge of great power, flowing into me. Really need to talk to Merlin about this if I get the chance. When seeing my Keyblade flashing more with light, I felt the spell was nearing its completion.

Kitty: It's almost there! Just a little longer!

Hearing my words, Ryder looked towards me, and gave a nod.

Ryder: Now or never! If we got one shot at this, GOTTA GIVE IT MY ALL!!!

Taking the core of his Legatus into his hand and thrusting it into his chest, the process for the fusion began as Ryder went back into the human/chimera form. With getting supercharged with the power, Final Noah Prime tried to punch at Ryder, but the punch only lands with a thud as Ryder retaliates by driving his own fist into the skull before chasing Noah down with claws produced to keep the attack. Throwing Noah into the air, Ryder began to throw blades of energy at Noah that began to cut up Noah with ease. Ryder kept going further and further when grabbing the leg, Ryder then threw Noah to spiral back towards the artificial floor. But at the same time, Ryder loses his form due to the strain it causes.

Ryder: Kitty...! It's now or never...!

When Ryder says that, my Keyblade begins to shine brightly in a golden light as I see Noah coming crashing down on the ground. As I lifted my Oathkeeper, it began to shine more brightly as my hair was flowing wildly from the wind my energy was producing.

Kitty: Hopefully this should do it...!

Looking at Noah, I began to focus everything I had to cast the spell as I did it behind Noah. When casting the spell, a dimensional wormhole opened up as it began to create a vacuum that was trying to pull anything into it. Noah looked behind it as Yoseph called out.

Yoseph (Final Noah Prime): Wh-What is that!?

Kitty: The price paid when looking for power. And the real salvation of humankind.

Noah felt the pull of the vacuum as it was being pulled towards it. It began to claw the floor as to prolong the use of the banishment spell to survive. With how angry I was, I aimed my Oathkeeper at Noah and began to charge energy to the tip and looked Noah in the eyes. When knowing it was about to be attacked, it didn't get the chance to move. I focused the beam as it created a wave that was enough to throw Noah off balance and send him and Yoseph into the void. With Noah and Yoseph gone, the platforms began to disappear as I felt the world going blurrier, as if being called to sleep as I passed out on the fall down. Praying that I'll be able to survive and that my time isn't over yet....

Chapter 13. End.