Third point of view.

World: Traverse Town

Location: Merlin's House

As Kitty woke up, she began to look around as she seemed to be in an area of some type. When trying to explore, she then stopped when hearing a voice.

???: As you can see, this is my ace in the hole!

The voice seemed to echo where she was as if the space was infinite.

Kitty: H-Huh?! Who's there?!

Her voice echoed too as no voice tried to respond to her.

???: What spell circle is that?! I've never seen that before!!!

Hearing the next voice, Kitty recognized it to be Donald.

Kitty: Donald?! Are you here?! Please tell me! What is going on?!

In the area, Kitty could hear chanting all around her as the next voice belonged to Riku.

Riku: Stop! Do you even know what you're going to do?! What spell are you doing?!

???: Just watch. Your inevitable demise will be made with this!

As she heard the voice more, it sounded like Chronos, but with a second voice hidden within the pattern. She tried to listen more closely, but before anything else happened, she suddenly woke up with a gasp.

Kitty: A dream...? That felt way too real to be a dream though... First the dream back home hearing someone saying about a Keyblade and the Darkside Heartless, now this...? This just feels like... No way, I shouldn't even be getting premonitions...!

???: On the contrary, sometimes magic works in a mysterious way, Kitty.

Looking around more, Kitty's eyes began to readjust to see that she was back in Merlin's house and looked to see Merlin right beside the bed she was resting in.

Merlin: Welcome back, Kitty. How are you feeling?

Kitty: Being able to see and hear again is the best feeling. But confused on how I'm even alive and back here. And what does magic have to do with premonitions???

Merlin: To answer your questions, let me answer them in order: Magic can be the best medicine in a way to heal wounds that would be painful wounds on your body. Your team brought you back to me as fast as they could after sealing a Keyhole on the world you were on. And lastly, magic can work in mysterious ways. Sometimes guiding you, sometimes showing what could be in your future, or to those around you. Though, the future can be uncertain nor what could happen. In fact, some premonitions are so cryptic, we need the same form to tell us what was going on more. Usually occurs when a user has used so much of their energy, there is little to what they can summon and pass out like you did.

Kitty: That... Makes sense. Thanks for answering all the questions, and sorry for asking so many at once, Merlin.

Merlin: No need to apologize, Kitty. After all, I've been having my fair share of trouble myself.

Nintega: Like you're one to talk, old man!

Kitty: Oh right, I almost forgot the simp was here too. Going to guess there's been trouble with Jammy?

Nintega: WHAT DO YOU THINK!?

Looking at Nintega, Kitty almost says something when she begins laughing when she sees her friend in multiple bandage wrappings and in a full-body cast.

Kitty: What happened to you!?

Nintega: Someone decided it would be fun to have a ragdoll... Guess who that was...

Kitty was trying hard not to laugh when hearing the explanation, but couldn't hold them back as she laughed more.

Nintega: THIS IS NOT FUNNY!!

Kitty: Kind of hard not to laugh when you look like a total mummy right now.

Nintega: Yeah... And I can think of a LOT OF CURSES FOR YOU!!!

Kitty: Say that when you can actually move better and have the cast removed, ragdoll~

Nintega: MERLIN!!! GIVE ME 1000 CCS OF MAGIC HEALING!!!

Merlin: You'll be bouncing off the walls!!! And they are already destroyed enough!!

Nintega: I've been helping this whole time, you could at least do this for me!

Merlin: Not a chance.

Nintega: WHY!?

Merlin: Because if you remember, an ANGRY man likes to take you instead and slam you into the walls.

Nintega couldn't think of anything to refute this claim, causing Kitty to laugh more before getting more serious.

Kitty: Has there been any improvement on Jammy's condition?

Merlin and Nintega looked at Kitty with sad expressions.

Merlin: So far... Jammy is... unconscious and up above us...

Kitty: That... His condition has worsened?! He was at least awake before...

Nintega: More like a nightmare whenever we had to sedate his butt. Honestly, hits like a damn truck trying to isekai someone to the next world.

Kitty looked at Nintega with a blank look on her face.

Kitty: Do I EVEN want to know why you even said that?

Nintega: No.

Kitty: Good. Because I-

Nintega: It is because a truck that crashes into someone is normally known as Truck-kun and-

Kitty: I KNOW WHAT THAT IS YOU DOOFUS!

Nintega: Well, sorry, Tsun-kitty. Looks like you're getting the information regardless~

Kitty: Do you REALLY want to start anything when you would barely be able to move~? Two words: Eggman. Haircut.

Nintega: Go ahead and try~ You'll never catch me! Because you're too-!!

Before Nintega could begin to run, he instantly collapses onto the ground and begins to snore. Kitty kicked Nintega and he was unresponsive to her kick. Nintega was put to sleep by a spell and that person was Merlin.

Merlin: Seriously... If this kept going on, Jammy would have woken up, and he would have to be sedated again. I would say I feel bad for Nintega to do the work, but let's be honest, the young have to help the elderly.

Kitty: Can't agree with you more on that statement. Better Nintega than you.

Merlin: We're just hoping we find a way to get the darkness under control soon. Maleficent really made it go out of control more than we initially thought.

Kitty nodded her head in understanding it as she looked above and then to the main wizard himself.

Kitty: Is there anything I could do to help in this situation?

Merlin then held up wads of paper and decided to hand them to Kitty.

Merlin: I'm not sure, but while you all were away, Jammy coughed up these wads of paper while under the influence of Darkness. Not sure why... But they hold magic properties...

Kitty: Cid did have some sort of book with missing pages he wanted us to give to you. Maybe these are what was missing from it. The book should still be at the shop to check it out.

Merlin: Ah, yes. I did give Cid a look at the book. I do wish to know what has become of it now. Last I know, the book gave similar readings of magic.

Kitty: A magic book? Well, shouldn't be a surprise with magic being everywhere in this world. I can take these papers with me, see if that's what's needed to fix the book.

Merlin nodded his head as he began to take Nintega with him before looking back at Kitty.

Merlin: Ah, yes. If you wish to tap into more of your new growing power, do let me know.

Kitty: The light magic, or whatever it is... Can you help?

Merlin: Yes. Magic comes in all forms of energy. Light, Darkness, Fire, Ice, Water, Wind. It is all around us. How you decide to use it is yours alone. I cannot give you much advice except the knowledge I can give you.

Kitty: The knowledge would be the biggest help that can be given. Thank you for the offer, I'd love to take you up on that.

Merlin nods his head as he then rises up to the room above while Kitty heads out of Merlin's house. Holding onto the papers given to her, Kitty began heading back to the accessory shop to give the papers to Cid and see if the group was there.

Location: First District

As Kitty arrived in the First District, she could see Riku and Sora squaring off in terms of testing their skills. Sora jumped into the air to strike down towards Riku as the attack was blocked. Riku angled his blade to let the Keyblade slide off while Riku retaliated with a kick to Sora's sternum.

Sora: Oooogh!!!

Sora held his stomach as he fell to his knees while Riku laughed.

Riku: 20 for me, 5 for you.

Sora: I'll figure out a counter for that yet...

Riku: And until that happens, I'll be the one to keep getting the most wins.

Sora: Ugh...

Kitty: I feel like I should ask what is going on around here, but then I feel it's a question I'll be scared of getting an answer too.

Hearing Kitty's voice, Sora and Riku looked at her.

Riku: Kitty!

Sora: You're okay!

Kitty: I don't think I'm a ghost, not going to try going through walls to find out. So yes, I'm as well as can be.

Riku and Sora stop what they're doing and focus on asking Kitty some questions.

Sora: You okay after the last world?

Riku: After we sealed the Keyhole, we rushed back here and hoped Merlin could help.

Kitty: Merlin was the best idea, doesn't feel like there was any damage in the first place. Senses are all good, and not feeling like I'm running on time now either.

Riku: That's good. Don't want to push yourself.

Kitty: No promises on that, depending on what happens in the worlds we still have to travel to.

Thinking about what they said, Kitty looked at Riku.

Kitty: Actually, did you get a disk from the world? It usually happens after all the portals we went into.

Riku looked at Kitty and nodded his head.

Riku: Of course we did. We saw you all get a disk for sealing a portal to one of these make-shift worlds.

Kitty: Who has the disk?

Riku: Knowing Sora, he would break it. So, I have it for you.

Sora: Would not!

Riku looked at Sora and then back at Kitty as he began to reach into his pocket to hold out to Kitty.

Riku: We thought you should have this. It wouldn't be right for us to keep it. This should be yours.

Kitty took what Riku gave to her, it was a power disk. Looking at the disk, Kitty inserted it as a Legatus formed on her arm. From this, the Legatus began to activate as it showed off the powers of the Sword, Arrow, Arm, Beast and Axe Legion as one would be activated at a time. When the display was done, the Axe suddenly returned to the Legatus for further orders.

Kitty: I have access to the Legions now!

Riku: Cool. What are Legions again...?

Kitty: The things the Ravens had when they were beating you all up.

Riku: Ah... Those things.

Kitty: They're basically mine now and I can control them now.

Sora: Great, and how many do you have again?

Kitty: All five of what Ryder got.

Riku: Well, that's something.

Kitty: Oh, that's right. Almost forgot. I got to go see Cid. Got to get a book from him for Merlin.

Riku looked from Kitty to the back of the Accessory Shop.

Riku: Well, he is still over where we last saw him. Should be behind the shop.

Kitty: Thanks Riku. How mad is he?.

Riku: Livid. As soon as he saw the ship's diagnostics, he began to go on a rant.

Kitty: Expected that to happen...

Sora: It might be better that one of us goes and sees him. We can get the book for Merlin.

Kitty: It's fine, I got it. Going to face the wrath at some point, and Merlin did say about there being magic in the book and papers here which is curious.

Kitty began to make her way up the steps, she looked to see a new house was made at the corner that wasn't there before. Not sure when that was built, she decided she would go see it later and saw Cid behind the shop as told to her. Kitty approached slowly, scared but not as much having expected this and having dealt with Yoseph and Chronos.

Kitty: Hey Cid, sorry for the ship's condition...

Freezing in his tracks on hearing the sound of Kitty's voice, there was an aura about Cid now as he slowly turned around with a red glint in his eye.

Cid: Yooooooou...

Kitty: Yes?

Before Kitty could react, Cid ran faster than he could in his possible life and grabbed onto Kitty's shoulders to begin shaking her.

Cid: DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH TIME THIS TAKES TO REPAIR A FRICKIN' SHIP!? YOU PEOPLE ARE GOING TO MAKE ME HAVE GRAY HAIRS AT THIS RATE!!!

Kitty: You survive a crash landing that wasn't even our fault, after being sent through a freaking portal by the stalker robots!

Cid: Do I LOOK like I GIVE two flat-hooves of a pony a lick of salt any care what you think!? NOOOOOO!!!

Kitty: I'd rather deal with your wrath over the ship as at least we're still alive!!

Cid: You're going to be DEAD by my hands if you keep driving me crazy!!!

Kitty: Join the line on all the people wanting us dead already!

Cid raised his wrench and began to grumble as he went back to fixing a part of the Gummi Ship.

Cid: What did ya want anyway??? Can't you see I'm busy here, girly?

Kitty: It's Kitty, not girly... And I only came to get the book for Merlin. We might have the missing pages from it.

Cid lifted his head and went behind the counter to grab something and hold it up.

Cid: You mean this old thing? I know Merlin had me repair the cover on the book, but never explained it to me what it was for. Knock yourself out. No, literally. Do it for me.

Cid was holding up the book for Kitty so she could take it. Holding back the comment she wanted to say badly to avoid making Cid more mad, Kitty just took the book.

Kitty: Thanks, old man.

Taking the book and running off, Cid jumped over the counter to wave his wrench at her.

Cid: It's not "OLD MAN", MY NAME IS CID!!!!!

Kitty: Then get my name right next time!

This was the parting comment from Kitty, who left fast and moved away from the shop. As Kitty went to run to the Third District and then to Merlin's, she was ready to give the book to Merlin.

Location: Merlin's House.

Getting to Merlin's House, Kitty came inside and looked around for Merlin, not wanting to risk calling out to anyone in case it woke Jammy. When seeing Merlin, she walked up to him and tapped him on the shoulder.

Merlin: AAAHHHH!!!

Kitty: AAAAAHHHH!!!

Rummaging and yelling could be heard above as Nintega was yelling in pain. Roaring and thrashing could be heard as there seems to be a lot of slamming.

Nintega (Next floor): YOU MOTHER FUCKERS!!! YOU WOKE HIM UP!!! HELP ME!!!!

Kitty: Sorry Nintega, but I'm not going up there right now!!

Nintega (Next floor): YES YOU- OOOOOWWWWW!!!! OW! OW! OOOOOOOWWWWWW!!!!

Wincing when hearing the crashing sounds and the pained yells from Nintega, Kitty looked at Merlin.

Kitty: This... Is what you've been dealing with trying to help Jammy?

Merlin: Unfortunately, yes. It's gotten so bad, we had to move him up there for THIS specific reason alone. Or else my entire home here would be in ruins! Thankfully the enchantments Nintega and I created are keeping the walls up there from breaking apart. Sadly, doesn't help Nintega while he is up there... No way to break through.

Kitty: Yikes... Never thought it was going to be that bad...

Merlin: Try being here when sedating him the first time!

Kitty: Should I even ask what happened there?

Merlin: The less you know, the better...

Kitty: Must have been bad then... Is Nintega going to be okay after being used like a ragdoll like this? He's already pretty beaten up.

Merlin: He can take it. Can't you, young man?

Nintega was yelling more as he responded to Merlin from upstairs.

Nintega (Next Floor): GET ME DOWN FROM HERE!!!

Merlin: Cheering you on!

Before Nintega could say anything, a sealing barrier was formed to protect Kitty and Merlin from danger.

Kitty: Are you really sure it's okay leaving Nintega alone like that?

Merlin: If you knew what he made me go through 10 years prior to this, you would be too.

Kitty: And taking back that question, the same old Nintega causing chaos wherever he goes, even time it seems. Anyway, sorry for startling you. Just wanted to give the book Cid had to you.

Merlin looked at Kitty and smiled.

Merlin: Ah, thank you. Now, if you would?

Merlin gestured to the book rest that was next to the bed to set it down on.

Kitty: Of course, happy to help.

Heading to the book rest, Kitty placed the book down on it.

Merlin: Now, that book, it's not just an ordinary book. That book leads to another world. What would that be? That is a mystery for you to want to see.

Kitty: How does someone even just go into a book? Shrinking potion from Wonderland?

Merlin: Open the book and see for yourself~

Kitty looked at Merlin confused and curious, before looking back at the book and deciding to just open it to see what he meant. But when she did, light began to shine in front of her as she became blinded by it and felt like she had become weightless.

Kitty's point of view

Location: Book Front Pages.

As I felt like I was floating down, I finally felt my feet come into contact with something. I opened my eyes slowly, and gasped when seeing I had shrunk down onto the book!

Kitty: Merlin!? Is that supposed to happen when opening a magic book?!

Though, I didn't get a response after entering. I waited for a moment more to see if he would answer, but it seems he wants me to explore on my own.

Kitty: Completely on my own in an unknown world... In an unknown magic book? This adventure just gets stranger and stranger.

I knew Merlin wouldn't do anything to place anyone in danger though, so this would be safe at least. With this thought, I just began walking as I looked around. The scenery looks so familiar, I know this place from somewhere. When coming across a picture of a log, I touched it for a moment, and then I felt like I got sucked into it! Well at least it's better than being sucked into one of those portals.

Location: Wood: Meadow

When I opened my eyes again, I appeared in a small meadow as trees could be seen around the area, but a single log with something yellow and red sat on top of it. Moving over quietly to get a better look, my eyes widened when realizing what this place was. 100 Acre Woods! It's Winnie the Pooh on the log! When realizing I was seeing Winnie the Pooh, I could feel my inner child screaming in joy at being able to meet him.

Pooh: Think, think, think, think.

Approaching the log Pooh was sitting on, I called out to him to ask a question.

Kitty: Hi there, what's wrong?

Pooh kept rubbing his head when lost in his thoughts as he answered.

Pooh: Nothing. Just thinking. I was thinking how to say goodbye to Pooh.

Kitty: Pooh?

Pooh stopped rubbing his head as he looked at me when I said his name.

Pooh: Yes?

Kitty: Wait a second, you're pooh?

As I asked this to act like I don't know who he is, I moved to sit on the log next to him.

Pooh: Yes. I'm Winnie the Pooh. Pooh for short. Who are you?

Kitty: I'm Kitty.

Pooh: Oh. Hello, Kitty. Have you come to say goodbye to Pooh, too?

I looked at Pooh confused, wondering what he meant by this.

Kitty: Well, no. Why would I do that? We've only just met.

Pooh: Because everyone's gone away.

Kitty: What do you mean?

Pooh seemed to have a sad expression when I asked him that.

Pooh: Well, we all lived here in the Hundred Acre Wood. And we'd take walks together, or play Pooh sticks...

Pooh seemed to get a bit more cheerful with what he said.

Pooh: And every day, I'd eat some honey. Just one small smackerel would taste very good right now. But now everyone's gone.

Pooh seemed to get very sad again when talking about his friends again.

Pooh: All my friends, and my favorite Hunny Tree too. Everyone must've gone away while I was napping, I think...

Pooh got off the log and continued to speak.

Pooh: So, who knows? Maybe I shall end up going away somewhere as well. But I wonder, how do I say goodbye to myself?

Pooh began to think more. I giggled softly as if his thinking was going to make him have smoke appear out of his ears.

Pooh: Think, think, think.

When his stomach began to growl, his concentration was broken.

Pooh: Oh, my tumbly is getting rather rumbly.

As I watched Pooh walk off, I giggled to myself and began to think about the current situation.

Kitty: Missing friends, missing honey tree and pages missing from the book. No doubt about it, the pages are the missing areas here. I should get out of here, get the pages back in the book.

I began to walk away from the area as light consumed me again.

Location: Book Front Pages

Once being able to see again, I was back on top of the book. Now how does someone get OUT of a magic book???

Kitty: Merlin! How do you get out of here?

I was met with silence again as I groaned softly to myself.

Kitty: Even Tamashi speaking would be better than silence.

Tamashī: You really missed me THAT much? I'm surprised.

Gah! Awww, so you're not a product of nerve damage? I'm stuck with you?

Tamashī: Yup. You're stuck with me, as I'm stuck with you.

Don't sound so happy about that fact...

Tamashī: Well, you said that me being here would be better than silence. I was just answering your request.

Yeah, yeah. Well genius voice stuck in my mind, know how to get out the book?

Tamashī: Yeah. Don't you see the red compass symbol at the top right of the book?

The red compass on the- Oh, that thing. Thank you.

Tamashī: What? You didn't think that was it? Your observation skills are shot girl.

It's very easy to change my mind on how hearing you would be the better option, voice. Silence is better than being insulted.

Tamashī: Yeah, well... You can't honestly do anything unless you learn to just ignore me.

Tempting as it is sometimes, I still need you.

Tamashī: Someone's a flatterer.

If it means making hearing a voice in my head more bearable, then yes. Besides, you still need to answer what you meant about me growing. You said if I survive, you would tell me.

Tamashī: Really? I'm not sure. Could be the brain damage talking.

And you're still a jerk. You know exactly what I mean!

Tamashī: Nah. Some other time. I'm going to take a nap. Have fun getting out of the book. Maybe bring one or more of your friends here. Have fun.

You can't just avoid the question! Tamashī? Tamashī!? Ugh! So annoying with her! Who is she!? Knowing I wasn't going to get anything else from Tamashi right now, I just headed to the compass to get out of the book. It's time to get Pooh's friends back here.

Location: Merlin's House.

As I exited from the book, I almost stumbled on the landing as I held my head.

Kitty: That is not going to be a fun exit... At all...

Hearing my voice, Merlin looked back towards me.

Merlin: Ah, you're back early. Enjoying your time there?

Kitty: It is a really fun place, but really empty with how many places are gone with the missing pages.

Merlin: Thankfully, we have a way to repair the book. The more pages you have, the more places will be unlocked in time. And since we have all the pages, I believe this book will see its happy ending soon enough.

Kitty: Happy endings are always the best. The others may want to experience it too.

Merlin: Go ahead. The book will always be here waiting for you when you come back.

Kitty: Thanks Merlin, I appreciate that.

I began to leave Merlin's place to begin searching for the others to see if they wanted to join me in the book. Maybe even some of our friends.

Location: First District

As I made my way past the Third District, I saw Sora and Riku fighting again as now they were like a dust cloud fighting each other. WHAT DID I MISS HERE?!

Kitty: What are you two doing now?!

Sora: Riku tripped me up and decided to place his foot on my back!

Riku: Only because you decided to get me into an arm lock before that!

I sweatdropped after hearing how they ended up in a fight like this.

Kitty: Kids... Fighting over the smallest things...

Sora and Riku stopped fighting to look at me.

Sora and Riku: We're not kids!

Kitty: Uh huh... How old are you both?

Sora: 12.

Riku 13.

Kitty: You're kids. Age wise and how you both act at times.

Sora and Riku looked at me as they drew their weapons towards me.

Kitty: Hey, not an enemy here! You two really are kids. Only came back to check on you all and ask something.

Sora: What question?

Riku: Besides trying to hurt our pride?

Kitty: Only stating the truth, Riku. And the book Cid had was a magic book, a whole new world in the book. We have all the pages to fix it, just seeing if anyone was interested in going into it.

Sora looks at Riku and puts away the Keyblade.

Sora: A world in a book? Is that even possible?

Riku: Not something I ever really heard of before.

Kitty: Already been in, it's possible.

Riku: And... What is it like there?

Kitty: Peaceful, no enemies there at all. It's called the 100 acre woods.

Riku turned around and began to walk away.

Riku: I'm out.

Sora: You're already out before even seeing it once?

Riku: Yes. Because I would rather fight than be peaceful.

Sora: After all that's been happening? Peace sounds like a dream right now.

Riku: And yet, we keep facing irregular enemies along with having difficulties keeping up to some enemy types. Need I remind you of the ghosts in that whale???

Sora: Why must you bring them up...? Wouldn't have been so bad if Donald wasn't in charge then...

Riku crossed his arms and looked at Sora.

Riku: Until there is time for peace, the worlds out there could be in danger. And given we can't go anywhere right now, training is all we can do to keep honing our skills. You can go have fun all you want. I'd rather make sure we're prepared for the next enemies we have to face.

A bug man and a captain with a crocodile as his worst enemy. Captain Hook may not be too bad, Oogie Boogie would be the worst one.

Riku: I understand if you two need it. I won't judge. But maybe some of the others might try it? After all, they're cooped up here, maybe some fun could do them better than for me right now?

Sora: You could lighten up a little too, can't be serious all the time.

Kitty: Come on, leave Riku alone. He's respecting our choice, we respect his.

Riku: Sorry... Sora. I'm just trying to make sure we're okay on the next ride to another world. Not trying to sound like I'm not having fun. I care about my friends and make sure they're safe before getting distracted is all...

Sora: I get that, but you're still my friend too. Just don't want you getting hurt or too exhausted from training all the time...

Riku: Don't worry, Sora. I won't. I'm keeping an eye on how much I work and practice. Just trying to sharpen my senses and keep up. Don't really have magic I can fall back with. And with having this sword, it's the only thing I have that gives me the chance to help fight back.

Sora: You may not have magic, but you're still a skilled fighter and help a lot in battles.

Riku looked at Sora and smiled at his response.

Riku: Thanks. It... Really means a lot knowing I am making the effort. Especially since I wasn't here when you first set off. But, ever since I rejoined you, I wanted to keep up and help find Kairi.

Sora: And we'll find Kairi, I know we will.

Riku and Sora hugged each other before separating.

Riku: Don't worry. I'm not going to work myself to death. I'm just trying to keep up with you is all. I'll rest when I need it while you two go find anyone else to join you. Go, have fun, take some time off. It's okay.

Sora: I trust you. But next time we get a chance like this, you're coming so I know you get some rest.

Riku: I will, I will! Unless you complete it all and finish it before I get a chance. Go on and have fun already!

Sora: Alright, going now! See ya!

Riku smiled as we then began to look for anyone that wanted to join us as they might be in the small house in the Third District.

Location: Third District.

Sora was absolutely excited to be able to go into the book, running fast to get to the house as I laughed while calling out to him.

Kitty: The book isn't going anywhere, you know?

Sora: I know! But can you blame me!? You are trembling in excitement too!

Kitty: Different reason, it's a world I know from childhood. Not just because of wanting to get some peace, you're practically screaming "Peace at last!" with how you're practically about to jump in the air from excitement.

Sora: Ever since we've been on this adventure, it's been one world to the next without a break! I'm glad we can catch a break!

Kitty: Honestly, can't deny that. At least we're almost at the house now.

As I had to run to catch up to Sora, we made it to the house as Sora got there first and opened the door to head inside. I was right, everyone is in there.

Sora: Guys! Kitty found something cool!

Kitty: At least a hello would be good first.

I had to stop myself giggling at how excited Sora is, heading into the house after him as I saw Slayer, Chibi and Beat there. Slayer was reading a book, Chibi was making things float, one of them was Beat. And Beat... Was sleeping while being floated- How does someone sleep while being levitated!?

Kitty: Beat never fails to surprise people... MONKEY BOY!

Beat snorts awake and tries to roll in his sleep to stand, but begins to spin in the air.

Beat: HUH!? WHY AM I IN THE AIR!?

Chibi: I was just playing!

Slayer: Chibi has been using you like a toy since you were asleep.

Beat: I AM NOT A TOY!

Kitty: Debatable at times with how much you get toyed around in Xenoverse...

Slayer: Oh, you mean the one where Jammy trolls Beat around and sometimes body changes him with no skills on his avatar or the one where he has Hercule in that Super Satan outfit?

Beat: DON'T YOU MENTION THAT IN FRONT OF ME!! IT HAUNTS ME IN MY SLEEP!!!

Sora: Why is Beat so annoyed by that?

Slayer: He loses. A lot to them.

Beat: DO NOT!

Both me and Slayer look at Beat with a deadpan.

Slayer: Not what I heard.

Kitty: Considering I see it? That's a big lie.

Beat: Chibi! You believe me, right!?

Chibi looked at Beat while he floated in the air and just dropped him onto the ground on his head

Chibi: I know when someone lies. You lied every word of those claims.

Beat: Owwww...

I bit my lip at Beat's misfortune, going to Chibi and rubbing his head.

Kitty: Good job Chibi on seeing through his lies.

Chibi: It's not that hard. Beat is like an open book. He can't lie for his life.

I looked at Beat who seemed to have his spirit climbing out his mouth in wanting to leave us all behind. I rolled my eyes at the dramatics, knowing how to stop them.

Kitty: Oh well, guess we'll just leave Beat behind when going to a new world. Seems peaceful, but who knows what could occur. Maybe a fast opponent could appear?

Hearing the sound of what I said, Beat's spirit began trying to scurry back inside and slap himself awake before standing.

Beat: FOR ONCE I CAN BE USEFUL!!!

Sora: So I'm guessing that's one person coming. Slayer?

Slayer: Will I still be able to read in this world if I come along?

Kitty: Yep. As long as you have the book, you'll be fine.

Slayer: Done.

Slayer closes the book up and brings it with him. Chibi was the last one left as he seemed to yawn.

Sora: Are you okay Chibi?

Chibi: Tired...

Slayer: I figured this would come eventually. Hopefully we can find Charles soon to help him properly get some rest. Here Chibi, how about you go rest on the bed?

Chibi: Okie...

Slayer guided Chibi to the bed in the room as Chibi got in it while summoning a teddy bear to hold. Slayer took the covers and began to help Chibi cover up in it. Chibi nuzzled in the bed before falling asleep while holding the stuffed animal.

Beat: Chibi must miss him, huh?

Slayer: He does. They're usually at the hips when out and about. They've never been separated like this before.

Kitty: We only have two worlds left before Hollow Bastion, we should hopefully find him along with the others soon.

Slayer: Let's just hope the next one IS that one. Because Chibi has been missing Charles for a long time. And he's getting worried we'll never find him.

Kitty: It really is worrying... But we'll find them soon. Just a little longer to search, I'm sure of it. As soon as we find Charles, we'll come back so Chibi can see him and can get some better rest.

Beat: Yeah. Me too. Maybe then Chibi won't make me float while I sleep.

Slayer: Chibi does it REGARDLESS of Charles being here. After that gorilla world, Chibi has been making you float any chance you sleep.

Beat: HE DOES WHAT!?

Kitty: No wonder you're so easy to toy around with if you didn't even know this.

Beat: I AM NOT A TOY!!!

I only glanced at Beat at the comment, but didn't respond to it and just changed the subject.

Kitty: Okay, if everyone's ready then let's go. Before Sora bursts from the excitement.

Beat: Am I being ignored...!? No one ignores Beat!!!

Which everyone is doing, me, Sora and Slayer already walking out the house.

Slayer: Someone sure has a Vegeta complex.

Sora: What's a Vegeta?

Kitty: A VERY angry person when you annoy him. Way worse than Donald.

Sora: And I'll just shut up now.

We all began walking to Merlin's house while talking, soon hearing Beat catching up with his constant grumbling about being ignored.

Location: Merlin's House

As we entered the house, more shaking and sounds of Nintega dealing with an out of control Jammy could be heard.

Nintega (Next floor): Buddy! Buddy! Put down the furniture- DO NOT STONECOLD STEVE AUSTIN ME!!!

As I was more than grateful I decided not to go up there, the others were either confused or looking terrified at hearing what was going on.

Sora: What is even going ON up there???

Slayer: Does it sound like an animal up there to you guys?

Beat: Heh. I wonder what Nintega is facing. Must be dumb.

As if hearing Beat's words, more thrashing could be heard with Nintega screaming in terror.

Nintega (Next floor): WHY DID YOU GET UPSET ALL OF A SUDDEN!!! HEEEEEEEEELP!!!! OW! OW!!! OOOOOOWWWW!!! HELP ME!!! OH MY GOOOOOOOD!!!

Slamming could be heard and sounds of punching with thuds as well that caused dust from above to fall down.

Kitty: Beat... Shut up. That's Jammy up there...

Beat: Huh? Jammy? Nah. That can't be him. He's smart. Not dumb like that thing up there.

Roaring could be heard as more slamming could be heard with Nintega screaming.

Nintega (Next floor): WHY ARE YOU SLAMMING ME JAMMY!? WHAT DID I DO TO DESERVE THIS!?!? SOMEONE GET ME OUT OF HEEEEEEEEEERE!!!!!

Slayer: So, you were saying there Beat?

Beat just sweated and looked at Slayer while pointing at him.

Beat: Quiet you. What even happened to him?!

Kitty: Atlantica. We went there, and when Jammy separated from the group, Maleficent got to him, made the Darkness go out of control and turned him...

Fearing for Nintega's life if Jammy heard me, I brought my voice down to a whisper.

Kitty: A monster. Just a pure darkness monster. I lost control of my light, which knocked him out of it, but progress to get the Darkness back under control is... Well, you can hear it.

As we heard the sounds of the slams calming down, Nintega could be heard from above trying to speak calmly.

Nintega (Next floor): Okay... Okay... He's calmed down... I think I can snake my foot out of his hand... Slowly... Slowly...

Beat: Need help up there Nintega?

Beat called out to Nintega as the sound of Beat's voice seemed to anger Jammy into a frenzy again to where more fighting was happening above us.

Nintega (Next floor): BEAT!!! I WILL KICK YOUR ASS WHEN I GET OUT OF HERE MYSELF!!!

As the thrashing and shaking began up once more, I just pushed Beat towards the book. The sooner he gets in there, the better for Nintega.

Beat: What did I do!?

Slayer: Everything Beat, you did everything.

As Slayer said this, he came over to where I was pushing Beat along with Sora. Once we were all at the book, I looked at Sora.

Kitty: Want to open the book? Once it's open, we're into the new world.

Sora: Heck yeah! Let's go!

Merlin: And do take your friend with you. He's caused enough trouble as is right now. It got even worse when Beat showed up.

Beat: HOW IS THIS MY FAULT!?!?

Roaring could be heard as Nintega screamed loudly.

Nintega (Next floor): MY LEG!!!

I covered Beat's mouth to stop him saying anything else, looking at Sora to get him to open the book. Sora was already beginning to open it, the same light appearing to bring all of us into the book.

Location: Book Front Pages

When the light had disappeared, I looked around while seeing a place on the book glowing to reveal a new location, I looked to Sora and Slayer.

Kitty: Who's ready for some fun?

Slayer: Uh, question first...

Kitty: Yeah?

Slayer: Where's Beat?

Kitty: He's right-

When I was about to look where Beat was, he was gone!

Kitty: Huh!? Where did-

Beat: I'M FALLING!!! LOOK OUT!!!

Looking up, I saw Beat as he then landed on top of Sora instantly.

Sora: Why did you fall on me!?

Beat: HOW SHOULD I KNOW!?

Sora: Just get off me already!!

Sora began to push Beat off him as the monkey boy himself flopped to the floor.

Beat: Ow!

Sora got up, ignoring the sound of pain from Beat as he began looking around.

Sora: There really is a whole world in the book?!

Kitty: Yep. And with the pages, we'll be able to fully explore it now. Though, it seems only this one place opened up... Merlin did say we might have to completely explore the entire new places if we want to keep repairing the book.

Slayer: Well, I can help if needed, but heavy lifting? No thanks. Just keep me away from that if you can.

Kitty: We can get Beat to do that, he's the strongest one here.

Beat: R-Really? I'm the strongest?

Sora: Well pretty sure you can lift heavy things easily.

Beat: But I'm the strongest here, right???

I knew I was feeding Beat's ego, but honestly, not every day you get him to just go along with anything.

Kitty: Wouldn't say you're the strongest if you weren't.

Beat then puffed his chest out as if a cape was on his back or something. All he would need now is a wind to make it flap to make it more dramatic.

Beat: Have no fear~ I can do anything you ask me to! I'll help as much as I can!

As Slayer, Sora and I sweatdropped at Beat's actions, I didn't question it and just let him have this moment.

Kitty: Thanks, Beat. That would be a great help. Well with the heavy lifting sorted, any more questions or is everyone ready to go?

No one seemed to have any more questions as it seemed everyone was ready to keep going.

Kitty: Okay, let's go have some peaceful fun!

Sora: Finally!

Slayer: I've been having a peaceful time regardless if we came here or not, but this is just an added bonus.

Beat: I just want to see who this fast opponent is going to be.

Kitty: You'll see him in time. Trust me, you'll have to keep up with him.

Beat: Then what are we waiting for? Let's go already!

Beat began walking before he even finished speaking, Sora following after him.

Sora: Hey! Wait up!

Slayer: Do either of you know where you're meant to go?

Beat and Sora then tripped over themselves before looking back at Slayer.

Beat and Sora: Uuuuummmmm...

Slayer facepalmed, myself shaking my head at how excited they got but didn't even know where to go.

Kitty and Slayer: I'm surrounded by idiots...

Sora: Can you blame us!?

Beat: I barely even had a chance to go to any new worlds before being dropped off here! Give me a break!

Kitty: There is a reason you were told to come here, Beat... For your own safety.

Beat: Oh, for the love- Yeah, that's fair really. Now where do we go?

Kitty: We're going to the meadow.

Slayer: And what does that place look like?

Kitty: Look for a log. When that's touched, it transports us to the meadow.

Looking around for the picture, we found it as we began to go in when we touched it finally.

Location: Woods: Meadow

When arriving, we looked around to see it was just us here with the log where I found Pooh at. Slayer seemed to like it as he plops down on the grass and takes in the air.

Slayer: Okay, you can leave me here. I'll just relax here and just rest easy here.

Sora: That... Was fast for you to find somewhere to rest already. Are you sure you don't want to explore?

Slayer: Wouldn't you want to just lay down on some grass and stare at the sky and cloud watch?

Sora: That... Does actually sound like a good time.

Slayer: I'll catch up soon. Just wanted to see the blue sky since Traverse Town seems to be a perpetual night world.

Kitty: Enjoy yourself and have fun Slayer. We'll see you soon.

Snoring could be heard as I looked at Slayer to have already gone to sleep. How does someone just sleep on command!? That's a skill I need. With Slayer asleep, I looked back at Beat and Sora.

Kitty: Well, with Slayer asleep, want to just go exploring the area?

Sora: Yeah! Let's go see what else there is!

Sora began to run in a direction as light then took him in. Must've gotten sent back to the front pages of the book. So, it would seem the areas have only a certain range for us to go before we go back out. Good to know. It didn't take long for Sora to come back, looking a little embarrassed at going back to the front pages.

Sora: So it clearly wasn't that way.

Beat: Bro. It's clearly this way.

Beat began to run before the same thing happened to him and then returned back here.

Beat: I feel pretty stupid now.

Kitty: So I'm guessing neither of you decided to get a look at your surroundings before we came here?

Sora and Beat were silent before Slayer muttered something in his sleep.

Slayer: Idiots...

I couldn't stop the laugh when hearing Slayer saying this in his sleep, even when agreeing with him.

Kitty: We go to the left, looking for a house. I saw it appear when we first loaded in. I just thought I would help Slayer find a place to rest first.

Sora and Beat dropped their jaws at hearing what I said before I began to walk off without them to head to the new location that unlocked.

Location: Book Front Pages

When we came back to the front pages, I kept walking ahead to head to the new area as I did my best to ignore the complaints from the boys.

Beat: Going to the meadow and not even needing to explore there...

Sora: And then getting lost trying to explore... This is not a good start...

Kitty: And this is why you need to pay attention to the area.

Sora: Oh, come on! We are excited to see what is here! This is something no one ever hears about! A book with its own world! Come on!

Kitty: And I'm excited too! But we still need to pay attention otherwise we're just wandering around for no reason!

Glad Tamashi took a nap or I'd be hearing her calling me a hypocrite right now after trying to find a way out.

Beat: Okay mom, sheesh.

Kitty: Beat, be careful what you say if you don't want any trouble when we get back to our world. Three words. Emperor's Death Beam.

Beat: Do not Frieza me!!!

Kitty: I will do it monkey!

Sora was just looking at us and didn't even know how to respond to what we were saying. Beat just grumbled as I giggled at the small victory I had just now, not often I got one on him. When approaching the image that looked like Pooh's house, I reached down and touched it as the three of us were enveloped in light.

Location: Pooh's House.

Once the light faded away, I looked around and saw the house just a little further down the path from us. As we walked closer, we looked at the house just below a smaller one as I recognized Pooh's house.

Kitty: And we have arrived.

Sora and Beat looked around as Beat placed his hands on his hips.

Beat: Huh, who lives in this kind of house? Looks ruined if you ask me.

Kitty: A honey loving bear lives here.

Beat: Why would a bear live here???

Kitty: Just get inside and find out.

Sora: This looks like this is gonna be fun.

I smiled to myself at what Sora said, before opening the door and heading inside with Sora and Beat coming in. In the middle of the room sat Pooh, looking inside a honey jar.

Pooh: Oh, bother. There's no more honey left.

Pooh put down the honey pot as he spoke.

Pooh: If only the Hunny Tree would visit... Then I could eat my fill.

Pooh stood up and seemed to walk past us as if we weren't even there. Must be in a hunger trance maybe.

Beat: Okay... You said a honey loving bear... Not a talking bear.

Sora: He seems friendly.

Kitty: Pooh isn't a bad person. Just very hungry for something to eat is all. With the Hunny Tree missing, it's hard for him to get any food right now.

Beat: Seems like me when I get hungry.

Sora: And how do you act when hungry?

Beat: Rush to the first smell of food.

Kitty: It can cause... Much trouble...

Beat crossed his arms and looked at me.

Beat: What are you talking about???

Kitty: The amount of times you rush head first into danger because you smell food? Lost track of them all! You listen to your stomach more than your brain when hungry.

Beat raised a finger and wanted to deject that claim, but then switched to another topic.

Beat: So, hungry bear? How do we help him?

Kitty: Finish this area, and a new area will be unlocked. The pages contain areas and people living here, we just need to get them back in.

Sora: Easy enough. Well, let's head out. They need to be brought back, and we're just getting started!

Sora left the house after he finished speaking, Beat and I followed behind him. When we got outside, we had someone waiting for us, Owl.

Owl: I heard you had the pages of our book, right? Then that means our story will finally be repaired again. Please do help all of us, it's not the same without all our friends back.

Owl then began to fly and take off to leave us to ourselves.

Sora: Does... He knows about the existence of other worlds...?

Kitty: I'm unsure, it's possible. Owl is like Merlin and Jiminy here, wise and knows a lot. He can act like a guide to help everyone when in trouble.

Beat: Huh, would he have a map by chance so we didn't go back to the front pages??

Kitty: Simple solution? Use your eyes and check surroundings. We're in a book! How do you expect someone to have a map of a book???

Beat: You never know! Maybe we can find a better way to get somewhere other than teleporting!

Kitty: It's a magic book. It's going to be teleportation.

Beat: I... Okay, fine. You have a point there.

Kitty: Glad you noticed it's a good point. Now do you want to keep trying to make points or help get 100 Acre Woods back to how it's meant to be?

Beat: I mean, I like making good points too.

Sora: You're not winning this one, Beat...

Beat: I CAN TRY!!

Kitty: Try while we're helping everyone, I'm not spending all the time here waiting for a good point from you. And I don't think Sora wants to either.

Beat had a look of shock on his face for being called slow in a sense. Sora was already leaving us behind to keep exploring.

Sora: You're right that I don't want to wait around!

Kitty: Hey, you're not leaving me behind!

I moved to catch up with Sora, Beat soon snapping out of his shock as he ran while yelling.

Beat: Don't leave me behind! And I'm not slow!

Me and Sora both saw the chance, teasing Beat a little.

Sora and Kitty: Hurry up slowpoke!

Beat: I AM NOT SLOW!!!

As me and Sora were laughing, Beat caught up to us as we soon left the area to get to the new one. We didn't waste time looking around as we saw one of the pages leave my pockets and reform as it began to go to a spot on the book. What looked like when it stopped was a large tree on the book.

Sora: So, we go here?

Beat: It did just appear.

Kitty: I think this may be the Hunny Tree Pooh is looking for.

Sora: He could have gone there after leaving us at his house.

Beat: Only one way to find out.

We all headed to the new area, touching the tree as the light appeared as we teleported to the new area.

Location: Hunny Tree

As we arrived at the new area, a timid voice was heard speaking.

???: Hello, i-is anyone there?

As we looked around to see where the voice was coming from, someone was coming out of hiding in the log near the tree. The person is Piglet. He's a bit shy when it comes to talking to someone, but like his name, he's a rather small and somewhat fragile animal for his size. But who better to have a best friend than Pooh to be his best companion to be with.

Piglet: Wh-Wh-What am I to do? I'm all alone.

Looking around, Piglet began trying to call out to someone.

Piglet: Pooh? Pooh? Where are you? It's me, Piglet.

As Sora was going to head over, I stopped him and shook my head.

Kitty: Don't just approach him. Piglet gets startled easily and will run if you just approach him suddenly.

Sora: Then you suggest calling out to him???

Kitty: Actually, yes. Yes I do. I met Pooh and talked to him, you haven't.

Beat: Don't worry guys, I got this. I'll just walk up to Piglet and tap him on the shoulder and-

Kitty: I am going to check to see if you have hearing. Did you not just hear me say don't just approach him?

Beat was silent when looking at me as I groaned and sighed.

Kitty: Leave it to me.

I did take a couple of steps forward, but only small ones as I spoke up gently to Piglet to try not scaring him.

Kitty: Excuse me? I heard you calling out Pooh's name, I can help you find him if you want.

Piglet seemed to jolt for a moment before turning around to see me.

Piglet: Y-Y-You know P-Pooh...?

I smiled softly and nodded.

Kitty: I do. Pooh's also worried about you too.

Piglet: H-He is...? Do you know where Pooh is...?

Kitty: I currently don't know, but I can help you find him if you wish.

Piglet approached me and stood close as he was still afraid. When seeing Sora and Beat, he became more afraid.

Piglet: Wh-Who are they...!?

Kitty: No need to be scared, these are my friends.

Sora was the first to approach Piglet and smile softly.

Sora: I'm Sora. It's nice to meet you.

Beat kept his distance, which was a good thing when he spoke loudly.

Beat: My name is Beat, good to meet you!

Piglet seemed to get scared by Beat which ticked me off in terms of how I told him to be careful.

Kitty: Quiet voice, please Beat. I know you're a good guy, but we don't want to scare anyone.

Beat: What are you talking about? This is how I normally greet someone new!

Sora: Not sure anyone, but you find that comforting...

Beat: What's that supposed to mean!?

Kitty: Can you two argue over this later...?

Beat: Who makes you the boss?

Kitty: The fact I'm the oldest here, and trying not to scare anyone. Being startled easily is far from fun.

Beat: What? Piglet isn't scared. Aren't you pal~?

Beat then crouched with the weirdest smile I seen on him yet, and it caused Piglet to hold onto my leg.

Kitty: Beat... You're an idiot... Even more of an idiot than usual...

Beat: Huh!?

Ignoring Beat, I looked back at Piglet.

Kitty: I'm sorry about Beat, he's a bit of a loudmouth, but a good guy really. I can still help you find Pooh if you wish.

Looking up when seeing someone approaching out of the corner of my eye, I saw it was Pooh.

Kitty: In fact, he's coming this way right now.

Looking in the direction I was facing, Piglet, Sora and the infamous Beat, saw Pooh approaching the tree as we spoke.

Sora: Huh, that was lucky.

As Piglet ran over to where Pooh was, Beat spoke up when Piglet wouldn't get startled.

Beat: So, mission complete? Can we go?

Kitty: Beat, what is in the tree? Honey. What was Pooh looking for? Honey. It's not done yet.

Beat: I thought we had to look for the bear.

I only pointed up the tree, specifically the beehives in it.

Kitty: And you expect Pooh to be able to get the honey while dealing with the bees alone? Consider this a minigame.

As we talked, Pooh was walking closer to the tree as he had a smile when smelling the honey after sniffing the air.

Pooh: Oh, I believe I smell a delicious something... A something like honey!

Piglet ran over to where Pooh was, calling out his name.

Piglet: Pooh!

Pooh: Hello Piglet. How have you been?

Piglet: Oh, I-I'm so glad to see you. I thought you'd gone away. I brought wh-what you asked for.

And what Pooh had asked for, was a blue balloon.

Pooh: Thank you, Piglet. Now I can finally have some honey.

Piglet looked at Pooh, wondering what he meant.

Piglet: Really? B-But how?

Pooh: I shall hold onto the balloon, and fly like a bee up the Hunny Tree, see.

Piglet looked worried when hearing about Pooh's plan.

Piglet: But, if you take their honey, won't the bees be angry?

Pooh began to think about Piglet's question.

Pooh: Hmm... Oh!

Upon realizing Piglet was correct, it did seem something that would be impossible for Pooh to do on his own. I giggled as I found it cute seeing Pooh realizing the problem here.

Beat: So, what now?

Kitty: Now, we help Pooh to get the honey.

Beat: Unless we know anyone who can fly. This tree is HUUUUUGE!!

Kitty: I have my wings ability, and Beat... You're a Saiyan, you can fly too.

I looked at Beat who seemed to think and began to chuckle.

Beat: Um... I knew that! I was just trying to joke around and see if you were paying attention! That's it!

Sora: Sure didn't seem like it.

Beat: It was too!

Sora and Kitty: Sureeeeee it was.

Beat: Come on guys!!

Sora and I were laughing at what happened with Beat, before we looked up when hearing the sounds of wings flapping to see Owl landing on the tree.

Pooh: Oh, hello there Owl.

Owl: Good day, Pooh. What are you doing? Using a balloon to get some honey? Splendid idea! Allow me to offer a few pointers.

Owl began to flap his wings as he then ascended to another branch nearby.

Owl: Ahem! Now Pooh can get honey by floating up this tree with his balloon. The honey is inside the tree hollows, not the beehives you see here.

Owl flew up onto a higher tree branch, before beginning his explanation again.

Owl: There's quite a lot of honey in these holes. If Pooh gets too close, the bees will come out to protect their honey. If they get to Pooh, they'll pop his balloon. Lock onto the bees and swat them away. The more time Pooh has at each hollow, the more honey he can eat. There's more honey higher up, too. If jumping from branch to branch proves difficult, try the Rush command. Rush can help you catch up to Pooh quickly. But it isn't fully reliable. Good luck.

Owl began to fly off as he had done his job. Wait... Was that a game tutorial...? Never saw Owl as a 4th wall breaker, anything really is possible here.

Beat: Well at least we know what to do now. Who's going to do it?

I was trying to think before Sora raised his hand up as he spoke.

Sora: I can do it! I need to work on my footwork if I plan to jump from place to place fast!

Kitty: That's a really good reason. Go for it, Sora.

We watched as Sora got into position as Pooh was getting ready.

Beat: You sure that one balloon can even hold the weight of that one bear???

Just as Beat finished asking this, Sora gave pooh a push up as Pooh was lifted into the air while holding onto the balloon.

Kitty: Well there's your answer.

Beat: If I ever talk like this in front of anyone again... Remind me to shut up. I very much doubt they'll never let me see the day of light again and make me regret my words just like the Cave of Wonders... And we both know how that ended badly for Aladdin...

Kitty: The question there is, how have you not learnt that lesson already?

Beat: I... Actually that's actually a good question, why HAVEN'T I?!?!

I shook my head at Beat, before looking back at the tree to see how it's going. Pooh was happily eating some honey from one of the holes, Sora moving onto the branch above him quickly just as the bees were getting close to the balloon. When Sora did this, Pooh started floating up to a higher hole in the tree with Sora following behind to keep an eye on the bees. Higher they went up the tree, Sora swatting at the bees until they stopped the attempts to pop the balloon and Pooh was halfway in one of the holes after hitting the honey jackpot. As Pooh was eating, his voice could be heard echoing in the hole.

Pooh: It is rather funny what I will do for honey.

I looked at Beat as he looked back at me. We both shrugged our shoulders with how Pooh's luck always gets him honey, but at least the yellow bear is enjoying himself now. Sora came back to where we were, unfortunately, he was also slightly covered in bee stings.

Sora: Hey guys...

Beat: Holy crap apalooza!

Kitty: Ouch... That's... Ouch...

Sora: Be honest... It doesn't look that bad... Right...?

Beat and I looked at Sora and each other, not sure how to respond to Sora's question.

Beat: You umm... Might want to look at a quick heal?

Kitty: It looks like the bees took their anger out on you... A lot.

Sora: Awwww man...

Using healing magic, Sora used it on himself as the bee stings went away.

Sora: Aaaaaahhhhh... Much better. As much as it was nice to help, I'm never going against bees again.

Kitty: Lucky for you, that was the only time bees would have to be dealt with. It's actually time for a new area to open.

Beat: FINALLY!! I was getting booooored here.

Kitty: Well I'm pretty sure that there's the fast opponent at the next area.

Beat: Really!? Let's go!!!

Beat began to run off real fast as the light surrounded him quickly.

Sora: He never misses a chance to go running off if it means fighting someone... Is it...?

Kitty: I don't think you could even MENTION the word fighting without him getting excited.

Upon mentioning him, Beat came back into the area with a sheepish look on his face.

Beat: Um... Where do I go...?

I looked at Beat while sweat dropping.

Kitty: You really need to stop running off without knowing where to go. Next stop is Rabbit's house.

Beat: And... Where is it...?

Kitty: The vegetable patch.

Beat still blinked his eyes as he gave a sign he still didn't know where it was.

Kitty: You... How do you- Not going to question it. Let's go, I'll take us there monkey.

Beat: TO RABBIT'S!!

Questioning what Beat was thinking right now, I began moving with Beat and Sora coming, letting the light surround us again.

Location: Rabbit's house.

After Beat almost got lost when he practically ran around the entire book looking for the vegetable patch, along with finding a gem on the front pages that was like Simba's, we finally made it to where Rabbit's House is. When entering the area, the first thing we saw was vegetables. Lots of various veg in the ground growing, a very clear sign we made it to the right area.

Beat: Why are there so many vegetables!? I swear if the cabbage man is here, I'll destroy his cart!!

Kitty: This is not Avatar! And leave the poor man alone, he's been through enough. And this is Rabbit's house, rabbits eat things like this.

Sora: Plus, my mom tells me they're healthy.

Kitty: Your mum is right there.

Beat: I am a Sayian! We don't just eat vegetables! We need MEAT!!

Kitty: Isn't that why Goku had the heart attack...?

Beat: No, you're thinking of the parallel universe where he's a dumbass. I don't know how he can get a heart disease by having too much cholesterol

Kitty: You just said it. Too much cholesterol will block the blood vessels and put pressure on the heart since blood will be blocked from getting through.

Beat: Really? I thought that was just stuporstition.

Kitty: Superstition. And nope, it's a genuine health issue.

Sora looked at Beat and myself as he spoke to himself.

Sora: I'm so glad I ate my veggies...

Beat: You're a growing boy! A man needs his meat!!

Kitty: Ignore him. Meat is also good, but veg is still needed. Don't just eat nothing but meat, unlike the saiyan here. Else you'll go stupid like he is.

Beat: I AM NOT STUPID!

Kitty: Considering you didn't even know what caused Goku's heart problem?

Beat wanted to say something, but then just glared at me.

Beat: Why must you do this to me?

Kitty: I was raised to tell the truth.

Beat: Curse you good morals!!!

I laughed at Beat's reaction, before beginning to cross the bridge we were standing on to head to the house while calling out.

Kitty: Want to stand around being annoyed at me or do some stuff to meet the fast opponent?

Beat: My time has come.

Beat began crossing the bridge with Sora following. When we were in front of Rabbit's house, the mailbox caught Sora's attention. Opening it, there was a letter inside. On it read "I hope we'll be finding more honey together soon! -- Pooh"

Sora: Well this is really sweet of Pooh to write.

Kitty: Beats having someone enter your room by accident.

Beat: What did I do? And what room have I even entered???

Kitty: The WORD beats, not your name. If it was your name, it wouldn't have the s at the end like that.

Beat: You are so confusing sometimes...

Kitty: Not my fault your name is Beat. And you were the one who assumed it was about you.

Beat: To be fair, I didn't mean all of this.

Kitty: And yet, you were the one who asked what you did and what room you entered.

Beat: Moving on from that!!

As I was laughing at Beat's reaction, Sora went ahead as he thought he heard someone. Turning a corner, Sora called out.

Sora: Oh hey! Pooh and Piglet are here too!

Beat: Wait, really?

Beat and I headed over to where Sora was, seeing Piglet standing near Pooh who was looking inside a hole in the house. Heading over to see what was going on, Piglet noticed us as he began explaining,

Piglet: Look, Rabbit's house c-came back! But it looks like Rabbit isn't home. Pooh's been calling and calling, but the house says no one's there.

As we all looked at each other, Pooh was speaking into the hole as we listened.

Pooh: Nobody's home?

???: That's right. Nobody!

I bit my lip when realizing it was Rabbit speaking, signaling Beat and Sora to come with me as we went back to the door. When we did, we saw who was speaking, which was Rabbit. When we were inside, we kept hearing Pooh talking through the hole.

Pooh: Who is this person named Nobody? Nobody, have you seen Rabbit?

As Pooh asked this, he must have begun climbing in the hole as his voice was getting closer.

Rabbit: No! No Rabbit here! There's no one here!

Rabbit sighed as he hung his head, Pooh soon coming out of the hole with Piglet appearing after.

Pooh: Hello, Rabbit!

Rabbit looked at Pooh, acting as if he didn't know Pooh was speaking to him before.

Rabbit: Why, P-Pooh. What a pleasant surprise... Nice to see you too, Piglet. And...

Rabbit noticed our presence, turning around to look at us.

Rabbit: Are these some new friends?

Before any introductions are made, Rabbit begins speaking again.

Rabbit: P-Pooh, I'm sorry, but... I'm all out of honey at the moment.

Rabbit turned around when saying the last part, just in time to see Pooh beginning to walk around. He had to have caught the scent of honey, only confirmed when Sora looked up at a branch with a pot of honey stored there.

Sora: What's that up there?

We all looked at where Sora was looking, Rabbit speaking up nervously.

Rabbit: H-Honey? Now, how did that get up there? Would you like some, Pooh? Don't feel you have too, of course.

But with the honey loving bear, the offer of course wouldn't be refused.

Pooh: Oh, thank you, Rabbit. I would like just a small smackerel. I'm quite hungry.

As the honey pot was taken down from the branch, Pooh sat at the table with it and began eating.

Rabbit: Um, Pooh Bear...

But even Rabbit calling out to him never stopped Pooh, lifting the jar up to keep eating more of the honey.

Rabbit: You're not eating the whole pot, are you?

There was no answer from Pooh, except from him licking honey off his paws.

Rabbit: Once you start, there's no stopping you, is there...

As Pooh was happily eating the honey, we looked at Rabbit who went back to hanging his head.

Rabbit: Ohh... Out of honey again.

Sora: I feel bad for Rabbit...

Beat: Me too... Pooh really does have a big appetite for honey.

Kitty: That he does. Nothing will stop him when he's got honey.

As we were talking while watching Pooh eating the whole honey pot, Beat saw Piglet as he seemed to have something to say. Making sure to be quiet this time, Beat talked to Piglet.

Beat: Piglet, is something wrong?

Piglet got a little startled when being talked to suddenly, but looked at us to share what's on his mind.

Piglet: So, Rabbit came back too. But someone's still missing... Some places in the Hundred Acre Wood are gone, too! Oh, w-what to do?

Beat: Don't worry, Piglet. We'll make sure everyone and all the places are back. I promise.

Piglet: Really? T-Thank you.

With the promise made to bring everything back, we headed out the house and began walking while talking.

Beat: So when is this fast opponent going to be here???

Kitty: Patience, Beat. They'll be here soon.

Sora: We still need to complete this area too to keep getting new ones, I'm not wanting to let Piglet down.

As we were talking, we didn't get far walking before we heard Piglet's voice.

Piglet: H-Help! Please help Pooh!

Hearing Piglet, we all turned around as we saw Piglet running as fast as he could to catch up to us. When turning around, we saw he had almost caught up to us, before he trips over onto the ground.

Kitty: Piglet? What happened?

Piglet: Pooh got s-stuck trying to get out of the hole. C-Can you help him?

Sora: Of course. We'll head back there right now.

Heading back to the house with Piglet, we saw the situation when heading back inside. Pooh was stuck halfway in the hole.

Piglet: Oh, wh-what to do?

Trying to figure out what to do, Sora headed over to where Pooh was stuck as we heard him speaking though muffled.

Pooh: Oh, help and bother. I'm stuck again. I came in through this hole, so it must have shrunk.

We all had the same idea, Sora, Beat and I leaving the house to head to the hole to be able to speak to Pooh better. And like his bottom half was stuck, his head and arms were poking out of the hole.

Pooh: Oh, how will I eat honey if I'm stuck here? When it's lunch time, perhaps you could bring me a honey jar.

Before any of us could respond, Rabbit's voice was heard as he ran over to where we were.

Rabbit: No honey 'til you're unstuck! If Pooh doesn't slim down, my house will stay plugged up forever! If only there were something we could do...

As Rabbit held onto his ears distressed when saying this, he suddenly perked up when getting an idea.

Rabbit: Wait, I know! A bit of carrot top juice will do the trick! I have a carrot patch on the other side of the stream. Carrot top juice is just the ticket to slimming down a Pooh!

Rabbit turned around, going from perky to alarmed in a second as he yelled.

Rabbit: Oh, no!

Rabbit began running at a frantic speed towards where his vegetable garden is at while we were wondering why he began running. We began to follow him to see what was happening.

Sora: Rabbit? What's wrong?

Rabbit didn't answer, looking completely frantic when seeing who was coming, or should I say bouncing, over. Who we could see was someone that was another memorable character of the 100 Acre Woods. Clad with orange fur and black stripes, he bounced down the path while destroying the little bridge over the small stream with just the force of his jump. Cutting through the lettuce field, he bounced over the fence and then jumped past Rabbit and seemed like he would bounce into me, but I just moved aside and pulled Beat to where I used to be.

Beat: Hey! What are you-!? OOOOOF!!!

Beat didn't get to finish his sentence as the creature pounced on Beat before going into a roll. The creature was a loveable tiger that has two G's in his name. His name was Tigger.

Tigger: Hey there! Name's Tigger! T-I-double-guh-RR. That spells Tigger!

Tigger took a closer look at Beat after he finished his introduction.

Tigger: Well, now! I don't think I've ever seen you before! Not to mention someone like you with a monkey tail. Are you a new animal?

Pooh looked at Tigger and began to explain.

Pooh: Hello, Tigger. You've just bounced on one of my new friends, Beat.

Tigger looked at Pooh when he spoke up, seeing him stuck.

Tigger: Hey, Pooh! Say, you're lookin' mighty uncomfy today. Is that some new exercise? Why, bouncin' around is a lot more fun.

Sora and I looked at each other as we shrugged our shoulders while Beat got up on his feet.

Sora: Why do you bounce around so much, Tigger?

Beat: And did you HAVE to bounce ON MY CHEST!?

Tigger: Why? 'Cause bouncin' is what Tiggers do best!

Tigger seemed to be a little disappointed with what he said next.

Tigger: Speaking of which, my bouncin' spot has gone and disappeared!

But not long after that, he seemed to have an idea to cheer himself up.

Tigger: So for now, this'll be my new bouncin' ground.

Tigger said that as he jumped high into the air before bouncing off to head into the gardens. Rabbit hung his head as he watched Tigger bouncing around. Nearly almost hitting any vegetable that was in his vicinity.

Rabbit: Tigger's bouncing will ruin my vegetables!

Rabbit turned to look at us, looking even more distressed.

Rabbit: And if we don't give Pooh some carrot top juice, he'll be stuck forever. Please help me! Keep Tigger away from my carrots!

When Rabbit finished speaking, a voice was heard speaking from above.

???: This is quite a fix. But I have just the solution. Pay attention, now.

As we heard the voice, we looked as we saw Owl landing in the middle of the carrot patch to give his explanation.

Owl: You'll have to protect this carrot patch. If Tigger bounces on a carrot twice, it'll be buried.

To give a demonstration, Owl jumped on one of the carrots twice to bury it.

Owl: Just like that.

Rabbit held his head as Owl had just buried one of his carrots during the demonstration.

Rabbit: MY CARROTS!!!

Owl didn't let the yell deter him, looking back at us to keep explaining.

Owl: Protect the carrots from Tigger's bounces and you'll receive points. How, you ask? It's elementary! Simply get to the carrots before Tigger lands on them. There are fifteen carrots here. Your score depends on how many you save, and how many times you block Tigger. Oh, and one more thing. The Rush command is the key to a high score. Select Rush while near a carrot that isn't buried yet. You'll dash to the target area before Tigger lands. Well, good luck!

Owl flew away after finishing his explanation. As if finding this to be a challenge, Beat began to have the biggest smirk on his face.

Beat: A fast opponent and need to save a few veggies? Heh. I think this is MY challenge now~

Beat jumped over the side of the fence into the lettuce field, but the problem was, in his stride, he was stepping on the veggies himself.

Rabbit: MY LETTUCE!!!

Kitty: BEAT! Pay attention to where you're walking!!

Beat: Huh?

Looking at his feet, he had stepped on a patch of lettuce. Sora was trying to calm Rabbit down, as I sighed.

Kitty: You're meant to be saving the carrots, not causing more veggies to get buried!

Beat: I-I know that! I was just excited to go stop Tigger!

I sighed again, before looking at Beat.

Kitty: Just please be careful.

Beat gave a thumbs up as he got himself ready to catch Tigger. As the two began, Beat moved fast like Tigger to position himself where Tigger was bouncing him back up into the air. This went on for some time before Tigger bounced away from the patch and seemed very happy. As he bounced on his tail, Tigger was talking with Beat.

Tigger: What's goin' on? Nobody keeps up with Tiggers!

Tigger began to look at his tail as he tried to ponder what happened.

Tigger: Maybe there's somethin' wrong with my tail.

Beat: Well, whatever it is, I'm happy to challenge you ANY time when you want another round here. Believe it!

Once Beat answered, Tigger happily bounced off the vegetable patch to be replaced by Rabbit to give his gratitude. Although a bit annoyed with what Beat said to Tigger.

Rabbit: Thank you so much. Now I'd better make that carrot top juice. I'll get the carrots, so please wait inside the house. And please never challenge Tigger on my vegetables!

Beat: Huh? I don't know what you're talking about.

Beat began to whistle as if not knowing what he did as we all heard what he said to Tigger earlier.

Kitty: You're not fooling anyone with THAT Beat!!!

Sora: We all heard what you said!!

Beat: You're imagining things.

Beat began walking away fast before anyone could protest, heading into the house.

Sora: Beat! You can't run from this!

Sora began to chase after Beat into the house as Rabbit began to harvest his carrots.

Rabbit: Give me a little bit of time, and I'll make some Carrot Top Juice for Pooh to drink. Hopefully we have enough.

As I sweatdropped at Sora and Beat, I heard what Rabbit said as I looked at him.

Kitty: Do you need any help with making the juice?

Rabbit shook his head as he finished collecting the carrots.

Rabbit: No, but thank you. Why don't you go talk to Pooh? Maybe it will help him. I'll be out soon to give him the drink.

I nodded as I left Rabbit to harvest the carrots, passing by the house and sweat dropping more hearing the two idiots right now still talking about what Beat said.

Kitty: (This is gonna be a loooooooong adventure here.)

As I thought this, I turned the corner to where Pooh is. And the honey loving bear was still stuck, still in the same position as before.

Kitty: How are you holding up, Pooh? Rabbit is making the juice now, you should be unstuck soon.

Pooh: Oh, that's great to hear. Leave it to good ole' Rabbit to help out. He's so caring.

Kitty: Any friend is when it counts.

I smiled as I pat Pooh's head as we waited for Rabbit to come out with the juice. Once he did, we helped Pooh drink the juice as Rabbit went back inside while I stayed out here with Pooh.

Kitty: Don't worry Pooh, you're almost out.

Pooh: Thank you for staying with me Kitty, you're a real pal.

Kitty: Well, when a friend is in need of help, I always try my best to help.

Pooh was about to say something, when he suddenly went flying out of the hole and into some debris nearby! I looked where Pooh went and then looked into the hole.

Kitty: WHAT DID YOU DO!?

Beat: That... Might have been too hard of a push...

As Pooh crashed in the debris, I could see Rabbit holding his head again.

Rabbit: First my vegetable patch and now this...

Before anyone said anything else, Pooh sat up where he crashed. But his head was now stuck in one of the pots.

Pooh: Oh, bother. Where am I? It's ever so dark in here. Well, it isn't so bad, I suppose. There is plenty of honey.

Sora: At least... He's out.

Rabbit: But now I need to find a new NEW hiding place for the honey I store... Why me...?

Beat was whistling innocently after Pooh was sent flying, Sora trying to comfort Rabbit again, Pooh munching on the honey in the jar as I shook my head with a smile at how chaotic this has been so far. At least everyone's having fun and relaxing.

Kitty: Just another crazy day in the 100 Acre Wood.

With another area completed, Sora and Beat left the house with a promise to try helping Rabbit find a better honey hiding place, before the three of us headed back to the front pages as the torn page turned into a Mythril Shard.

Sora: Well, that happened.

Beat: What a peaceful adventure that-

Kitty: You mainly caused the chaos!! Making sure to keep you away from anyone's vegetable patches in the future.

Beat: I didn't mean to step on the lettuce!

Sora: And yet you still did.

Beat: Weren't you the one who pointed out the honey jar?

Sora: That is different from the topic we're talking about!

I was giggling to myself as the two were talking about this, all of us continuing to walk until we came across the next area.

Location: Wood: Hill

The new area had a swing hanging from a stout tree based on a hill as I looked at Sora and Beat.

Kitty: I'd hate to interrupt your conversation, but we're at the next area now.

This whole time, Beat and Sora were talking about the honey and the vegetable patch and hadn't even realized that we were at the next area to explore. When I said this, Sora and Beat both stopped talking and blinked seeing the tree.

Sora and Beat: How did we get here already?!

Kitty: Easy. You two were talking the whole time and didn't realize how we were walking to the new area. If you two weren't following, you would have been lost.

Sheepish smiles and heads being rubbed was the response to this, causing me to laugh as I looked back at the tree.

Kitty: So, ready to continue the adventure? I wonder who we'll meet next?

As we moved onward, we saw a bridge in front of us where we saw Pooh handing on the railing with Piglet right next to him.

Piglet: Look, Pooh. Something is floating this way.

Pooh: I think you're right, Piglet. What could it be?

As we got closer, I looked down the railing myself with Beat and Sora. When seeing what Pooh and Piglet were seeing, my eyes widened as I knew EXACTLY who that was.

Pooh: Why, it looks like Eeyore!

Pooh began to wave at Eeyore from above to greet him.

Pooh: Hello, Eeyore, if it is you.

Eeyore lifted his head from the water so he could speak to Pooh. Eeyore had a speech to him that sounded monotone in not sounding very eager. He always got to me as a kid, and still does now. Even though he's not the happiest and struggles, I love how he still has all his friends to support him. Just shows you can have bad days and still be happy.

Eeyore: Hello, Pooh. Yes, it's me. Could you pull me out? That is, if it's not too much trouble? Of course, you don't have to if you don't want to.

Eeyore said this before his head went back into the water, continuing to float in the river to the other side of the bridge. Pooh and Piglet were getting off the bridge, us three heading to the lake as I jumped into the river to help begin getting Eeyore out. As I did, I heard Beat make a comment.

Beat: Kitty? Jumping into water?? Do cats even LIKE WATER!?!?

Kitty: This one does! Just not deep water.

Beat: Still weird if you ask me.

Kitty: Beat... Just help me get Eeyore out!

Beat: Alright, alright!

Giving Eeyore a gentle push onto the ground, Pooh helped as Beat and Sora gave a pull to get Eeyore out the river. When he was out, Pooh and I got out of the river.

Eeyore: Thank you, Pooh. Thank you, other you. Thank you, everyone.

After thanking everyone, Eeyore looked out at the river as he spoke.

Eeyore: You know, floating along out there, it seemed like something was missing... And something's still missing.

Piglet moved to look at something, before jumping in shock.

Piglet: Why, Eeyore's tail is gone! Is that what's missing?

Hearing what Piglet said, Eeyore took a look to see no tail.

Eeyore: Let's see... Yep, lost it again. Wonder where it went this time. It's not much of a tail, though I'm sort of attached to it. But I don't know why anybody'd look for it. Probably won't find it anyway...

As Eeyore finished speaking, Pooh turned to look at us.

Pooh: Why don't we all look for Eeyore's tail?

???: Lost something?

Hearing a voice from above once more, Owl came flying closer to speak with us.

Owl: Searching from a high place is the quickest way to find it!

Sora: Owl, can you fly up high and help us find Eeyore's tail?

Owl: Sorry, but my eyes aren't what they used to be. Too much reading, you know. But I can offer good advice! Of course, you don't have to if you don't want to. See that swing up there? Take Pooh there. You're all a bit too big for the swing, but Pooh should fit nicely. I'll tell you more when you get there.

As Owl flew off, we looked at the swing, myself recognising it as the one we saw on the front pages. With curiosity raised about what Owl is going to say, we began heading over to the swing. Though we did have some honey eating stops, we soon got to the swing as Owl came flying over and landed on the tree branch the swing is on. As Pooh sat down on the swing, Owl began the explanation.

Owl: Here's what to do. First, get ready to push.

Sora: How?

Owl: Like this.

Owl gave a demonstration with his wing, the three of us following.

Owl: Then give Pooh a push.

Beat was eager to try as he gave a simple push.

Beat: How's this?

Owl: Not bad, not bad! Here's the next step. Push before he swings back to the bottom. If you time it right, Pooh will swing higher and higher. Try it! I'll help you with the timing. Push when I spread my wings. Push too soon, Pooh won't go any higher. Push too late, he'll go too high.

Beat: Alright, alright. I got this.

Kitty: Are you sure you got this Beat...?

Beat: I'm pretty sure as with my skill to stop Tigger. Leave it all to me~

As Beat began to swing Pooh, the cuddly yellow bear began to swing higher and higher. I was worried something would happen as I looked at Beat.

Kitty: Be careful... Pooh is really light Beat.

Beat: And everything will be okay. After this push, he will-

Accidentally giving a lot of force in his push, Pooh began to go high into the sky as a twinkle made itself known based on how high Pooh went. Sora and I looked at Beat with glares as the Monkey boy himself looked back and chuckled softly.

Beat: Um... Might have been a liiiiiittle too much~?

Before anything else happened, we clobbered Beat as he was on the floor in a Yamcha style pose. I held my hands to my head as I began to yell out in frustration.

Kitty: Why do I always have idiots as friends?!

Sora: But, I'm not an idiot.

Kitty: Besides you! You're the exception. Well, sometimes the exception...

As I was worried about Pooh, Sora seemed to be shocked about something.

Sora: Um... Kitty?

Kitty: What's up Sora?

Sora pointed to what he was looking at as I followed his gaze and saw Pooh was already walking back!

Kitty: Right... Stuffed bear and magic world... Least he didn't get hurt.

Sora: Not even gonna question it at all... I'll go get him. Just... Make sure Beat doesn't do anything to the swing next...

I looked at Beat still in the same pose but groaning, before looking back at Sora.

Kitty: Don't think that would be a problem...

Sora looked at Beat, not saying anything but just nodding in agreement. As he went to get Pooh, I sighed and got Beat up.

Kitty: Come on Monkey, I know you're able to handle that.

Beat: Ugh... Pain...

Kitty: You're a saiyan, you can handle worse pain. I've SEEN you handle worse...

Beat: Okay! Fine.

I rolled my eyes at Beat's dramatics as he got up, just in time for Sora to arrive back with Pooh.

Sora: Okay, got Pooh back. He had some more honey of course.

Kitty: Got to admire his determination for getting all the honey. But now that Pooh's back, do you want to try the swing?

Sora: Why don't you try Kitty. I helped Pooh when he needed the honey, you can give Pooh a nice swing.

Kitty: Fair point there, Sora. Alright, I'll try it.

As Pooh got back on the swing, I tried the pushing this time. Gentle at first, gradually putting some force in to get an idea. At least Pooh hasn't been sent flying.

Sora: There you go. Can you get Pooh higher? Maybe he can't find Eeyore's tail yet?

As I was looking at the area too, I saw Eeyore's house and got an idea.

Kitty: I might have an idea of where Eeyore's tail is.

Hoping that I was right, I started pushing harder as I was trying to get the right height. It took a few moments, but getting the right height Pooh went off the swing and landed on top of Eeyore's house breaking it. As we headed over to where Pooh landed, Eeyore, Piglet and Rabbit were there. Eeyore was laying on the ground as Pooh stood up, revealing the missing tail.

Eeyore: Hm? That looks familiar...

Eeyore got up as I helped pick up Eeyore's tail as I got behind him softly on my knees to help put the tail on the right spot. Tigger soon joined the group as I did this, Pooh the one asking what everyone wondered.

Pooh: How's it looking?

Kitty: There we go.

As I got back up, Eeyore looked at his tail as it was swinging.

Eeyore: It's not much of a tail, but it's mine. Thanks everyone.

Pooh: I wish we could put the Hundred Acre Wood back the way it was, too!

Having helped Eeyore find his tail, we decided to head back out to the front pages of the book as the torn page was the next power upgrade for the magic Stop and turned it into Stopra. It was a time spell that we hardly used as it did consume a lot of magic to freeze a small group of enemies, but could come in handy now with it upgraded. Especially against a time manipulator... No thinking about that right now! This is just time for fun and relaxation!

Kitty: I think there's... Maybe about two more things left to do here for now.

Beat: And where would the next location be?

Sora: Hey! I found a new place in this book!

Heading over to where Sora was, we could see that there was a pot in a secluded forest, the building near it seemed to be Owl's house or just a treehouse.

Sora: Could THIS be the place Tigger was talking about in being his bounce spot?

Beat: If it is, I'll be ready to challenge him again!

Kitty: Please just don't let there be any vegetable patches around...

Beat: IT WAS AN ACCIDENT!

Me and Sora just looked at Beat, before ignoring his shouts and entering the new area. We knew Beat joined us as we heard his grumbling behind us.

Location: Bouncing Spot

As we entered the new area, we walked down the path as I looked up when hearing what sounded like wings flapping to see Owl flying above us. Continuing to walk down the path, Sora's suspicions were right. A giant pot was on top of a tree stump, surrounded by other tree stumps in the area and one bouncing Tigger jumping from stump to stump. As he jumped on top of a SeeSaw, we headed over to where he was to talk with him. As he saw us, he kept on bouncing as he explained what the area was.

Tigger: This here is my bouncin' spot! We can bouncin' around here all day!

???: Nothin beats bounin'!

We looked to see TIgger's best pal, Roo who spoke on the other side of the SeeSaw. Roo is a small kangaroo that looks up to Tigger as a big brother.

Sora: What are you two doing?

Roo: We're bouncing on the SeeSaw!

Tigger: You wanna bounce, too, Sora? It's lotsa fun!

???: WAAAAAAAAIT!

Kitty: Oh for the love of...

Sora: Here we go...

As we looked we saw the Sayian Monkey rushing over to where we were, but he then tripped over a root on his way here, and began to roll like a ball. That then causes him to hit a ramp that causes him to go into the air and drop down hard into the pot!! Would say this is the literal version of the Monkey Ball game series, but.... Ah, why not. It's the literal version of the Monkey Ball game series.

Roo: Who was that?!

Sora: Please pay no attention, just a random monkey, monkeying around.

Beat (Inside Pot): I can still hear you, spike head!

Sora: Oh, come on!!

Beat (Inside Pot): YOU DESERVED IT!!!

Kitty: Can you two fight AFTER we finish here?

Beat (Inside Pot): I will! As soon as I... Can get... OUT!!

Beat was grunting and shaking the pot as it seemed to have him trapped in it.

Beat (Inside Pot): WHY CAN'T I GET OUT!?

Sora: What's wrong? Can't get out?

Beat (Inside Pot): YES!!

Kitty: Beat... Flying... Remember that?

Beat (Inside Pot): I'M STUCK!!!

Kitty: This is why we PAY ATTENTION to where we're walking!

Beat (Inside Pot): TELL ME THAT AFTER YOU GET ME OUT!!!

As the pot kept shaking, I heard wings flapping as Owl seemed to have landed on the seesaw.

Owl: Well, your friend seems to have gotten himself stuck.

Beat (Inside Pot): NO DUH!!

Kitty: We don't want to break the pot if not needed, just trying to figure out how to get him out of there.

Tigger: Actually, we have a game that we play that breaks pots like that. But you have to first pass a test~

Sora: A test? What test?

Tigger: To see if you got what it takes, to bounce like a tigger!

Beat (Inside Pot): OH COME ON!!!

I was trying not to laugh when hearing Beat's yell, Sora laughing loudly hearing it as we both knew how much Beat would have wanted to do this.

Owl: To bounce with the finest, you'll need some pointers from the finest.

As Owl spoke, he flew down and landed in the middle of the Seesaw. Roo turned towards Owl and raised an eyebrow.

Roo: But, Owl, you don't bounce around like we do!

Owl: I'm afraid you're right. I can't master everything, I suppose.

With not having any information with how he could help, Owl began to flap his wings to make his exit as we looked to Tigger when he spoke up

Tigger: Bounce this way, please!

Tigger soon began to bounce as he went to the stump closest to him as Roo followed closely behind him. Heading onto the stump Tigger is on, he began explaining.

Tigger: Here's a little warm-up.

As soon as he finished speaking, Tigger began bouncing onto the stumps that increased in height as Roo followed behind. Landing on a ledge, they looked at us when they finished.

Sora: All we have to do is follow the same path? That's easy enough.

Kitty: These are two of the best bouncers in the woods, do you think it's really going to be that easy?

And to answer my question, no, it wasn't easy at all. It does first start off simple, but as we kept getting more challenges, they kept getting harder too to keep up! Bouncing onto the same stump twice, and even getting into the treetops. I'm blaming Sora for jinxing us for saying it was easy.

Sora: When did it get so hard!?

From where we were, we were now on top of a branch where the stumps were as we had to jump down to them and follow Tigger still.

Kitty: Tigger DID say the first one was a warm up. Warm ups are easy, the rest are not.

Beat (Inside Pot): IF I AM LEFT HERE, I WILL HAUNT ALL OF YOU!!

Sora: Have some faith in us, will you?!

We could hear Beat grumbling from inside the pot as we looked down as I looked to Sora.

Kitty: If we come back here again, we're leaving the grumbling monkey behind.

Sora: Agreed.

Beat (Inside Pot): I HEARD THAT!!!

Sora and Kitty: You were meant too!!!

Beat began to scream as he wanted to get out. Ignoring the screams, we just focused on finishing the trail as we finished the test Tigger had. Once the jumping was finished Sora and I were breathing hard as our legs and bodies were sore from jumping so much.

Tigger: That was some mighty fine jumping you two! Maybe you DO have what it takes to break the pot!

Beat (Inside Pot): IT'S ABOUT TIME!!

Kitty: Glad to hear it. I'm surprised Beat hasn't lost his voice screaming so much by now.

Sora: Ain't that the truth. But how do we break the pot?

Tigger: It's simple! All that has to be done is hitting enough nuts at the pot for it to break.

We looked at Tigger as he was very casual about this as Beat was the one to speak first.

Beat (Inside Pot): WITH NUTS!? HOW DOES THAT MAKE SENSE!?

Sora: That I have to agree with Beat on.

Kitty: We are in the woods. It's going to make sense for nuts to be used.

Tiggers: Plus, it's a fun game I made up~

Beat (Inside Pot): PLAY THE GAME AND GET ME OUT ALREADY!

Tigger: Well first, I have to load the pot with the nuts~

Beat: Wait... What?

Hearing Tigger, the nuts were tossed into the pot as each one seemed to hit Beat.

Beat (Inside Pot): OW! OH! MY HEAD! MY EYE!!!

And suddenly very glad that I am not stuck in the pot, Sora having the same thought but just saying it aloud.

Sora: Better Beat then me stuck in there.

Beat (Inside Pot): I AM GETTING YOU BACK FOR THAT COMMENT!

Tigger: If everyone is ready, let's start the game~

As Tigger jumped into the pot, Sora and I got our Keyblades out to be able to hit the nuts.

Beat (Inside Pot): TIGGER! IT'S ALREADY CRAMPED IN HERE!!

Tigger (Inside Pot): Don't you worry, best buddy! We'll get you out soon enough!

Beat (Inside Pot): MAKE IT SNAPPY!!!

As Tigger threw the nuts, we did our best to hit them back. When one of the nuts hit the pot, Tigger would jump out of the pot before heading back in to keep throwing the nuts. As we got the hang of it, it didn't take too long for the last nut needed to hit the pot and cause it to break. As it broke, Beat fell into the hollow stump while Tigger landed on a more solid stump nearby.

Tigger: Speak to me my friend! Are you okay!?

In the small hole, Beat was covered in nuts as he looked to the sky.

Beat: I will never eat nuts... EVER again...

Getting out of the stump after getting all the nuts that were burying him off, Beat looked at the broken pot as if it was the most hated thing on the planet.

Beat: Or ever get near another pot again...

Kitty: Even in a Zelda ga-

Beat: EVEN IN THOSE ESPECIALLY!!!

I was laughing at how easy it is to tease Beat, before we heard Roo speaking up.

Roo: Wow guys, you're so good at everything!

Kitty: I-It's nothing special.

Sora: Kitty? What are you talking about? You did amazing!

Kitty: That's what I should say to you! That sword fighting you do with Riku paid off well.

Sora: But if being honest, you're really strong.

Kitty: You think? Thank you, that's really kind of you to say.

Sora: I'm being honest in what I think is all. Nothing really that much.

Beat: If you two are done, can we please go? I want to get away from the pot as much as possible.

Kitty: Still another thing to do. If we get some rare nuts from the tree, we can trade them for items from Owl. But to get the nuts, we need to use the SeeSaw. And if you wanted to do some bouncing again with Roo or Tigger- And he's gone.

Looking at where Beat just was, I saw him heading over to where the SeeSaw was. It wasn't long before Tigger and Beat were on the opposite ends, Beat soon flying up into the tree.

Sora: Is he gonna be okay?

Looking up, we could see that Beat got his head through a tree branch and was stuck again. I rolled my eyes, but saw Beat managing to get his head unstuck this time as he got onto the tree branch.

Beat: I'm okay! Now what am I looking for?

Kitty: Look for something pink and purple.

Beat looked as he saw one of the nuts, pulling it off and throwing it down. Sora luckily caught it before it hit him, but I yelped when getting hit on the head by another.

Kitty: Ow!

Beat: Sorry!

Rubbing my head while holding the nut, Sora and I saw where Owl was and headed over. As we headed over, Owl saw the nuts as he spoke.

Owl: I see you found the rare nuts. I'll trade you items for them.

Handing over the nuts we got, Owl took them from us. In return, our attack and defense power was increased. As we were talking to Owl, we heard something dropping to the ground as Beat had already found three more of the nuts.

Beat: That's all of them I can find.

Sora: That... Was some quick searching. How DID you find them so fast?

Beat: Easy to find something when you know what you're looking for.

As Beat got down from the tree, Sora and I headed over and picked up a nut each. As Beat got the last one, we headed back over to Owl to get some more items.

Owl: Ah, splendid! Here's something in return.

For three nuts, we were given a Mythril shard, an increase to ability costs, and an Oricalcum.

Owl: Look at all these nuts! We couldn't have done it without you.

And with all the tasks completed here, it was another area done as we headed back to the front pages. Having returned to the front, we gained another Mythril as the last area began to show itself as it looked like a secluded area with a mud circle.

Kitty: Huh. I don't ever remember seeing this in the stories of Winnie the Pooh.

Sora: Well, when something strange is yet to be seen-

Beat: -WE DIVE IN AND EXPLORE!!! WOOHOO!!!

Beat jumped at the area as he sunk down into the book.

Kitty: I wouldn't be surprised if he somehow sneaks onto the ship at some point and just decides to travel with us again.

Sora: Would he really do- Actually, yes he would.

Kitty: You've learned well.

Sora: Let's just hope he doesn't try to jump out in front of Riku. One time, I tried to surprise him, he punched me in the face and nearly knocked me out.

Kitty: Riku... Has some serious reflexes.

Sora: Let's just hope that it REALLY doesn't happen.

Random voice: FORESHADOWING!!!!!

Looking around with Sora, I had wide eyes along with him because of the strange sound.

Kitty: You heard that too, right?

Sora: A random voice screaming foreshadowing? Yep.

Pausing for a moment, I decided to take Sora's wrist and guide him to where Beat went.

Kitty: Let's get out of here before hearing any more random voices speaking out of nowhere.

Sora: Agreed.

As we got closer to the area, the bright light appeared again as we got transported to the new area.

Location: Muddy Path.

When we got to the new area, the first thing we saw was Pooh walking around in circles in the mud surrounding a big bush.

Sora: Okay... Beat was the first to arrive here... Now where did he-

Beat: Hey guuuuuys!

Looking up, we were dumbfounded as we saw Beat stuck to a giant spider web.

Kitty: Beat... How is it you always get stuck on or in the strangest things...?

Sora: Shouldn't you know him by now?

Kitty: With Beat? You learn as you go with the unpredictable monkey...

Beat: And that's why you and Jammy will always underestimate me in Xenoverse!

Kitty: Aren't you the one 9 out of 10 times getting your butt handed to you?

Beat: What? What are you talking about?

Kitty: Weren't you the one who screamed loudly when getting hit by raid blast? You lost BIG time. The attack was still going even AFTER all your health was gone. If that isn't a BEAT-down of a century, I don't know what that was.

Beat began to growl as he was getting tangled in the spider web more.

Beat: Get me down from here and I'll give YOU a beat-down!!!

Sora: You just used your name as a pun... Right?

Beat froze as he began to scream like Daffy Duck in that one episode after tearing away from a black backdrop and looking frazzled.

Beat: I HAVE NEVER BEEN THIS DISRESPECTED IN ALL MY LIFE!!!!

Kitty: Sure thing, Daffy.

Beat: JUST GET ME DOWN FROM HERE!!!

Sora: We will. Just give us a bit to figure something out.

Heading towards where Pooh was, we decided to talk to him first. When approaching Pooh, we saw him look towards us when Sora called out to him.

Sora: What are you doing, Pooh?

Pooh looked around the area as he spoke to us.

Pooh: Shh. Quiet, or they'll get away!

Sora: Who?

Pooh: The people who took everyone away. See their footprints? We were all sticking together to make sure no one got lost again. But then, I saw some footprints that needed following. So I did. Suddenly, everyone was gone. Bad people must have taken them away!

Sora looked down at the shape of the footprints and began to sweat softly.

Sora: Um... Actually, Pooh, I think those footprints are... Um...

Not wanting to discourage Pooh, Sora wanted to help liven up poor Pooh Bear.

Sora: Anyway, we'll help you look for your friends.

Pooh: Oh, thank you both. That would be very helpful.

As Sora and I began to help Pooh in his search, Sora looked inside the tall bush Pooh had been circling around as Sora stepped in. Looking inside the tall bush Sora went into, he found Eeyore.

Eeyore: Hello.

Sora: What are you doing?

Eeyore: Lookin' for sticks to build my house... Again.

Sora: Sticks for your house? This place already feels like a house... Seems like a great spot to gather everyone once we find them. Don't you think so, Kitty?

Kitty: I agree. It's got plenty of space for everyone to fit.

Tamashi: Better do a headcount, just to see who we still need to get.

Speaking of random voices... Welcome back, sleepyhead.

Tamashi: Haven't gone to sleep. All your insistent ramblings were so much that no one would be able to get any sleep.

Please go and get some friends. Then you'll know that "Insistent rambling" is called TALKING.

Tamashi: And yet, I do that enough with you.

Don't I know it, mind reader stuck in my head.

Tamashi: And I believe that is the right amount of talking there.

You sure you don't want to be Donald's random voice in the mind instead?

Tamashi: Screw you.

Love you too. Taking the advice though, there was Roo, Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit and Owl to be found. Seems that everyone was with Pooh, but got separated. If that's the case, we need to just find them and help guide them back.

Kitty: Okay, let's go search for Pooh's friends and bring them here.

Sora: You make it sound easy. They could be anywhere.

Kitty: We have four pairs of eyes. Yours, mine, Pooh's and sticky boy up there.

Pointing up, I was referring to Beat to keep an eye from above.

Kitty: We'll save Beat for last before getting him down.

Beat: What!? No! Get me down NOW!!

Sora: We need an eye in the sky! And keeping you in one place is the best chance we got!

Kitty: Overruled Beat.

Beat: Come on!

Sora: Deal with it.

Beat groaned as we all began to try and look for all the others. The first one we came across was Rabbit as he seemed to be lost going in and out of medium sized holes as each of us stood in front of them. Waiting for him to come out, he came towards me as I held Rabbit softly.

Kitty: Heyheyheyhey! Hold up. Calm down Rabbit!

Rabbit: K-Kitty!?

Kitty: Yup. Now, what happened and why did everyone get lost

Rabbit began to recall what happened before he began to panic.

Rabbit: Owl looked so intent on something, well, I just had to follow him! But then Owl flew off into the sky, and there I was, all by myself.

Nodding my head, I looked to the bush just ahead of him.

Kitty: Go in there, and wait for the others. Eeyore is already there to keep you company.

Nodding his head, Rabbit headed to the bush and entered it. I looked up and saw Sora had found Tigger while having Pooh up there with him. That leaves Roo, Piglet and Owl to be found now. Looking up, I could see Owl flying back and forth above where I was as I looked up to where Sora was to figure out how he got up there.

Kitty: How the heck did you get up there?!

Sora: That well is shooting lots of air! Jump to it and then you'll float upwards!

Pooh: I took a flower that was actually butterflies that helped me out. Oh ho.

Kitty: Oh, huh. Didn't think of that.

Beat: Slow learner people.

Kitty: Shut it, Beat!

As I jumped on, I had jumped facing towards the log as I was trying to keep myself balanced. When reaching the height I can go, I felt a force of wind push me to the log as I had to keep my balance. Thank you cat-like reflexes...

Tamashi: Heh. At least that feature comes good.

You know, there is this thing called not having to be blunt all the time.

Tamashi: What is that? Blue cheese?

Heh, at least your sarcasm is good.

Tamashi: Wouldn't be me if I- Hey, is that a tiny kangaroo on that trunk over there in the mud pit area?

You mean Roo? Looking at where Tamashi said, there was indeed Roo on the trunk. That kid can bounce high, no wonder Tigger is so proud of him.

Tamashi: Think we should get him? Or rather~ I have a funny idea~

I'm scared to even know your definition of funny...

Tamashi: Nothing you have to worry about. As for the monkey boy, send him instead. But keep him tied up in webbing, faced down and in the mud. Cushion for the kid to jump down onto. Think of the monkey... As a throw pillow.

That... I'm surprised to say that is actually pretty funny to think about.

Tamashi: Let's be honest, do you really want your shoes to get even MORE dirty from the mud you were stepping in earlier?

Ugh... That's going to be a pain to clean...

Tamashi: Hence my idea. You're welcome in advance.

Thinking about it, yeah. I'll do it. Going over to Beat, I began cutting the webs around him down as I let him fall to the ground.

Beat: OW! Thanks for the hard landing...

Kitty: Oh, don't thank me yet. I still need your help with something.

Beat: Eh? What do you-

Kitty: Aero!

Casting the spell, I began to lift Beat up and guide him over the log, over the mud path as he began to wiggle in the air.

Beat: H-Hey! What's going on!?

Kitty: You see your pal Roo, right?

Looking at where I was taking him, Beat nods his head.

Kitty: You have to be his cushion for him.

Beat: Wait, huh?

Looking down, Beat began to wiggle more.

Beat: Do not put me in the mud!!

Kitty: Hear you, not listening.

Beat: YOU JUST- AAAAHHHH!!!

Letting the magic dispel on him, Beat soon flopped onto the mud as Roo jumped down onto his head to bury his head further.

Roo: Thanks Beat! I was practicing my jumps as I wanted to bounce high like Tigger, but before I knew it, I jumped too high!

Lifting his head, Beat spat out the mud in his mouth.

Beat: You're welcome kid, now could ya get off my head!?

Roo: Okay!

Jumping off, Roo's jump caused Beat's face to flop back in the mud from the push. I giggled as I saw this happen to Beat.

Tamashi: Ha! Told you it would be hilarious!

Alright, I'll admit this once you were right. That really was funny to watch.

Tamashi: Yeah. Good for you. Oh, seems Pooh is about to redirect Piglet down where the well is, want to help them get Piglet while they get Owl?

Huh? Oh, I do see Piglet down there now. I'll go to him now and get Roo. Jumping down, Piglet had come out of a small hole where he came down from the tree to get here faster.

Kitty: Hey Piglet, the others are in the tall bush area.

Piglet: O-Oh! Thank you, Kitty!

Kitty: You're welcome. Roo?

Hopping over here, I kneeled down for the little kangaroo.

Kitty: Go with Piglet into that bush, we're trying to gather everyone else up. Tigger will be there too.

Roo: Oh boy! I can't wait to show Tigger how high I can jump!

As Roo followed Piglet, I saw Owl fly overhead of me as I saw him go in while Sora and Pooh followed behind as Pooh entered the bush. With having found everyone, I was happy everyone was together again.

Sora: So, what now?

Owl: How about star gazing back at the Tree Hill? They're beautiful at that time of night.

Rabbit: Oh, what a great idea Owl, it'll give me a chance to think of some new recipes while watching the stars.

As everyone grouped up to head out, Sora and I worked to get Beat freed from the remaining spider web as we helped him out to follow the others.

Location: Tree Hill

After everyone arrived there, we looked up at the stars as we just gazed at them. Some had shooting stars race across the night sky, others shining so bright in the night. It was very beautiful. As we were gazing at the sky, Piglet spoke up.

Piglet: I'm so glad we're all together again. I didn't know what to do when I was all alone.

Tigger: Aw, Piglet, you gotta be brave.

Piglet: You weren't lonely at all?

As Piglet asked Tigger this, Tigger bounced on his spot as he spoke.

Tigger: Lonely? Are you kiddin'? I'm a Tigger! The most wonderful thing about Tiggers is I'm the only one. But I do admit, friends are awfully fun, too!

We could hear Pooh speaking to himself as we looked at him, seeing him rubbing his head again in thought.

Pooh: Think, think, think.

Kitty: Hey, Pooh, what are you thinking about now?

Pooh: Oh, well, I'm just thinking about what to think about.

I giggled at this, Sora laughing as Beat stood up.

Beat: Well, I guess we better get going with the adventure finished.

Kitty: Got to get Slayer too. Wonder if he's still sleeping.

Beat: Oh yeah... Forgot he was here. I was busy having too much fun, I actually forgot about him.

Sora: Well, we're off.

Piglet: Where are you all going?

As Sora stood up, he answered Piglet's question.

Sora: We're going to look for our friends. They're waiting for us.

As I got up and Beat moved to stand next to Sora, we looked behind us when hearing Tigger speaking.

Tigger: Bounce on back again!

Tigger said with his signature laugh at the end, Piglet speaking next.

Piglet: I hope you find your friends!

As Sora, Beat and I got off the hill and onto the ground, we stopped and looked back to give a wave to everyone. Everyone was standing at the edge, giving us all a wave back. Before we began walking though, Pooh called out to us.

Pooh: Everyone, don't forget. We shall all be here. If you'd like to visit again that is.

Kitty: We'll come back and visit!

With one last goodbye, we headed back to the front pages of the book. The torn page became an EXP ring, and this brought the adventure in the book to an end. All that's left is to get Slayer, and leave the book.

Location: Merlin's House.

After having got Slayer, which we needed to slap a lot to wake up, we finally made it out of Pooh's book. But as we did, I looked back and saw the book was glowing with a keyhole that was on the locket. The Keyhole disappeared as a picture of Sora and I were holding Pooh's hand while we walked. I smiled as I picked up the book and hugged it to my chest.

Kitty: (I'll be sure to visit again, Pooh~)

Putting the book down, I turned to Merlin who had a smile on his face.

Merlin: So, how was it?

Sora: It was amazing!

Kitty: Can't wait to see Pooh again!

Slayer: I napped most of the time there. Pretty relaxing.

Beat: Gonna go back and see if Tigger knows how to fight!

The four of us looked at Beat as he looked at all of us.

Beat: What?

Kitty: Beat, no attacking the peaceful inhabitants.

Beat: But I wanna!

Kitty: No!

Beat: Augh! You're no fun! I wonder if Leon will challenge me again.

Beat then heads off with Slayer following him.

Slayer: Someone has to keep an eye on him. Otherwise, he destroys everything.

Kitty: Thank you, Slayer.

Slayer heads off after Beat as Sora is about to make his way as well.

Sora: Gonna tell the others what we did. Maybe I'll even make Riku jealous.

Sora runs off as he heads back to where the others would be. As I was about to make my way out too, Tamashi began to speak to me.

Tamashi: Did you have to voice that part in your head? You know I can hear all your thoughts, right?

Shut it! So, what's up? Why the sudden conversation?

Tamashi: Why not ask Merlin here for teachings?

That was already the plan. I don't have a death wish, I know I'll need all I can with Chronos.

Tamashi: Good thinking on asking Merlin for that. Powerful wizard! Lots of magic spells! You're magic focused! Not to mention we got that Naturespark Gem, Fairy Godmother can even give us another summoning to use when facing Chronos.

Leon and Phil may be able to help too. Okay... Maybe more Hercules if it's the coliseum with what Phil is like.... Still, I'll end up fighting physically too so I'll need help there too. I'll ask the Fairy Godmother first. I walked up to the small carriage as it soon began to glow with light as Fairy Godmother appeared in its place.

Fairy Godmother: Oh, hello Kitty. How may I help you?

Kitty: Well, I found another Summon Gem. I was wondering if you can help give it life again?

Looking at it, Fairy Godmother seemed to like this one.

Fairy Godmother: Bless my heart~ It would seem you found someone you would most enjoy~

I tilt my head as I was about to ask, but as Fairy Godmother waved her wand, I began to see flashes of who was in the gem as it held an energetic deer. I know one Disney character that is a deer, and I knew who it was.

Kitty: Bambi!

Fairy Godmother: Bambi may not be a summon that can't help fight, but they will drop lots of orbs that will replenish your magic and help with material finding.

Kitty: Wow! Thank you, Fairy Godmother!

Fairy Godmother: If you find anymore that have lost their light, be sure to bring them to me, dear~

Fairy Godmother soon began to go back to rest as I now have three summons. As long as I use my mana right, I should be able to have some sort of advantage when needed. And now the hard part... Asking for help...

Tamashi: If you don't I will.

How would- Please don't say you can take control...

Tamashi: Awww, you ruined the surprise.

Screw you for keeping that a surprise. You know... THIS IS MY BODY!!! And mind, you're just invading it as far as I know.

Tamashi: Oh, so now you want a trial of separation. I understand, but I'm also hurt.

If roles were reversed and I was suddenly speaking in your head out of nowhere, and mainly giving insults, how would you feel? Especially since you're so freaking cryptic!

Tamashi: You're asking me when you're the one having voices in your head? And people call me crazy.

Hello voice in my head that's causing me to have a voice in my head. You know that you caused this right?

Tamashi: Oh, we're having guests? I just came out of the shower.

The moment I am somewhere private, my head is being banged against a brick wall.

Tamashi: Funny, because you'd make a great groupie in a rock and roll band.

That is the WORST thing you have ever said... And that's saying something...

Tamashi: Thank you, that is the best compliment you have ever given me since... Ever.

Wasn't intended as a compliment.

Tamashi: And yet here I am, getting praises~

All I hear from you right now is blah, blah, blah. Were you saying something important or just inflating your own ego?

Tamashi: For a cat with height problems, you sure do ride a high horse.

I DO NOT HAVE HEIGHT PROBLEMS! Besides, the only one riding a high horse here is you, considering you are the most egoistic voice ever. Seriously, whoever thought voices can have egos.

Tamashi: Then someone didn't read the "Voices with egos" for dummies.

Why is there EVEN a book for that? How many people have voices in their- You're going to drive me insane soon. Like the next sentence you SPEAK soon.

Tamashi: Then are we off to the races and see who gets first?

Only if there's a bet on it.

Tamashi: Hey look! You didn't go insane! What do I get?

A headache when I bang my head...

Tamashi: Again, if you want to bang your head, join a rock band.

Again, if you want to be a jerk, be Donald's voice.

Tamashi: But wouldn't I drive you "quackers" instead~?

Laaaaaaaaame. You are so super laaaaaaaame for that joke.

Tamashi: And yet, you're sounding a bit sheepish.

Yeah, yeah, ignoring you now. More important things to focus on.

Tamashi: More important than talk to me? I am your wife! How can you not possibly want to talk to me!?

Then get me the divorce papers immediately!

Tamashi: Sorry, but this ring doesn't come off.

Damn that lifetime commitment...!

Tamashi: Now off you go. I'd slap your ass to get you in gear, but no hands.

If you were standing right in front of me, you'd be ASKING for a slap with that statement.

Tamashi: And then we get in bed and-

If I wanted anything Yuri like that, I'd do it with anyone but the annoying voice.

Tamashi: But if you think about it, isn't this your voice~?

Considering your voice grates on EVERY. SINGLE. NERVE? I sure hope not.

Tamashi: And yet, the moans you'll make will be just the-

The person you are trying to annoy is in ignoring voices mode, please come back never.

Tamashi: S-She hung up on me? How the hell did she even do that!?

Laughing silently to myself at Tamashi, I got my head back on focus. Just got to keep my courage long enough to ask for help. Even if it's just borrowing books to read and practice on the ship.

Kitty: Hey Merlin, I need a bit of advice on magic.

Okay, not too hard so far asking for help.

Merlin: Oh? And what would it be you wish help for?

And I would jinx myself saying it's not so hard...

Kitty: Basic summary is... I made a deal to fight someone in Hollow Bastion, and I really need to improve my magic to have a better chance.

Merlin was drinking tea when I said this as he was giving me a look before gulping his tea down.

Merlin: Okay, life or death kind of help...

Kitty: Wouldn't say life or death... More.... Stopping the bad guys getting the seven princesses of hearts...?

Merlin: As long as you didn't bet yourself, we're all fine.

Cue the crickets chirping in an awkward silence as I looked anywhere but Merlin, trying to think of a response.

Merlin: Come now, surely you didn't.

Kitty: It was not my choice!

Merlin: WHAT!? YOU ACCEPTED THE DEAL!?

Kitty: I didn't think that was going to happen! But I didn't really have a choice...

Merlin: Kitty! Do you know what this means!?

Kitty: If it's that I'm a reckless idiot, already figured that out.

Merlin sighed as he took off his hat.

Merlin: I'm not saying that. You obviously had your reasons for making the deal. No one makes deals without a reason. And the only fairness of a deal is by matching something equal to what is important.

Kitty: That about sums it up.

Merlin groaned as he sighed while tossing the teacup up into the air and levitated it with magic.

Merlin: Nothing we can do now, right now, we don't even know WHERE this world is. And it's best if you get practicing.

Kitty: You're the best wizard around, any help at all would be great. Even just some books to read.

Merlin: Great that you said that. I can teach you, but with the worlds at stake and your opponent threatening a Princess of Heart, you're going to need ALL the help you can get.

Kitty: What help CAN I get? What magic is there actually?

Merlin: Oh, dear Kitty. The possibilities of magic are quite infinite.

Merlin waved his arm as books, after book, and AFTER books hovered around the room.

Merlin: Magic can be in the form of anything. Spells, incantations, illusions, using one's mind, the elements around us, and every conceivable way to use magic. Magic is not just a tool for someone with magic to wield, it is an art that pushes one to keep learning and even dare say use in combat. It can transform you, transport you, defend you and so much more.

Despite how much I knew this was for a serious situation, the bookworm in me was just looking at all the books in awe. This is going to be a LOT of late night reading even just taking a few books.

Kitty: That... Really there are a lot more possibilities than I thought.

Merlin: But just because you read the books, one has to commit to them as well. The stronger the concentration, the better the spell is. There are no shortcuts when learning. If you miss a crucial step, the spell will always fail.

Kitty: That's completely understandable, can't really mess anything up if you want a spell to work.

Merlin: Kitty, are you SURE, this is what you want most? If we start, you are gonna have to work VERY hard to get these spells to work.

I would have said something now, but realizing a ring I had just gotten earlier, I slipped it on as I felt a change in my mind as it seemed I could learn better now.

Kitty: We did get this ring when finishing the last part of the book, it might help when it comes to learning better.

I thought about everyone and how they would be at a high risk if Chronos tried anything, knowing that I had to do this for everyone before looking back at Merlin.

Kitty: I'm not going to be able to stop this fight now the deal is made. I'd rather go in prepared as much as possible.

Merlin looked at me as he nodded as books began to fly and stack on the table left and right.

Merlin: I don't know if I can teach you everything, but if there are some you think you can grasp easier than what I can explain, choose now. We must at least focus on the easiest tasks right now and work our way up.

And that's what we did, working through what magic would be best. Elemental I already had a lot from the adventure, but both of us agreed to add earth, water and nature to have all elemental magic. With how dangerous this fight is, Merlin even taught me how to cast regeneration magic to help me heal my wounds overtime. That should come in handy for needing to keep my distance. There was some practice with the time spell too, learning the limit was 12 seconds Stopga can stop time for. We may have had the Stopra from the book, but with Merlin's help, I was able to get the spell stronger to the final upgrade. I was already using light powers, that was more learning as I went in the situations. The final magic was Reflega, that's going to help with better protection. We got the basics down for the spells, it's just going to have to be practicing when I can for now. Along with learning the magic though, I was able to take some books with me to begin learning spells myself too. Doppelganger, illusion, enchanted arrow, and potion magic I'll be learning myself until I can meet with Merlin again, so we can just focus on getting the spells stronger next time. I just need to get a bow and arrows for the enchanted arrows, it would be too risky using magic to make them in case I need to use it frequently. I have the Arrow Legion, but there's the gut feeling Chronos would have made plans for those too if he was getting stuff from Yoseph... Ugh... it hurts my head just thinking about what he plans to do with Yoseph's research...Just going to have to learn fast what he has planned in the fight if I don't have an idea before then. With getting the basics and ideas for spells to learn down, we finished the learning as I collapsed in a chair exhausted. With how late it had gotten, it was easier to just stay the night at the house. But even then, sleep just wasn't coming to me even when time kept passing by. Sighing, I just decided to flick through some books that were still on the table since we didn't put them away yet. Which made me jolt when hearing a familiar voice of a cricket.

Jiminy: Kitty? What's all this? Why are you reading so many spell books???

Kitty: Jiminy?! I thought you were with Goofy or Donald.

Jiminy: I was, but have you noticed what time it is???

Glancing at the clock, my eyes widened when seeing it was late.

Kitty: Oh sugar honey iced tea...

Jiminy: Why are you up this late?

Kitty: I was just asking Merlin about magic, we lost track of time so it was best to stay the night. Just couldn't sleep, and reading is better than doing nothing while waiting for sleep to come.

Jiminy looked at me and hopped up to stand on the book while looking into my eyes.

Jiminy: Kitty, if my time with Pinocchio has taught me, it's how to tell when someone is lying.

Kitty: Jiminy, Pinocchio before he turned into a real boy had a nose that grew when lying. That would be a tell tale sign to anyone.

Jiminy: Yes, but sometimes, Pinocchio would get nervous when not telling the truth. And right now, my conscience is telling me that you're hiding something.

Kitty: If I am hiding something, it's because it's something that people don't need to know.

Jiminy: But what is it though? Why go through so many books and not tell anyone??? The more you keep trying to hide this from me, the more I know something is happening...!

I glanced at Jiminy, before focusing back on the book.

Kitty: Not sure if you being so insistent is a blessing or a curse right now.

Jiminy: Yeah, well, it's better to tell truths than lies.

Kitty: It's not lies, can't be lies if it's not even said. Lies are spoken, something being hidden is not.

Jiminy: So you ARE hiding something!

Kitty: And just like was said in Astral Chain, the details stay with me.

Jiminy: I never said anything about what topic.

Kitty: And just like you know when someone is nervous or hiding something, I know you. You've been writing down the whole adventure, and you don't know what happened in Astral Chain after the fall when the group got separated. What else would it be? It's the one thing you don't know.

Jiminy: Kitty, what happened when you were separated from us?

Kitty: An encounter with Chronos.

Jiminy: CH-CHRONOS!?

Kitty: And that's all you need to know.

Jiminy: Kitty! Chronos is nothing but bad news! What happened when you weren't with us!

Kitty: Those are the details that are staying with me. The less you know, the better.

Jiminy: But Kitty!

I bit my lip, before sighing and getting Jiminy on my hand and putting the book down.

Kitty: I'm only telling you this on one condition. NO ONE else knows about this.

Jiminy: I promise.

I closed my eyes, taking a deep breath to settle my nerves before speaking.

Kitty: The reason I'm studying magic.... I made a deal to fight Chronos in Hollow Bastion.

After I said that, Jiminy froze in his spot with a look of fear in his eyes.

Jiminy: Y-You... What...?

Kitty: And this is why I said the details stay with me...

Jiminy: No! Why would you make a deal with that man!?

I didn't say anything to this, just putting Jiminy on my shoulder and picking up a random book to flick through to avoid the subject if possible.

Jiminy: Please tell me! Can't you trust me??

Kitty: It's not a matter of not trusting you, I do along with everyone else. The only thing is, I can't get everyone else involved in this.

Jiminy: Why not!?

Kitty: Because Chronos wouldn't hesitate to kill everyone if you get in his way.

Jiminy: But what does he want???

Kitty: My heart.

Jiminy: WHAAAAAAAT!?

As I kept flicking through the book, I couldn't distract from the tears falling.

Kitty: I didn't want to make the deal. Chronos was working with Yoseph, and made a deal with him at first to get me for my knowledge. Still did get knocked out and taken to Yoseph, but after the deal was made between us. Before that though, we were talking, and I made him mad as heck. Seriously, do not make that guy mad... Way too painful a lesson to learn.

Jiminy: Are you okay?!

Kitty: I'm okay now. But the only reason I'm trying to avoid telling anyone is because I'm trying not to get you all killed. He almost did kill me, I was lucky. One thing I did learn, he wouldn't hesitate for any of us to just be pawns in his plans, before we meet our demise. I had to make the deal for everyone's lives. He would need me alive. He wouldn't need you or anyone else alive if you had no use for him.

Jiminy: You made a deal...? To save us...?

Kitty: And find out his identity if I somehow win. But you got it right.

Jiminy looked at me and had tears in his eyes too.

Jiminy: Why couldn't you tell us...?

Kitty: Because Chronos would use anything, or in this case ANYONE to his advantage. He would see you guys as a weakness because of how I care for you all.

Jiminy: And keeping us in the dark about it, will give them safety if you don't tell us...?

Kitty: Maybe...? Honestly, I wish I knew. But I know that nobody knowing would avoid them wanting to join the fight.

Jiminy tugged on my hair as I looked at him with teary eyes.

Jiminy: But that's too much to ask of you to do by yourself...!

Kitty: Keep everyone out of the fight, or let them join and die in a second because they can't move in frozen time? I'll do it myself in a heartbeat.

Jiminy looked at me as he could sense my determination in this choice I made.

Jiminy: And I can see... That you have already made your choice. Kitty, do you feel better after telling me...?

Kitty: A little. Just hope no one else finds out about this... Neither of us can spill a word about this.

Jiminy: If anyone else knows, they're going to be alert and want to help you...! Chronos can stop time and with you having Star Platinum, only you can face him! I'll respect your choice for wanting to fight him alone, but if you get out of the fight somehow, I want you to tell EVERYONE your reason.

Kitty: Thank you Jiminy, I promise. If.. Things don't go so well though... I have faith in everyone that you'll be able to save the worlds.

Jiminy began to shake his head and looked at me.

Jiminy: You will make it out! I know you can do this! You have to believe you can win!

I looked at Jiminy, before giving a small smile.

Kitty: No wonder you made such a good conscience for Pinnochio with that faith and courage.

Jiminy: If you go into battle expecting to lose, you'll have given up before it begins! Don't do that!

Kitty: I'm going into this battle with the courage to do it for everyone. I can only promise to do my best to get out of it and get back to everyone.

Jiminy: Let's make a pinkie promise to that~

Jiminy soon held out a pinkie with a smile to earn my trust as he wishes me all the best when this happens. I giggle at how serious he looked about this, before making the promise with him.

Kitty: Thank you Jiminy, honestly. You've been the biggest help. Now you should be getting back before the others worry about you. Unless you're staying here as well for the night.

Jiminy: It is really, really late. If you're staying up, I'll keep you company.

Jiminy got comfy on my shoulder, as I kept flicking through the book. There were different spell circles, and it all looked really impressive! But when I saw one, I froze as I looked at it closely. Seeing what it was, made my eyes widened.

Jiminy: Kitty, what's wrong?!

As I looked closer to make sure I was seeing it right, my voice barely came out a whisper from the fear gripping my throat.

Kitty: After I passed out, I had some sort of premonition. I don't know where it was based, or who or what was coming... But I do know Chronos was doing a spell circle... And this is the one... Chronos is going to be using a summoning circle...!

Chapter 14: End.