Third person point of view

World: Hollow Bastion

Location: Meeting Room

As the scene begins at the infamous Villains' Hideout, there was tension in the air as no one dared to make the wrong move.

Chronos: Of all the things you could have done... This is the most IDIOTIC thing you could ever think of!

And the source of the tension was the Zakos, looking ready to run and deal with Zaku's anger instead of Chronos glaring right at them... And the blow dryers in their hands. The reason Hades has not been heard from, was because he was still stuck in the block of ice, as the Zakos decided using blow dryers was the best way to get him unthawed. The said God of Death himself was showing pure disdain with the biggest frown, looking as if wondering if robots had souls he could drag to the underworld. None of the Zakos dared to say a word, only hiding the dryers behind them as if trying to hide the evidence. The glare seemed to only get worse from their actions, before there was an irritated growl from Chronos.

Chronos: Want something done right, do it yourself... GOUF! ZAKU!

With the yell loud enough to echo across the whole castle, the said robots came to the area to see what was happening.

Gouf: What's going on boss?

Seeing the blow dryers the Zakos were holding, it was Zaku's turn to glare at them.

Zaku: What did you morons do this time?!

Chronos: Your minions decided it was a good idea to use the dryers to thaw out this giant block of ice.

The Zakos looked ready to drop everything and run when being trapped with the angry Chronos and Zaku, Gouf just looking as if he was done with them all.

Chronos: Zaku, yell at them as much as you want while getting this lump outside. Gouf, get the Komusai running. If one simple job can't even be done, then I'll just get it done.

Not wanting to risk Chronos getting any more mad, everyone got to work. As Hades was pushed outside, the yelling from Zaku with the classic name of "MORONS" echoing in the castle.

Zaku: BLOW DRYERS!? ARE YOU ALL FULL OF LUGNUTS AND IDIOTISMS!? YOU ARE DEALING WITH MAGIC!! SIMPLE THINGS LIKE THAT ARE NOT GONNA THAW OUT A GOD TRAPPED IN IT!!! YOU RUNTS BETTER GET THAT BLOCK OF ICE OUTSIDE, OR I'M GONNA TURN YOU ALL INTO SCRAP!!!!

Zaku said as he whipped out his guns and began to fire wildly in anger. This was an instant motivation for the Zakos, running and pushing the ice as fast as they could to avoid the bullet parade.

Location: Castle Gates

The sound of engines running was what drowned out the panic as they got outside, Gouf getting the ship running as Chronos looked to the Zakos.

Chronos: Get the block of ice under the engine. You may actually learn something... That FIRE is what MELTS ICE.

The sheepish Zakos did as told, getting the ice block under the engines before moving back. And true to Chronos' words, the ice slowly began to melt and melted faster over time until Hades was free. As Gouf turned off the engines when he got free, Hades looked at the Zakos. He seemed to be completely calm at first, before the switch flipped as he was bright red with flames burning bright.

Hades: WHICH ONE OF YOU HAD THE BRIGHT IDEA OF USING BLOW DRYERS AND LEAVING ME TRAPPED LIKE THAT?! YOU WON'T NEED TO BE WORRIED ABOUT BEING TURNED INTO SCRAPS WHEN I GET MY HANDS ON YOU!

If robots did have souls, they would be free for Hades to collect in that moment with how terrified they were. But taking some deep breaths, Hades returned back to the normal blue as the flames reduced.

Hades: Okay, I'm calm, I'm calm. Relax guys, you're safe. I hold no interest in you. You're just way too easy to scare~ I hold more interest in how long it's been since I got trapped. A few hours? I can tell you, the cold REALLY does bother me. Not planning to be trapped like that again anytime soon.

Chronos: Who would want to be stuck like that while the "Heroes" travelled too... 8 worlds currently.

The sound of glass shattering in Hades' mind happened when hearing what Chronos said, the anger getting to him once more as the flames grew more as he began turning red once more.

Hades: 8 WORLDS?! THOSE TWERPS LEFT ME FROZEN FOR 8 WORLDS?! Well now I know what's next for the underworld!

Zaku: L-Lord Hades! Calm dow- AAAAAUGH!!!

Zaku had to use a Zako as a shield as the Zako was sent flying across the air and landed on another Zako.

Hades: YOU ALL HAVE BEEN BLOW DRYING ME WHILE THOSE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN TO MANY WORLDS!? YOU LOUSY BUCKET HEADS!!!

Chronos: Hades. Welcome back to the world of the living. Or should I say "Half-living"?

Hades: Oh great, the new leader. Don't even get me started on you!

Chronos: Oh? Do you have a problem with me? Spit it out then.

Hades: Chronos, pal. I still remember the last TIME, you tried to "help" me. WHY did it take you so LONG to help ME!?

Chronos: Simple, there wasn't any need to help.

Getting angered, Hades flared up in flames and yelled at Chronos.

Hades: WHAAAAAAAT!? You think this is some JOKE!? Because I'm NOT LAUGHING!!! You are going to give me a good reason for why you left me FROZEN, or I am-

Chronos did not appreciate being yelled at by Hades as he drove a fist into Hades' face as the God of Death's flames turned blue. When speaking, his voice was muffled.

Hades: Okay, okay, I deserved that one.

Puffing his face, Hades got his face back to normal while Chronos stared at him.

Chronos: Don't. Ever. Yell at me like that. AGAIN...

Hades had an unamused look on his face.

Hades: You trying to sound threatening? God. Remember that? Can't die. God of DEATH. Hellooooooooo~! Comedian sometimes.

Chronos: Save your "Jokes" for those forced to listen to them.

Hades: Chronos. My man. Can I call you Chro-Chro?

Chronos: Only if you wish to see if death is possible for you.

Hades had not a look of impressed, but boredom in his eyes.

Hades: Yet, here I am, frozen for days, could have asphyxiated in space, and still alive.

Chronos: There are endless possibilities, I wouldn't push your luck. Are you going to keep trying that or shut up to learn your own home world has the "twerps" there currently?

As if more mental glass was breaking, Hades erupted in flames and screamed.

Hades: WHAAAAAAAAAT!?

Chronos: Should have said that earlier if it ceased the ramblings. Go and annoy them later, first there are things to talk about. If you would be so kind, "Lord of the Dead", get Hook and Oogie Boogie to the projection room. You have the fastest means of transporting them here.

Hades: Oh great, is this what I've been reduced to? Do I look like a Genie? Do you hold a lamp? Are you rubbing it and making me go-

Hades teleports and pops to the side of Chronos.

Hades: "What do you need?"

Hades pops to the other side of Chronos and rests an elbow on his shoulder.

Hades: "What do you need?"

As Hades pops back in front of Chronos, he is about to say "What do you need?" once more. But before he could, was met with another punch to the face.

Chronos: What I need is for you to go. Get. Everyone.

With his face caved in again like this, his response was muffled again.

Hades: Yeah. Got it. Doing it now.

Having received the message, Hades disappeared to go find Oogie Boogie and Hook.

Chronos: Annoying pest, no matter what situation he's in. One of you two go get Dom as well and get to the projection room too.

Saying this to Zaku and Gouf, Chronos disappeared in the blink of an eye himself. Wondering what Chronos was planning, the robots went to get Dom.

Location: Meeting room

As the remaining Villains have gathered, it was Oogie Boogie from Halloween Town, Captain Hook from Neverland and Hades from Olympus Coliseum. With them was Gouf, Zaku, Dom and the Zakos.

Chronos: Now...

Appearing into the room, Chronos looked at them all while on his makeshift throne.

Chronos: Let the meeting commence...

Zaku: How about starting with... Why were we dragged back so early from that world before it was even finished?!

Chronos gave a chilling stare to Zaku in giving him a signal to shut up. Being wise this time, Zaku did keep quiet.

Oogie Boogie: So tell us, "tin man". Why did you call all of us out here in this wasteland?

Hook: Aye! Last time we checked, we were to monitor our worlds! Now you pulled us back here for another meeting?!

Hades: Yeah, unlike you chumps who WEREN'T frozen! Thanks by the way for NOTICING!!!

Oogie Boogie: Oh we noticed flame head~ But unlike you, we had a job to do~

Hades: Why you bag of bugs...! I can incinerate you where you stand and your little dice won't cut it here!!

Oogie Boogie: You say that, but were you not the one that got frozen so easily?

Hades: That fight was rigged, just like your loaded dice!

Oogie Boogie: At least I have different tactics, unlike you with the fire only!

Hades: Hello! Underworld ruler! Flame for hair! Of COURSE MY MAIN POWER IS FIRE!!!

Oogie Boogie: Then no wonder you were beaten so easily~ Laughable really for a "God".

Hades looked like he was about to explode when Hook had his claw come in between them.

Hook: Enough! Both of you! You are delaying the meeting and potentially going to get all of us killed more! So shut up!!

Hades and Oogie Boogie glared at each other, but Chronos interjected.

Chronos: At least SOMEONE here has some sense... Going to keep acting like children or actually take this seriously? Because if you aren't going to take what I say seriously... Then you should die...

Though there was still annoyance for the other radiating off them, Oogie Boogie and Hades looked away from the other to focus.

Hook: So what exactly were we brought here for? I know this isn't exactly a place to get together or party.

Chronos: It's because I have a warning for ALL of you.

If the tension in the air before with the Zakos wasn't bad enough already, it just got so thick you could get one of Chronos' swords and cut it.

Chronos: As you all heard or know, Ursula is dead.

Oogie Boogie: Ah, she became sushi? Or sashimi? Maybe it should be fed to that crocodile Hooky here fears~

Gaining a tick mark, Hook gives a half glare at Oogie Boogie.

Hook: Yes, and for bait why not use the worms and insects you carry inside and feed them to the fishes while we're at it!

Oogie Boogie: Ohhhh, how scary of you. Only helping out, unless you like the crocodile chasing you~?

Slamming his fist onto the throne chair, Chronos rose from his seat and looked at Oogie Boogie.

Chronos: CEASE YOUR QUIPS, OOGIE BOOGIE!! Unless you have a death wish or are confident enough to handle the heroes on your own, I suggest you listen or so help me I WILL end you!!!

Oogie Boogie: Ooops, big boss is mad. Shutting up for now.

Chronos: That has been the wisest choice you made. Albeit for a monster made entirely of bugs.

Hades: Moving on before the bug creature with the big mouth speaks again, what does Ursula have to do with being here?

Chronos: You know her plan was to get the trident and use its power to rule the seas?

Gouf: She didn't exactly keep quiet about that.

Dom: Dah, constant talk of it.

Zaku: Damn bitch would always splash the water she dragged everywhere when arriving here! My feet had to go through so many derusting procedures!! I say good that she's gone!

Chronos: THAT IS EXACTLY THE REASON FOR THIS MEETING!!!

Oogie Boogie: The fish wasn't the first to go, what makes her so special to announce the death?

Chronos sits back down on his throne to explain.

Chronos: Because of her base, it is so deep in the ocean, I could not see what happened. All I know is that she has been radio silent since the heroes landed there. But there was something she learned when in the giant whale flying through space.

Hook: Darkness powers rising? Group hating each other? Anything for the advantage?

Chronos: No. Something... MORE important.

Hades: Chro-Chro, buddy, the group has been a pain for everyone. ANYTHING to get them down is important.

Chronos: Would you believe it if I told you there could have been a reason that Ursula was killed BEFORE she used the Trident's power?

Zaku: Just say it already!

Chronos: Before that, there is something you should know before I tell you my reason. Someone in that group, I have faced before.

All the villains looked at each other, completely confused.

Chronos: Before you ask, no it wasn't the brat you all are meant to target. In fact, upon further studies of what I gathered, I have made a horrible discovery along with realizing something.

Gouf: And that is... What?

Chronos: Someone in that group... Is someone I am destined to face and lose against if I am not careful enough.

Oogie Boogie: Oh ho~ Now this is getting interesting~ Someone to take down the fearless leader? Do tell who~

Bringing up a projection screen, the person Chronos is talking about, was none other than Kitty. As the group looked at the projection, no one seemed to know how to react. Except for a few snickers that were meant to be hidden behind coughs.

Zaku: THE CAT GIRL!? You're afraid of her!?

Hades: Chro-Chro, pal. I don't know if you know. But last time I checked... She was the one being protected!!! Why are you afraid of her!?

Chronos: Because her powers are beginning to grow at an alarming rate after going to that world I was making deals with!!!

Zaku: Which brings to the point before, why were we still kicked out of it?!

Chronos: Because when I was asked to capture her, I thought when I was speaking, she wasn't aware. But someone slipped Star Platinum into her and now she is a threat that uses the same power as I do! And with how things have become, I have also made a deal with her. A deal that I am bound to code.

Dom: What deal?

Chronos: As it stands, she knows where we are in this world. Our main base. But they don't have the means to get here yet. And I would like to keep it that way if possible. The reason for this is that she and I have agreed to have a single duel. One that will decide BOTH our fates. Should she win, she gains knowledge of who I am. And if I should win however... Well, that just brings back to how Ursula could have lost.

Oogie Boogie: Out with it, Tin Man! You're wasting everyone's time here and even my supper!!

Chronos: THE GIRL!! THAT GIRL IS A PRINCESS OF HEART!!! THE STUPID CAT!!

If someone had a pin, you would have heard it echoing through the whole castle as it dropped from the silence. Not even Oogie Boogie had a smart comment to this.

Hades: Okay, so let me get this straight... The girl, cat ears and tail, afraid of heights, is the Princess of Heart we need?

Chronos: Correct. And if the victory is mine, we have her to get the last Princess needed. The last Princess that will lead us to the Heart of ALL worlds. With that power, NO ONE would stop us!!

Despite the initial shock at first over the reveal, there were smiles from getting closer to the goal.

Hook: Aye, just a little more and the power is in our hands! At last!

Oogie Boogie: Well this turns out now to be such a time waster after all~

Hades: All well and good with that! But there's just one problem here... You know, the brat you keep targeting? Lay one finger on her and experience a world of pain brat? The same one that LITERALLY put me in that block of ice!

After Hades said that, Hook did seem to agree with Hades.

Hook: Ah, that does pose a problem.

Oogie Boogie: As simple as our final objective is, that is one hurdle we are going to struggle over. How are we supposed to handle that!?

In being asked that question, Chronos began to chuckle and then bellow out in laughter as the others were confused.

Oogie Boogie: Did I say something funny?

Zaku: No, but you're funny looking as is!!

Zaku, Gouf, and Dom began to laugh with the Zakos as Oogie was about to attack them when Chronos spoke.

Chronos: You're still worried about him? Last time I talked to her... He was out of commission to fight. And if he is not by her side?

Gouf: Then he's not there for protection! No wonder we didn't see him in the last world.

Dom: Dah! That means target is not blocked!!

Zaku: That means I can go crazy and attack without any fancy moves!!!

Gouf: As if you don't already go crazy...

Zaku: WHAT WAS THAT YOU PETRI PILE OF SCRAP!?

Gouf: As. If. You. Don't. Already. Go. Crazy. BULLET BRAIN!

Zaku began to get in Gouf's face as he had a tick mark.

Zaku: Why you little-!!!

Chronos: Amusing as your little arguments can be, at least save the fighting for later. Because at this moment, the heroes are heading to the Coliseum again.

Hades: Yeah, need to ask that still. WHY are they heading there again?

Chronos: Because while you were frozen, they used the tickets you gave them to enter the games. And that means that group is in close ties to the goat and-

Hades: HERCULES!! That rotten brat of all that is in my ass!!! If fighting the one that froze me was bad enough, HERCULES IS WORSE!!!

Chronos: Well then maybe actually TRY doing something then, if you hate it so much. That includes not getting frozen.

Hades: Hahahahahaha! Oh! You're joking! Right? You are? Because there is a REASON I hate him! And why I have been working with all of you just to get rid of him!

Chronos: And yet, you're just here complaining. How's that been working getting rid of him? Because he still seems to be doing well right now.

Hades: You try dealing with the child of YOUR brother GOD and you see how tough that is!!!

Chronos: Try getting some minions that are actually ABLE to finish the job you gave them. YOU sent them to give Hercules a drink that was going to drain him of the strength and God status as a BABY. Was it not the one drop or so that WASN'T drunk that made him keep the strength?

Hades growled as he was turning red in anger.

Chronos: Why not actually put the anger to good use for once? If you're going to get mad, use it to stop everyone if you don't want the ties with Hercules to get any stronger. Just keep your guard up, ALL of you keep your guards up. Be as offensive as you want though, they still need to be stopped after all.

Hook: So what? You want us to use as much trickery as possible???

Oogie Boogie: My specialty~ In Halloween Town, all the ghouls and gals really love tricky and good fright~ I'll make sure to give them one that will make them REALLY scream~ Not one with fun, but with their lives~!!

Chronos: Seems you do actually have some use after all. Do whatever you think must be done. The heroes must be stopped, but we need the girl ALIVE.

Hades: And if we can't?

Chronos began to look at Hades as he suddenly appeared in front of him.

Chronos: You BETTER make sure she lives. If she doesn't, I'll make sure I KILL you myself.

Hades: God of DEATH here, you know... Death is my speciality, not trying to make sure people live.

Chronos took Hades by the throat and raised him off the ground.

Chronos: Are you testing my patience...? I don't CARE what it takes. If a God can bleed, they can DIE! Believe me when I say this, I WILL kill you. Do NOT cross me.

Hades: Noted, noted! Can you let me go now?!

Chronos began to bring Hades closer to him as his single red eye began to glow brighter. Looking deep into Hades' eyes as he tightened his grip more.

Chronos: Swear it on your Godly life.

Hades: Alright, alright! Swearing on my life!

Chronos: Good.

Chronos then let Hades go to drop him to the floor. With how much he had squeezed on his throat, Hades had marks on his neck with how tightly he was held.

Hades: Yeesh, so that's how that feels... No wonder people are afraid of me now when it comes to death.

Zaku: Death scared of death... If this ain't the most ironic thing!

Zako: Question... Do Robots have an afterlife?

Zaku, Gouf, and Dom widened their eyes and looked at the Zako that asked that question.

Zaku: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU GOING ON ABOUT!?

Gouf: You trying to make assumptions or something!?

Dom: We robots don't have souls!!!

Zako: So... We don't have an afterlife...?

Hearing that, the other Zakos began to go into a panic in the room as one held his head, one falling down in fright, another Zako punching another, and one just running around in circles.

Zaku: You have to be kidding me...

Chronos: Get them under control before they find out if they actually do have an afterlife or not!

Zaku, Gouf and Dom: Idiots...

Chronos: I'm surrounded by them right now... But now that you all know what to do, the meeting is over. You can go back to your own worlds now.

As the Zakos were still in a panic and running around, Chronos began to get angry as he jumped up into the air with energy condensing into his hands.

Chronos: I SAID GET BACK TO WORK YOU IDIOTS!!!!

Chronos began to fire down from above in the room as everyone was having to run for their lives to get away as Zakos were being sent flying in the chaos. Except for Hades, taking the sensible idea of just vanishing in smoke back to his own world.

World: Olympus Coliseum

With the help of the warp feature mentioned by Sid, the group arrived at the Coliseum fast. As the heroes got off the ship, Kitty looked at the group.

Kitty: Not sure how happy Phil would be to see us, but- Where's Beat...?

Goofy: He was just here. How did he disappear so fast?

Donald: I swear if that boy causes us- HE'S ALREADY HEADING INTO THE COLISEUM!

Donald's yell made everyone all look to where the entrance is, a glimpse of a monkey tail before disappearing from view, the only thing they needed to see to cause them to either groan, facepalm or roll their eyes. And trouble has followed us once more... As the group thought this, they shared a collective sigh before heading into the coliseum.

Location: Coliseum Lobby

As Kitty entered last, she was greeted by the sight of one excited monkey screaming one word.

Beat: God! God! God! God! God!

Riku looked at Beat and then to Kitty as he sweated seeing Beat like this.

Riku: Is he going to be okay...?

Taking a deep breath and remembering she did this for Leon's sake, Kitty looked at Riku and nodded.

Kitty: He'll be fine. He knows Hercules is here, and that's just got his fight obsessed brain into overdrive.

Sora: Why DOES Beat like to fight a lot? I noticed he was chasing Leon around Traverse Town while waiting for the ship to be repaired.

Kitty: He's a Saiyan, a species obsessed with fighting and absolutely prideful. They would AND have fought gods or people who outmatch them with no question just to show how strong they are. Just the way they've always been.

Riku: Is that why he's beginning to bench press the goat over there...?

Kitty: He's going w- Oh for the love of...!

Groaning when seeing Beat using Phil for bench pressing, Kitty's eyes practically rolled out her head from the idiocy seeing this.

Phil: Hey! Stop using me as a practice weight! Do I LOOK like I'm a damn block or something!?

Kitty: Does someone please mind getting Beat back here...? I'd rather not deal with Phil yet.

Sora: And how are we going to do that without getting noticed...?

Kitty: It would be a miracle if Beat's stunt right now HASN'T made our presence known.

As Phil was dealing with Beat, he began to look around and saw us, much to Kitty's disliking of this...

Phil: Hey! You! Help a goat man out! Get this lunatic to stop using me for his exercises!!

Mentally groaning from how Beat had to do this and make everything worse, Kitty called out to him.

Kitty: Beat, put Phil down or you're going back onto the ship and not fighting!

As if being the trigger word, Beat began to scramble to set Phil down and try to restrain himself.

Beat: I'llbegoodandnotbebad!DON'TSENDMEBACKTOTHESHIP!!!

As the others sweated seeing Beat acting like this, Kitty sighed and looked back at Beat.

Kitty: Just get back over here and stop causing a scene.

Following her orders, Beat rushed over and stood at attention next to Kitty's side. Seeing this happening, Tamashi spoke up.

Tamashi: Good going "General." Now you have a soldier.

If only the same tactic worked on you, maybe I wouldn't have a big pain in my head.

Tamashi: You say Order, I say, I'll take a Double Triple Bossy Deluxe on a raft, four by four, animal-style, extra shingles with a shimmy and a squeeze, light axle grease, make it cry, burn it, and let it swim.

This is not the Krusty Krab.

Tamashi: Yet, you're the one ordering that for me since I got no mouth. I'll enjoy the sensations through you~

Yeah, order actual food, then you can enjoy it.

Tamashi: You're no fun when it comes to causing a little chaos.

I know customer service is already tough enough without problem customers. Can't deny it is funny for Squidward to say "We serve food here, sir" though.

Tamashi: And yet, it is food. Seriously. Do you have anything else BESIDES catnip on the brain?

You know, that's a good idea! Give me some catnip, maybe I could drown you out for a few hours.

Tamashi: Wouldn't that hurt the progress of the training YOU came here for???

AFTER the training. And it's for everyone, not just me.

Tamashi: Whatever. I'm taking a nap. No point of being on alert when you're training. Goodnight.

Night Tamashi. And thanks for all the help.

Tamashi: Sure. Just don't let the headaches bite.

The only reason I get headaches is from you driving me insane at times!

Tamashi: You love it when I tease you and you know it!

Just go to sleep and let me enjoy sanity for a while!

Tamashi: Okay. Just watch out for the alarm when it rings.

Oh great, the alarm to end the moment of sanity and back into the grip of insanity again...

Tamashi: Hey, it's either I sleep in or I wake up? And I choose on wanting to wake up.

Yeah, yeah I know. Messing with you too with how you constantly do it to me.

Tamashi: Is that so? Then I'll have to try harder next time to drive you nuts more.

Are you meant to be keeping me alive or driving me into the pits of hell? Feels like the latter with how it can be hellish dealing with you sometimes.

Tamashi: First of all, you wouldn't go to hell. You'd be going to Hades. Secondly, it's to keep you on your toes and be alert with how much I toy with you at times.

You mean the Hades trapped in a giant block of ice right now? Actually, there's the Kid Icarus one too. Seems a nice enough guy when not causing trouble.

Tamashi: No, I mean the name of the Underworld. In some cases, the land where the dead go to is sometimes called Hades.

Huh, now that's the definition of the more you learn moment.

Tamashi: And with that, my useful insights of knowledge has come to a close for now. I bid you adieu~

Haha! What a way to end it, nice touch though. Tamashi? Hellooooo? Huh. She really went to sleep. Oh well. As this talk happened with Tamashi, Beat somehow still had not left the group. Well at least that's a way to keep him from causing too much trouble. But trouble is only just starting as Phil came over and looked furious.

Phil: If you're only here to mess with me, then good job, you did it! Now get out! We actually have the games to set up for here!

Sora: But we came here because we NEED training, Phil!

Phil: It doesn't look like it at all! Move it, you'll only be getting in the way of the setting up!

Before another word was spoken, Phil already turned away and was walking back to what tasks he was doing.

Riku: Well that didn't work out well. How the heck are you even meant to convince that guy??

Beat: I could try punching him REALLY-

The Group except Beat: NO!!

Beat: You guys are no fun!

Donald: Must we think back to what happened a few minutes ago to make Phil furious?! You caused that!

Beat: To be fair, it was practice for when I got a chance with Hercules.

Donald: And that might not even happen now!

Kitty: It will happen, I got an idea.

Mentally groaning from having to do this and cursing Beat for the mess, Kitty wished she could have used the Dagger to avoid any of this happening. But having to do this to get the training for everyone, she began to approach Phil.

Kitty: Hey Phil, can we talk for a moment?

Phil: Go on and scram. I don't have time for schmucks that are gonna use me as weights.

Kitty: Not here to use you as a weight, and sorry about Beat doing that to you. He's just... Hyperactive when it comes to training.

Phil: Yeah? And who are you even meant to be to say sorry to me?

Kitty: It's Kitty you're talking too...

Jumping when Kitty said her name, he turned around slowly until he saw her and then quickly began to change how he spoke to her. Taking his hand, he began to wipe the top of his head to stroke whatever hair to try and "look his best"

Phil: Hey baby~ Welcome back~ Miss me~?

Kitty: It's not baby. We really do need your help, and we are in need of training.

Phil: "We???"

Kitty: Yes we, all of us here.

Kitty said as she gestured to the group. But sweated again seeing Beat looking ready to actually punch Phil if this doesn't work out.

Phil: Yeah, and I believe I'm one trip to Hades if I say the wrong thing to that kid.

Groaning more mentally from how Beat kept causing chaos, Kitty looked back at him.

Kitty: You are one more troublemaking incident away from ending up back on the ship!

Beat: I'm hungry for the next fight!

Kitty: Which isn't going to happen if that fist doesn't go down!

Beat groaned as he crossed his arms and decided to do a headstand against the wall to keep himself occupied.

Beat: THIS IS ME BEING DEFIANT!!

Kitty: That's you behaving!

After getting Beat to stop being a dummy, Kitty turned back to Phil.

Kitty: I'm really, really, REALLY sorry this was not the best way to come back. I didn't mean for any trouble to be caused, or to interrupt any setups for the games. I mean it when I say, we really do need your help.

Phil: And whyyyyyy should I? I'm busy working to fix the place to set up the games, and get turned into a weight for that kid!

Kitty: Because we need to be heroes... I need to be a heroine. There's no one else I trust more for that than you.

Hearing that, Phil gave a soft look as he was really trying to consider his options.

Phil: Ooooooogh... I'm gonna regret this for sure.

Kitty: I'll make sure Beat doesn't cause any trouble for you.

Phil: And if he does?

Kitty: He leaves and waits on the ship.

Thinking about his options, he gave a sigh and looked at me.

Phil: Okay. We will do this, but one mess up from that monkey, and I'll have you send him back yourself.

Kitty sighed in relief that she could convince Phil, nodding in agreement and smiling.

Kitty: Understood. Thank you, Phil.

Phil: Don't thank me yet. After all, you asked for training. I'm not going to make this easy

Kitty: Wouldn't expect it to be easy.

Phil: Good. Now, how can we begin training?

???: Did someone say training?

When a new voice entered the conversation, the group looked to see Hercules had entered the lobby.

Hercules: What's going on Phil?

Phil: Ah, hey Herc. We were just-

As Phil was about to fill in Hercules with what was going on, a high pitched girly scream rang out in the room as we saw it was Beat.

Beat: GOD! GOD! GOD! GOD! GOD! GOD! GOD!!!

Sora, Donald, Goofy and Riku looked at Beat as if he's gone completely crazy.

Goofy: Gwarsh, what do you mean Beat?

Beat: GOD! GOD! GOD! GOD! GOD! GOD! GOD!!!

As Beat kept being looked at like he completely lost his mind, Kitty rolled my eyes as she headed over to him and covered his mouth.

Kitty: Speak English so everyone can understand, or the ship.

Beat: MUST FIGHT THE STRONG MAN!!! MY CELLS SCREAM FOR FIGHTING!!!

Kitty: Do you want Phil to tell me to get you out of here?! That's how I was able to get him to agree to the training!

Beat: But I wanna fight Hercules!! I wanna! I wanna I wanna!!!

Kitty: Mouth shut, then you could get the chance!

Beat groaned as he began to try and silence himself. Slowly moving her hand away to uncover his mouth, Kitty sighed relieved Beat seemed to be quiet for now. But of course, with how he was literally screaming God...

Donald: What the heck was the palooka doing screaming out GOD like that?!

It would cause the group to question that...

Kitty: Maybe because of how Hercules is very strong? "God-like" strength? It's clear by now Beat sees anyone with strength and goes crazy.

Sora: Crazy is one way to put it.

Riku: You can say that again.

Sighing to myself that the group believed it, not wanting to be the one to reveal Hercules actually IS a God, Kitty whispered quietly to Beat.

Kitty: Please try to be more careful with screaming out stuff like that, the group doesn't know the truth.

Beat: What truth?

Kitty: They don't know Herc is really a God. And that's not something to be revealed from you screaming like that.

Beat: HE IS!?

Kitty deadpanned at Beat, questioning the whole of reality right now.

Kitty: Seriously...? You were really- I'm done, I'm giving up on reality.

Beat: Oh, the reality you're a cat or is it fake cat ears I'm thinking of?

Kitty: Neko, the term is neko.

Beat: Big Kitty.

Kitty: Yeah, sure. We'll just stick with that.

Beat: Can... Can I pet you?

Kitty looked at Beat, no emotions in her eyes as she felt like she was just shutting down from this reality.

Kitty: Beat, we are here for training. Not whatever dream you are in. Remember???

Hearing the word, Beat began to salute.

Beat: I wish to train! Train, train, train, train!

Kitty: Even if it means waiting PATIENTLY until you can fight Herc if the time comes?

Beat began to internally scream as Kitty heard it through his muffled voice. To avoid her ears being hurt from the scream, she pushed Beat into a corner where it wouldn't be so loud.

Kitty: How you even scream loud even when muffled is going to remain a mystery...

Kitty sighed when she saw Beat wouldn't move from the corner as she looked at Phil and Hercules.

Kitty: I'm truly sorry about Beat, he's really hyper today. He's just... VERY excitable when it comes to being able to train. I hope this dumbo doesn't change your mind on the training, Phil.

Looking at Beat, Phil began to cross his arms and tap his hoof in deep thought. But then Hercules approached Phil softly.

Hercules: Hey, you wouldn't pass up of them~

Phil: What makes you so sure about that?

Hercules: Do you trust me?

Phil: I do trust you. What are you planning?

Hercules: How about, you train them and see if one of them has what it takes to take me on? That would prove how good they can become?

Beat perked up at this, immediately heading out the corner and joining the group as he was shaking in excitement. Phil thought about the idea, looking at us before looking at Hercules.

Phil: Alright, fine. I can agree to that.

Beat: YEEEEES!! MY TIME HAS COME!

As Kitty winced from the loud scream while covering my ears from it, Phil still looked annoyed at Beat.

Phil: If you cause any more troubling incidents, you've got no chance!

Beat: Yeah! I can't wait to-!

Phil: Not so fast, kid!

Beat: Huh?

Hercules: You want to fight? You have to show what you are bringing. Isn't it fair to show what you can do to others?

Beat looked as if he wanted to argue, but Kitty shook my head at him so he wouldn't get kicked out saying the wrong thing. Beat sighed, but still had the excitement at being given a chance still.

Beat: That's... Fair I guess.

Phil: All of you are getting training just like you want. Some of you show potential, some needing to be tested. But training is training and you just need to work together. Any questions?

Before anyone could even say anything, Beat in his hyperactive mode immediately asked something.

Beat: Yeah, can we just get started already?!

Phil: What is wi- JUST WAIT WILL YOU!?

Riku: This... Is going to a long training session...

Kitty: Actually, do you have a bow and arrows? A got a new spell to try out, but it requires them.

Phil: A bow huh? Yeah. Herc? Can you help Kitty with that? You learned how to fire the bow, your turn to teach her. I'll train the rest.

Kitty covered Beat's mouth again as she knew he would say something to cause trouble for himself, the others seemed grateful to Phil.

Sora: You're the best, Phil!

Riku: Yeah, what he said.

Goofy: We'll do our best.

Donald gave no comment, probably still feeling salty about what happened when choosing a leader. He really looks like he doesn't want to be here.

Hercules: So, Kitty, ready for some target practice?

Kitty: Ready when you are, Herc.

As Hercules began to lead me to the armory, I looked back and waved to the others to wish them luck on their training.

Location: Armory

As They arrived in the armory, Kitty could see a wealth of weapons that was separated into categories of weapons and items. Swords, shields, armor, crafting. A whole bunch of stuff waiting to be used.

Kitty: Whoaaaa. This really does have everything in here!

Hercules: Of course. All these weapons were made for the Coliseum to use for fights. Even for training purposes as well.

Kitty: This really was the best decision coming here, everyone would be amazed seeing all this.

Hercules: So, you said you were looking for a bow? Which one were you wanting to use? A short bow, longbow, standard? The list goes on.

I sweatdropped, not expecting there to be so many bow types.

Kitty: I... Had no idea there were different bow types. Any that shoots an arrow is good.

Hercules began to think about which bow for Kitty to try first. Thinking of something, he gets a Recurve Bow.

Hercules: This bow is great for beginners in terms of being able to have an easy time firing some shots. How about this?

Kitty was given the bow as she tested it out by pulling the string back. The bow bends to the pull of the string as it makes a sound when recoiling. It wasn't heavy to hold either, making it easy to hold and aim.

Kitty: It's perfect, thank you.

Hercules: So, you're planning to mix magic with the arrows, right?

Kitty: That's right. Someone gave me a spell book with an enchanted arrows spell. Store some magic, aim and shoot, and let the magic do its work.

Hercules: Really now? That's great!

Kitty: You think so? Thank you!

Hercules: Well, enchanted arrows are a game changer in terms of strategy.

Kitty: I'm hoping this can help with some long distance attacks while making some plans when getting backed into corners.

Hercules: Yeah! We can do all of that together!

Grabbing some of the gear, the two began to head to the training ground to set up the training dummies.

Location: Training Grounds

As Hercules and Kitty entered the area, they heard blades clashing as they looked to see Sora and Riku training together. Using one of Sora's new moves, Ragnarok, he charged up his skill and fired it as multiple shots chased after Riku. Unable to find a way to get away, multiple hits were placed onto his back and knocked him down onto the floor.

Riku: Ngh...!

Sora: I'm liking this new move, it may be the key to winning against you!

Riku: Don't get so cocky, Sora. I'll figure out how to get around that soon enough.

Sora: And until then, I get to enjoy it.

Getting into a stance again, Riku charged at Sora as they clashed with their respectful weapons again. Hercules nudged Kitty a little to head to a safe area to place the dummies down on.

Hercules: So, who is ready to fire their first shot?

Kitty: I'll do my best, and apologize for any damage to the coliseum in advance.

Hercules chuckled as he got stuff together and walked back over to where Kitty was. With the gear they brought, they had also brought with them a crate of arrows. As the training equipment was being set up for target practice, the scene changed to show the others training.

Riku's point of view

Ngh... That last attack really dealt a number on me. I can still feel the stinging pain in my back. As I got up from the attack. I felt the pain fading as I looked at Sora who casted Cure.

Sora: I didn't realize the attack would hit so hard, sorry Riku.

Riku: Hey. I didn't say to heal me. If I was an enemy, would you heal me?

Sora: Of course not. But this is training, not an actual battle right?

Riku: No, Sora. This may be training, but we can't rely on healing if we're trying to push our boundaries to strengthen our bodies.

Sora: Which won't happen if you can't even move. You were struggling to get up!

Riku: And you don't think trying to strengthen ourselves in how much damage we take isn't worth the idea to help?

Sora: Ngh... That's fair.

I looked at Sora as I sighed and stretched my arms to get ready for another round.

Riku: Sora, we can't be picky with how we view each other. You know that we're basically not on our world anymore, right?

Sora: That should be obvious after our home was attacked by the Heartless and robots...

Riku: Exactly. With how foreign our world is to these threats, yeah, we're getting stronger, but we can't just get our swings and physical attacks stronger, we need to increase the damage we can receive. Tell me, Sora. Have you ever thought about trying to mitigate the damage or think about increasing the amount of damage our bodies can take?

Sora was silent while thinking about what I said, before giving a shake of his head in response.

Riku: Tell me, were you going to rely on how many times you can heal yourself in a single battle? Without trying to hone your movements? Hone your actions? If you can't think of that, you are at risk of being taken down first for not trying to keep up...

Sora: Point taken... Very much taken.

Riku: Even if you can heal. If you don't put the work in to allow yourself resistance to be ABLE to move, what's going to happen if one good hit gets to you?

Sora: Alright, I get it!

Riku: We're going again. This time, refrain from using healing magic or healing items. If you become reliant on them, you will get sloppy.

Sora: Way to be blunt about it, even if I agree.

Riku: Now. Come and attack me.

Gripping onto his Keyblade, Sora went into an offensive position before aiming for a strike from the right. Raising my blade, I blocked it and stepped forward to deliver an elbow to his face. Sora winced slightly from getting hit, backing up and rubbing where he was elbowed.

Sora: How much strength do you have in your elbows???

Riku: Because I'm not just treating this as training. I'm treating this as if this is a real fight!

I charged at Sora as I readied my blade for a downward strike. Sora raised his Keyblade to block the strike, the blades clashing together. I put my pressure in my blade to lower how high Sora could hold his weapon. There was some struggle, his weapon lowering before getting some push back. I kept some pressure, but released it as Sora was too focused on pushing, as he soon fell forward.

Riku: You put too much on trying to push back. Leaving yourself to be attacked on the ground.

There was a groan from Sora when falling forward like this, getting his balance before he completely fell onto the ground. As Sora got up, I was quickly on him again to not give him any room to breathe.

Sora: Whoa! Hey! Can't you let me get back up right first!?

I didn't answer Sora as I kept pressing on my attack. I feint an attack to swing down on Sora. He falls for my feint as I follow up with a leg sweep to make him fall over again. When he tried to get up I made sure my blade was close to his neck.

Riku: Defeated.

Sora: Huh!? How did that lead to a defeat!? I didn't-!

Riku: You think the enemy is going to play fair when we fight?

Sora: That should be an obvious no with the villains already faced.

I got up and walked away from Sora as I got into my stance again.

Riku: Then isn't it imperative to fight like this is a real battle? If our enemies are willing to fight however they please, we must turn the fight against them in their favor.

Sora: Are you done with the good points now?

Riku: When you start making ones of your own.

Sora: Wha- You- I have made good points before!

Riku: When?

Sora: Just... Give a moment to think of the best times.

I looked at Sora as a glint in my eye showed I was ready to fight again as I began to charge at Sora. Sora saw the glint as I got closer, raising his blade to block the strike before giving one of his own. Tensing my body, I was able to negate some of the pain this time as I have been studying how Sora attacks. With this, I am able to lower the damage I take from him.

Sora: You have to tell me how you study someone so fast.

Riku: Well, you always try to charge into a fight and just swing your blade like you always do.

Sora: I do not. Do I?

Riku: Think REAL hard on that.

Sora said nothing when thinking about it, before muttering under his breath.

Sora: Nice of you to say that now. Could have won so many more fights back on the islands if you had.

Riku: After what happened in that world, I think this should be the moment for a wake up call to that. Especially with how badly we couldn't get the chance to heal up.

Sora: The one with the invisible beings and the crazy man referring to himself as a God?

Riku: That world exactly.

Sora: Really wish we could forget that world. We were way, way, WAY too lucky to have been saved to get out.

Riku: Then shouldn't that be your wake up to get yourself ready for such situations?

Sora: Hopefully we're never in another situation having to rely on one person from the group and people from the world to save us like that again... But point taken, again.

I said nothing else as I began to move once more. This time faster in fact. I feel with every fight I go through with Sora, I feel I'm going faster and faster. When I saw Sora was about to go for a side hit, I quickly ducked under his attack and circled around to his back. With Sora trying to turn around and attack once more, I jumped up as I went over his attack and did an axe kick to the back of his head. This caused Sora to stumble in the direction he was now facing as I landed on the ground and launched myself towards him. Using all my strength, I crashed my body into his as he was sent flying and rolled into the wall.

Sora: Gah...! Ugh...

Realizing what had happened, I rushed to Sora's side as I didn't think about my attack just then.

Riku: Sora! Are you okay?!

Sora: I'm fine... I'm fine. But oooooow... That one really hurt...

Riku: Here! Let me get you a Potion!

I said as I then handed Sora a Potion to heal some of the damage away. Taking the Potion, Sora drank the contents out of the bottle with the damage disappearing from his body.

Sora: Aaaaaah! Phew! That really does the trick! Ack...! Why did you hand me your Potion!? It should be for you!

Riku: No healing magic, remember? Don't got that much in-depth knowledge of how to use it yet.

Sora: But I could have-!

Riku: With how badly you crashed into that wall?? Yeah... Face it, without another person here, you would be face down and waiting for help.

I watched Sora trying to object to my statement, but he could never think of a reason to counter what I told him.

Riku: Seriously? Is that all you got? And here I thought the "Keyblade's Chosen One" was supposed to be stronger than me. I didn't think the "Chosen One" would give up that easily.

I turned away from Sora as I didn't mean that when I said that to him. It was just meant to rile him up and keep pushing himself in the fight with me.

Sora: What!? I never said I would give up! Our battle score is basically tied now!

Riku: Do a headcount. I'm the one in the lead in terms of points.

Sora: We'll see about that!!

Watching Sora get into his usual battle stance, I did the same as we clashed blades once more. The more we kept fighting the more our bodies seemed to be getting heavy to move. This kept going, until both Sora and I were on our backs and breathing hard.

Riku: You... Haaaaa... Done yet...? Because I'm not...!

Sora: You...??? I was gonna ask you... Haaaa... That as well...!

I was gonna say something, when the sounds of footsteps caught our attention.

Phil: You two AIN'T going to fight as you are now!

Sora and I looked at each other, before looking at Phil and saying just one word.

Sora and Riku: WHAT?!

Phil: Three words for you kids. Your. Bodies. Are. Tired!

Riku: That's four words.

Phil: Regardless! You two have been pushing yourselves, your bodies can't keep up with how your minds want to keep acting! All you can do is rest and recover now!!

Sora: We've been doing this the whole time to be able to fight!

Phil groaned as he walked over to Sora.

Phil: Okay... Then let me test something.

Phil then began to lift Sora's arm and squeeze it.

Sora: OWOWOWOWOWOWOW!!

Phil then drops it as Sora began to calm down.

Phil: See? Your bodies are overused and can't act and it will be more painful to move right now. You've pushed yourselves to the limit for now. Rest up and relax. Once you can move, just head to the springs and rest for a while. Second rule of training? Resting your bodies to start fresh again when ready.

Sora groaned as he knew there was nothing that could be said to deny this. Maybe we pushed it just a bit too far...

Phil: I promise you, resting your bodies will make you stronger. You can't train your bodies vigorously without resting. It's logic really. You train, your muscles get sore, you rest and your body heals those worked up muscles. Good news, you'll see improvements to your endurance and increased reflexes, bad news? The time in-between when resting the body...

Even I couldn't stop the groan from what Phil said, Sora and I both regretting all the constant fighting now.

Riku: A bed would feel nice now...

Sora: Instead... We have these hard floors...

Phil: Whose faults are those that are currently stuck!?

Sora and Riku: You don't need to rub it in!!

Phil: Too late! I already am!! And there isn't anything you can do about it!

Sora and I before were ready to try and stop Phil rubbing it in, but when we tried to move just felt the pain. I hate how right the goat man is about resting right now...

Riku: When we get enough rest, you better be running by the time we start getting up.

Phil: If you even get enough rest to be able to run yourselves.

Sora: Don't think we can't adapt...!

I looked to see Sora was trying to swing his Keyblade as Phil hopped back away from him.

Phil: Adapting does not mean swinging whatever weapon you have in the air randomly.

Sora: But it almost got you!

Phil: And if you rely on that strategy in a real fight, if you exhaust yourself like this, you might as well kiss the win goodbye! No opponent will just let you sit there while you recover nor just let you hit them with random air swings.

Sora: And what if it's the only thing we can do...?

Phil: Then do what you said you can do, adapt more.

I could see the annoyance in Sora's face as he really wanted to clobber Phil. Before Sora could even try it though, Phil began walking away to check on the others as he called out over his shoulder.

Phil: If you're really wanting to be heroes, you'll need to learn to deal with any situation! Take that advice!

I groaned as I just lied there and did as I was told. Sora did the same, but had some thoughts on Phil.

Sora: Despite helping us... I still really hate Phil with that attitude...

Riku: Agreed... Until we can move though... Let's just get some rest... We really need it if we want to at least move to a bed later...

There was just a groan from Sora, taking that as an agreement as we got the needed rest.

Goofy's point of view

As I was working on my blocking, it was from big strikes from some mechanisms. And gawrsh... It was fists made out of rocks... My shield may be able to block anything and can take heavy hits, but it's not something to keep relying on. If it was possible to learn some more defensive skills, or some with offense, then it would help in fights more. As I thought that, I was distracted by an incoming hit as I was sent flying into a wall.

Goofy: Oops...

As I got up from where I was sent flying, I was about to start with the blocking training again before hearing someone coming closer.

Phil: Goofy! Goofy! What are you doing?!

Hearing Phil's voice, I looked at him as he seemed to look a mixture of worried and annoyed.

Phil: If you've just been sent flying into a wall like this, you shouldn't just go straight back into it!

Goofy: Huh...? Why not?

Phil: If you've just been sent into a wall, it's going to leave some damage! Without knowing how bad it is, you could strain your body and make it worse!

Goofy: But uh... I do this all the time, hyuck.

Phil: Do you at least take some breaks in between...?

Goofy: Hmmm... Only when I'm knocked out.

Phil looked at me before facepalming and groaning at how I took his training.

Phil: Goofy, pal. You can't just keep receiving damage like that!

Goofy: It's never really caused trouble before, though.

Phil: But what's going to happen if you push yourself too much and permanently can't move!? Goofy! What is going on in that head of yours!?

Goofy: That is... Something I never really thought about, Hyuck.

Phil: Then why didn't you after the first 5 times I saw you get clobbered on this training machine???

Goofy: Because there wouldn't be any progress if I stopped.

Phil's annoyance seemed to grow as he looked at me.

Phil: But you got to give some thoughts on how to block! Don't you know any magic???

Goofy: I do not. I'm not a magician, that's Donald.

Phil: Know any enchantments? To make you stronger? Or something???

I thought about it, before shaking my head.

Goofy: None at all.

Phil: What!? None!?

Goofy: None. No enchantments at all.

Phil: Why not!?

Goofy: I'm the captain of the Royal Guards, never had the chance to learn any. The shield was always the best resource.

Phil looked at me as he then rolled up his fur and looked me in the eye.

Phil: Then stop it!

Goofy: Huh...?

Phil: You can't just keep forcing your body to be this... "Invincible" shield to stop any attacks! You're gonna wear down your body until it's unable to move at all!

Goofy: What do you suggest would be the best thing to do?

Phil: If you can't use magic, there's always "Enchanting" your shield.

Goofy: "Enchanting" my shield...?

Phil: Yes. You see, it's like using magic, but instead of channeling it, it's already implanted onto the object for what you intend to do.

Goofy: Do you have ideas for enchantments to use?

Phil: Hold on.

Phil left for a different area, before coming back with some books as he placed them down.

Phil: These are the books we have for enchantments. Take a look through these and see if there's any that take your fancy.

I looked at some of the books and seemed to have some defensive skills. A few of the other books were for offensive attacks, with a couple that can be used for combos. I started looking through the books. As I looked through, six of the enchantments that caught my eye are Attack support, Air Strike Shield, Shield Bash, Defense Link, and Air Strike One-Way Shield.

Goofy: So much to learn. But all of these look like something I can learn and do so much to modify my shield. I wonder which one I should try first though...

Phil: These books could help you decide what you wish to equip a shield with some "Oomph!!"

Goofy: This is going to be a huge help, thank you for the books Phil.

Phil: Don't thank me yet! Learn how to add those to your shield and then show me!

Goofy: Got it!

Phil had also left some paper and ink to draw the symbols out on. When finishing, I wondered what to do with it as Phil looked at me.

Phil: Put that puppy on your shield and see what happens pal.

Goofy: But, I am a dog.

Phil gave a look to what I said and sighed.

Phil: It's a figure of speech friend.

Goofy: Oooooooh.

Phil: Basically, I mean try it out. Now! Before you put any on, only ONE, and I do mean ONE can only be used at a time since you are using physical sigils.

Goofy: Symbols?

Phil: SIGILS!! Glyphs??? Look. Know that since you can't magically put enchantments on your gear, you can only write them down. So that means only ONE per magic glyph can be used at a time for you pal. Got that?

Goofy: I think I do.

Phil: Use what you have equipped and if you made extra copies in the future, you can reapply the same one if you need it in the future. But make use of what you have equipped first before switching spells if you can. You'll save them much better that way.

Goofy: I got that. Okay.

Attack support was the one to get my attention first as I began with this. The description says it's a dart which causes damage to double on whatever was hit for 30 seconds. I took the symbols from him before placing one on my shield,the symbol glowing and then spreading around my shield in the same glow. Tapping the sigil, a dart soon appeared as I picked it up and threw it at a dummy and it did have a status that had a x2 for damage taken! If the dart is used on some tougher enemies, it could be used in a combo if followed by strikes and magic to weaken someone.

Goofy: Gawrsh...

Picking up my shield, I walked over to the affected dummy and hit it as the simple attack seemed to have enough force that could send the dummy off and crash into the wall.

Goofy: Oh shucks! I didn't expect that to happen!

I carefully put my shield down as I didn't know how much strength could harm if I went too hard. At least I know the enchantment works and how to use it. Looking at what to check out next, I went with the Air Strike Shield. Looking at the description, it was a floating shield that can be used for offense and defense. It can be used for defense within a 5 metres radius for 15 seconds and can be used for blocking enemies in their path. It can also be used if thrown to deal some light damage or knock someone off balance, along with using them to step on to reach something. With being able to make three of these at one time, this is going to be handy for different situations. Placing this sigil on and calling out the enchantment name, a green shield appeared in front of me.

Goofy: Well this looks interesting.

Testing how strong it is, I stood onto it and it supported my weight. Even jumping on it a little didn't cause it to break. But when the 15 seconds were up, it disappeared as I got off just before falling onto the ground. Testing the strength for blocking against attacks, I made another shield to try against one of the fists. When the fist hit the shield, it was blocked but the shield did break after. The last thing I tried was calling out the name three times, seeing three of the same shields appearing in the path I was facing, disappearing after 15 seconds were over.

Goofy: This really will be handy for different situations.

Looking at the next enchantment to try, I decided on testing Shield Bash. Charging towards my target with the shield in front, a stunning effect will happen on impact. But will only give a mild dizziness to stronger opponents. It was a pretty vague description, nothing specific on how to perform it exactly. Seems like one you do as you wish.

Goofy: This could be useful in buying time.

Thinking of how to test out this enchantment, I saw Beat walking by and thought he might be able to help.

Goofy: Hey Beat, could I have some help a moment?

When hearing me call out to him, Beat turned towards me as he had yet broken another punching bag. That was the fifth one he had broken.

Beat: Yeah, Goofs?

Goofy: I need to try something out. Do you mind just standing right there real quick?

After equipping Shield Bash, I began to charge at Beat. When getting close to Beat, I lunged forward with the front of my shield aimed at Beat as the magic surged when connecting to Beat. When I lowered my shield, I could see Beat having as he was seeing stars from the stunning effect.

Beat: WhY aM i SeEiNg StArS...?

Goofy: That must be the stunning effect from the enchantment. Are you going to be okay to test one more thing?

Shaking his head to stop seeing the stars, Beat got up and smiled.

Beat: Of course! Not getting me down so easily! What do I need to do?

I began to think and looked at my enchanted shield as I looked at Beat.

Goofy: Maybe go to a strong Soup Saiyan form?

Beat: Soup... Saiyan...? It's SUPER Saiyan Goofy.

Goofy: Really? Hmm...

I was thinking hard about why I thought that.

Beat: How did you mix up SUPER, FOR SOUP!?

Goofy: I'll get back to you on that.

Beat: YOU WHAT!?

Goofy: So, can you help by going into that SUPER Saiyan form please?

Beat grumbled under his breath about the mix up, but did still go into the form.

Beat: Okay! It's Super Saiyan time! So what do I do now?

Goofy: I just need you to stand there again.

With the Shield Bash enchantment still activated, I charged at Beat again with my shield in front with the same magic surge as before when it made contact with Beat. Instead of seeing stars this time, there was just a bit of unsteadiness on his feet.

Beat: Whoa... Feeling a little dizzy...

Goofy: What does it feel like when I do that, Beat?

Beat would have tried to say something, but he suddenly stumbled and fell to the ground.

Beat: Spinning... Why do I feel like throwing up...?

Goofy: That must be the mild dizziness effect. Thanks for the help Beat, Hyuck.

Beat: Someone get me some water...! I feel sick...!

Phil left, before coming back with a glass of water. Holding it out to Beat, he spoke with an annoyed tone.

Phil: How is it you're breaking my punching bags, yet can't handle some dizziness?!

Beat: Don't ask those questions... Because it's still baffling me...

Phil: You...! Ugh...! Just take the water and go rest somewhere until the dizziness is gone!

After getting up while swaying on his feet, Beat took the water from Phil and drank it quickly before leaving to go and sit down. After making sure Beat would be okay, I moved onto the next enchantment, Defense Link. All attacks that are targeted towards people I consider allies will be redirected to target me instead, but it gives me the full damage.

Goofy: I do charge most of the time towards enemies a lot... I could use this for a change. But who would need it most...?

I looked around the room and saw Sora and Riku were currently unable to do it, Beat was really dizzy, and Kitty is currently doing bow training... That only left Donald left. Considering he is always going down in strong hits... I could give him my defense to use as long as I don't take damage myself? Deciding to test it, I know Donald is currently doing stamina training. Of course... It's him taking damage from training dummies... Taking this as the best opportunity to test this out, I headed over to where Donald was.

Goofy: Hey Donald, can I get your help?

Looking towards me, Donald didn't see the swing of the dummy clobber him in the head as he was sent flying towards me as he began to slide against the floor.

Donald: What is it, Goofy???

Goofy: Oops, sorry. Didn't mean for you to get hit. I just need to test an enchantment, it should help you too. Can I just put this symbol on you?

Holding up the sigils Phil gave me, Donald looked at them.

Donald: These are SIGILS, not SYMBOLS.

Goofy: Oops. My bad.

Donald: How is that meant to help anyway?

Goofy: If you try it, you can see?

Donald: Ugh, fine! Let's just do this.

Having the sigil ready, I applied it to Donald softly as Donald felt a surge of magic along with me feeling I was connected to him.

Donald: Okay, now what?

Instead of having the question answered by me, one of the training dummies answered instead. As the dummy aimed to swing a punch at Donald, when it should have hurt him, I actually felt the attack instead!

Donald: Huh? It didn't hurt?

Goofy: That's because I transferred your pain to me...

Donald: You transferr- What the heck does that enchantment do?!

Goofy: It basically keeps you safe when attacked, but I receive the damage as payment. The pain's got to go somewhere. Right?

Donald: You... You're crazy! That could seriously backfire on you!

Goofy: But I'm the defensive user on the team. Protecting my allies is what I should be doing. Not to mention if someone isn't focused about getting hurt, the healing could go to me to keep the enchantment going longer.

Donald: You...! Ugh...! Just avoid getting hurt too much if you're going to be using this.

Goofy: Isn't that the idea???

Donald: JUST STAY SAFE IF YOU DO IT!!

Goofy: I'll have healing items to help me if I do!

Donald: Good! Now if that's all you needed me for, I'm getting back to what I was doing.

As Donald focused back on the training he was doing before, I headed back to where I was to focus on the last enchantment. Getting the Defense Link sigil off Donald, I put on the Air Strike One-Way Shield. This creates a shield made of wind to redirect enemy attacks into a single direction.

Goofy: This could help when needing to block multiple projectiles. Even send enemies flying.

Writing the sigil and slapping it onto my shield, I was a bit too excited trying the next one that I accidentally activated it. The magic placed itself in front of Sora and Riku and... The projected shield began to blow them away in a gust of wind.

Riku: WHAT THE-!?

Sora: WHAT IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW!?!?

Goofy: Oh no! How do I stop it?! How do I turn it off!?

Ripping the sigil off my shield, the gust of wind began to die down as Sora and Riku hit the ground again as they groaned in pain.

Riku: Goofy... What in the world was that...?

Sora: My body... It aches...

Goofy: Sora! Riku! Are you two okay!?

I rushed over to them as I dropped my shield and looked at both of them.

Goofy: I'm really sorry! I didn't mean to do that to you!

Sora: It's okay, Goofy. Really.

Riku: Unexpected... Yet, useful.

Goofy: Can I help in any way???

I looked at Riku as he shook his head.

Riku: Sorry, Goofy... But we're told to just lie on the ground until we can move ourselves...

Sora: Pushed ourselves too hard...

Phil: Too hard is the understatement of the century with how you're laying on the ground in agony like that.

We looked at Phil when he headed over to us while speaking, seeming to be thinking about something.

Phil: Maybe instead of just laying there, we should actually get you two checked out by the nurses instead.

Riku: That was an OPTION?!?!

Sora: Why are you telling us this NOW!?

Phil: How else are you two going to learn to pace yourselves!? Do you expect there to just be someone waiting to heal you in fights all the time!?

Sora and Riku groaned while some nurses came out with stretchers to get them both on and carry them away.

Phil: So, I've been watching, how do you feel about those sigils, Goofy?

I began to think as I looked at the book.

Goofy: If you don't mind, am I allowed to have this book?

Phil: "Have the book"!? Of course you can. We have hundreds of those. You've learnt how to use them well fast. Keep the book, take a look through it and see what other sigils you can learn. Try learning one or two more before you come back here for more training, I'd like to see more progress.

Goofy: Really? Thanks! I'll practice hard! I got to pull my weight for my team too!

Phil: Going to say this again, DON'T push it! You better take breaks in between too and not just from being knocked or passed out! Sooner or later in the future, you're gonna get yourself hit in the head with a giant rock in a fight.

Goofy: That is... Oddly specific.

Phil: Good. Because it's supposed to be an example. Things like that happen!

Goofy: Gwarsh, wouldn't want that to happen to me. I'll be sure to be careful!

Phil: Good. Now, go ahead and keep learning new enchantments. I'll go check on monkey boy over there. Keep up the good work Goofy!

Goofy: Thanks Phil!

With my talk with Phil ends there for now, I turn my attention to the book again to learn new enchantment spells.

Beat's point of view

Once the dizziness from Goofy's enchantment began fading away, I didn't even hesitate on getting back to training. Setting up another punching bag, it was back to the punches and kicks. If I can just keep getting stronger, then enemies would have no chance against me!

Beat: ALRIGHT!! Time for some more training!!! I'll clobber all those Heartless bastards!

I got into a stance as I began to punch the toughest punching bag the coliseum here has. Some jabs, right hooks, uppercuts, a suplex and a roundhouse kick! All the frustrations were being taken out, punch after punch and kick after kick. I can't keep letting the Heartless beat me like that! I've got the chance to get some payback, and I'm making sure to be prepared this time. As I pulled my fist back, I punched the sandbag when someone called out to me.

Phil: Hey kid! Has the dizziness gone already?

I stopped the punching bag as I turned to talk to Phil.

Beat: It's going away slowly.

Phil: You mean it isn't gone yet???

Beat: No, but who cares! It's just a little dizziness, nothing that serious.

Phil: Oh? You really want to put your confidence where your mouth is?

Beat: What's the big deal?!

Phil: The big DEAL is that you need to recover before doing ANYTHING unless you have something that cures your ailments.

Beat: Well no, but that doesn't mean anything. I'm not wasting any time.

Phil: Oh really? And what makes you so sure you can do something while being dizzy?

Beat: The fact I'm punching the bag into oblivion, the fact I'm still standing, the fact I'm still training. That counts as doing something.

Phil: Okay... How about doing a flip?

Beat: Pfft, easy!

Just to prove the point, I did a backflip. Which should have worked, if not for falling onto my back when jumping in mid air. Phil walked over and stood above me with a look on his face.

Phil: So, want to try that again?

Not about to give in so easily, I got back up. But before I could even attempt it, I fell back over the moment I got on my feet.

Phil: Oh no~ Looks like you're so dizzy, you CAN'T GET UP!!

Beat: YOU DID THAT ON PURPOSE!

Phil: To teach YOU a LESSON!!

Beat: WHAT LESSON???

Phil: If your vision is impaired, don't fight, recover first.

Beat: My vision isn't impaired!

Phil: How many fingers am I holding up?

As Phil raised a hand, I was counting three fingers.

Beat: Three?

Phil: No. It's one. It's ONE Beat!!

Beat: Are you sure? Looks like three.

Phil: Is the world spinning for you right now?

Beat: Isn't the world meant to spin for everyone?

Phil looked at Beat and facepalmed.

Phil: Kid... There is something wrong with you.

Beat: I don't need to hear that from a GOAT that flirts with every girl he sees!!

Phil: WHAT!? I do NOT flirt with all the girls!!!

Beat: Then what about the first time we came here?!

Phil looked at me and took a deep breath and began to sigh.

Phil: I'm probably going to enjoy this part a LITTLE too much.

Beat: Enjoy what too- OW! HEY!!!

Before I knew it, the goat man began to kick me!

Beat: Will you cut that out?!

Phil: Nope. You asked for this one.

Beat: How did I even ask for this?!

Phil: KARMA!!

Beat: FOR WHAT?!

Phil: THINK ABOUT IT!!!

Beat: WILL YOU JUST TELL ME WHAT I DID TO DESERVE THIS?!

Phil: FIGURE IT OUT!!!

Beat: Was it because of what I said about what happened the first time we were here?!

As if guessing right, Phil began to kick me harder now!

Beat: OWOWOWOWOWOW! STOP!! IT'S NOT MY FAULT IT'S THE TRUTH!

Phil: WILL YOU SHUT UP?!?!

Beat: No!! I will not! You FLIRTED WITH MY SISTER!! ANYONE WOULD BE MAD! If you don't want people mad at you, DON'T DO IT THEN!

Phil: Then listen to what I tell you and DO IT!!

Beat: Then why not try TAKING YOUR OWN ADVICE?

Phil: I will after your rehabilitation.

Beat: Is that what the kicking is meant to be???

Phil: Maybe.

Beat: How is THAT meant to help?

Phil kept attacking me as I waved my arms each time he kicked me!

Beat: Quit it already!!!

Holding a hand to his ear, Phil pretends to have heard something.

Phil: What? All I can hear is the sounds of me kicking an idiot fighter!!

Beat: You are on the right track to have your butt handed to you!!

Phil then began to step back as he began to use his hands to gesture for me to come to him.

Phil: Fine! You want to throw down, monkey man!? Let's go!!

I growled as I got up, but felt the pain from the kicks as I did. But despite that, I wasn't going to let that stop me from teaching Phil a lesson!

Beat: You asked for it!

Phil: Oh! My goat legs are shaking! Shaking in anticipation to prove you wrong!!!

I growled more, wanting Phil to just shut up already as I charged in to punch him hard.

Phil: Tell me, how many fingers am I holding right now?

Phil held up his hand as I wanted to answer him.

Beat: 2?

Phil: I'm holding up ONE finger kid!!!

Phil began to charge towards me, but with how my dizziness was still affecting me, I went for the one that's on the right, but my punch goes through that version!

Beat: A fake!?

Phil: You aimed at nothing because you see two of me kid!

I felt a sharp pain in my leg as I looked back and saw Phil attacking my legs now!

Beat: The legs!?

Phil: Can't move when you can't stand!!

Beat: You're just playing dirty!

Phil: DIRTY!? Kid! Nothing is about playing fair!! Imagine you're facing a monster or someone EVIL! Are THEY going to play fair!?

Beat: Well I guess not.

Phil: Then stop assuming things are dirty! Because that's just making it worse for you AND the others you fight with!

Phil then struck me in my other leg as my weakened legs gave out on me and fell to the floor.

Phil: How do you think the others will feel seeing you get knocked down!? If this wasn't a real fight, you would be dead with your recklessness!!

I looked at Phil as I then thought about it. With how Fu has been causing chaos, I thought of him as a friend at first... But with how his actions are getting worse and worse... Even I can't see that he's in his right mind anymore with his experiments...

Phil: To be blunt kid, you need to learn when to take action or when to think about the best plan. Because rushing in is just going to keep ending badly. What if you were knocked down? Do you expect someone to come and save you?

Beat: No! I always handled myself!

Phil: Have you? You NEVER ran right into trouble and had to have someone help you out of it?

I began to think hard about some of my missions as I did have two friends that were always the biggest of help.

Beat: I... I did... In fact, it pains me to say this, but they help me... A lot... The two always had my back when I needed it, and I couldn't be more grateful...

Phil: Now tell me, what do you think the BEST course of action is when being afflicted by something that is impairing your vision?

Beat: To rest until the vision is better...?

Phil: FINALLY! Getting somewhere with ya!

Beat: I will still kick your ass!

Phil: Not like that you're not.

Beat: I'll do it after I get better!

Phil: That's more like it. See what having some patience can do? Gives you more opportunities. Kid, I don't do this to be mean. I do it because being part of a team means actions can have consequences for any team member. Think it through before rushing in, because you have a higher success rate then.

I looked at Phil as I looked away as I began to rest here for a little bit.

Phil: If you need help, you can go where Sora and Riku went to get rest and treatment? Especially if you want the chance to still fight Hercules.

My ears heard what Phil said as I groaned as my need to fight Hercules is so very much wanted! But to fight Hercules, I need to be prepared for that one...

Beat: Ugh... Fine! Take me to the treatment area. I want to recover so I can train!

Phil: Glad to see you have some sense. I'll get the nurses to come and help you.

Beat: Can't believe I'm on rest leave...!

Phil: This is for your own good!

Was what I heard Phil calling out to me as he left. When coming back over to where I was, there was a nurse with him.

Phil: Get him up and haul him to the rest area. He'll need something to get him relaxed.

I looked at Phil and then to the nurse as I wanted to know what Phil was asking, but before I knew it, I was being hauled off by the nurses.

Nurse: Don't worry~ When we get there, we're just gonna give you a niiiiiiiiice-

The nurse's words slowed down as my eyes widened in terror.

Nurse (slow motion): -ssssshhhhhooooootttttttt~

Beat: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Even as I tried to get up to run like the wind, the nurse was quicker in my current state as I was dragged up screaming about having no shots!

Donald's Point of View

Donald: Wak!!

I got sent flying into a wall as I grumbled as I got up.

Donald: Stupid dummies! Making me look like one!

Phil: What do you mean "making" you look like one? I thought you were a dummy already.

As I heard Phil say this, I looked at him annoyed as he came over.

Donald: WHAT!? YOU TOO!?

Phil: Yeah! Because you're basically just letting yourself get hit repeatedly! You know, people usually AVOID the damage, not practically run right into it!

Donald: What do you want ME to do about it!? I only have one recovery spell and a damage reduction spell!

Phil looked at me in the eyes and began to groan with my answer to that.

Phil: That's LITERALLY your problem! Let me guess, most of your spells are for attack???

Donald: Yes.

Phil: THERE'S YOUR PROBLEM, JUNIOR ROOKIE!!!

Donald: EXCUSE YOU?! I AM THE ROYAL MAGICIAN!!

Phil: Yeah, and I'm Zeus! Ha!!

Donald: You're the annoying goat who just gets on everyone's nerves!

Phil grabbed my bill and looked me in the eyes as he was trying to get a point across.

Phil: Hey. I'm the GOAT that gets the JOB done. Training you rookies IS that JOB! You came to me, you wanted my help, you're gonna get it!

Donald: If it was my choice, we wouldn't be here in the first place! We'd actually be doing something more important!

Phil: Tell me something, how has your "battle plan" of just casting offensive spells been going for you? How about those healing spells on your allies??

Donald: It's been working just fine! I've been handling the team and making sure we're ALWAYS okay!

Phil: Really? So if I went to ask someone right now, they would back you up on that?

Donald: Of course! They have COMPLETE trust in me!

Phil said nothing, only leaving to go and get someone to back up my claims.

???: So what exactly do you need me for?

Phil: The duck is claiming something, and I need to see if it's true or not.

As I heard Phil coming back with someone, it would be the worst person to ask.

Donald: WHY HER OF ALL PEOPLE?!

Phil: You said anyone would back you up. So, go ahead. Ask Kitty what you told me.

Kitty: I doubt the duck would tell me anything, even if it was to save his own damn life right now. You'll have to fill me in.

Phil: He says that just casting offensive spells and using healing magic on his allies is helping everyone, and everyone has complete trust in him.

Kitty bit her lip, walking away a moment but her laughter could still be heard from what Phil said to her. As she came back, she looked at Phil with an amused look.

Kitty: You have to be kidding me, Donald ACTUALLY said that?

Phil: Would I have brought you over if I didn't???

Kitty: You were right to check, that is the BIGGEST lie that anyone has ever told.

Phil: Oh is it...?

Donald: WHAT IS THAT MEANT TO MEAN?!

Kitty looked at me, raising a brow.

Kitty: I should be asking you what you mean! How the heck do you see it as everyone trusting you and your spells helping?!

Phil looked at me and then to Kitty as I began to sweat and gulp nervously.

Phil: What EXACTLY has he done?

Kitty: Oh I could write a whole book on all he's done... Doesn't listen, used magic on the enemies resistant to the type of magic and had it backfire on him, hardly ever healed anyone but himself, leaves everyone to practically do all the fighting and uses the excuse of just being a mage, broken promises and made us seem like we're just burdens to him, acted as leader once and almost had us killed when we struggled to fight from the exhaustion... Any more needed?

I looked at Kitty as I then looked at Phil who seemed to be confused, flabbergasted and above all... Dumbfounded by what Kitty said to him.

Phil: WHAT!?

Kitty: Goofy may be the only one with trust in him from how long they worked together. Anyone else...? You can forget it.

Phil: Donald! What is the meaning of this!?

Donald: Meaning of what???

Phil: You're going to DENY all she claimed!? Tell me the truth!

Donald: I did tell you the truth!

Phil: Are you claiming Kitty is a liar then?

Donald: Yes!

When I said this, I received a glare from Kitty.

Kitty: Do we just need to get the whole group then? Want to call them all liars too?!

Donald: No! Just you! I feel I have done nothing wrong!!

Kitty: That just proves the NOT LISTENING point. We have tried telling you all this the whole time, ever since we first met Merlin when YOU admitted to us being nothing but burdens, where YOU admitted to having no intention of helping us!

Donald: That's because I have a duty that needs to be fulfilled first!

Kitty: And how would that duty be filled without us, since you need a Keyblade for it?

Donald: And just WHERE are you going with this?

Kitty: The point of a team is working together, helping each other! No one would have gotten so far without that. You need us, we sadly need you. So suck up the fact the "burdens" are needed and we achieve our goals together.

I looked at Kitty as I felt my angry beginning to boil in how Kitty talked to me. I was beginning to grip my staff harder in my hand. I began to breathe harder and fume with steam.

Phil: Donald, I'm gonna have to ask you to calm down.

Donald: Shut... Up...

Phil: Donald...?

Kitty: Sorry Phil, but no point trying to calm him down...

I looked at Kitty as my focus seemed to be on her right now.

Donald: You want calm? Fine! I'll show you calm! Why not just ORDER me what to do then! Because you seem to be soooooo good at it, ACTING LEADER!!!

Kitty: Seriously...? I didn't even decide to be a leader! That was the GROUP that decided it! I did it for one world, as I knew what had to be done!

Donald: And yet, the scaredy cat gets all the praise!!

Kitty: You have a problem? Like I said on the ship, tell me then. But don't get frustrated with what the group decided. In case you don't remember, I never even put in a vote, I would have been fine with whoever was decided.

Donald: SO WHY DIDN'T ANYONE VOTE FOR ME!?

Kitty: Lack of trust. You haven't given much reason to be in that position.

Donald: Oh and the others just decided you because of being a scaredy cat!?

Kitty: Who knows why I was chosen. I doubt it's just because of "being a scaredy cat" though. Rude, by the way.

Donald: Why? Does "scaredy cat" annoy you??

Kitty: Yes, yes it does. Just as much as you're annoying right now.

Donald: Oh yeah. Says the cat who is afraid of small places to jump from!

Kitty: That's called a fear, a normal fear many have.

Donald: And yet, you acted SOOOOOOO confident during that one world!!

Kitty: Confident?! Far from it! But it was either fake it, or risk your LIVES! Why I say YOUR lives?! Because the moment I got on Yoseph's bad side, I was prepared to SACRIFICE my life to get you all out! I had to prepare for death!

Donald: I CAN DO IT TOO!!

Kitty: You wouldn't and you know it... EVERYONE knows it... Would you really make deals with devils to keep everyone safe...?

Donald: I WOULDN'T HAVE TO MAKE DEALS BECAUSE I'LL BLOW THEM TO KINGDOM COME!!!

Kitty: You passed out after causing the explosion that sent the robots flying. I saw it. You had the chance to do something when I made the deal with Yoseph. Riku and Sora, KIDS, did more than you.

Donald: STOP UNDERMINING ME!!!

Kitty: Isn't that what you've been doing to me? With the scaredy cat, my fear of heights, acting like I shouldn't be leader?

Donald: Because if I was the leader, we would have found who we've been searching for!!

Kitty: If you were the leader, we could have LOST who we've been looking for! We found people in worlds you never wanted to go to!

Donald: AND!?

Kitty: You... Forget it, talking to you is pointless. You're so stuck in your own head, you don't even care!

Donald: EXCUSE YOU!?

Kitty: Sorry if the truth hurts.

Donald: Nononono!! What really hurts is I have to deal with palookas like you AND your friends!!

Kitty's glare grew more as she got closer to me to look me in the eyes.

Kitty: Have a problem with me as much as you want duck, but you keep my friends out of this. Right now, this is just between you and me.

Donald: And just what do you think you'll do to me if I don't??? "FREEZE" me?!

Kitty: Tempting as it is, I actually care about all members on the team. Though there's always exceptions...

Donald: And what exceptions are those???

Kitty: You. Because it's hard to care for someone who doesn't care back.

Donald: I do care! I care because who I'm looking for is my friend AND important to someone as well!! I can't fail them!!!

Kitty: Then think of that for OUR friends too! But we're not going to get anywhere if the team just fights with each other. So how about you just accept the truth, try listening and we may actually find who you're looking for if you work with us better. We're all trying to help each other, including you!

I looked at Kitty and narrowed my eyes.

Donald: How CAN I even trust you to not be stupid like the others?

Kitty: What do you mean by that...?

Donald: How can I trust you to help us find the king...?

Kitty: Why would I not be helping you with that??? It's horrible when you don't know when someone you care about is, I'm not going to just find my friends and not help you still.

Donald: Yet, you don't know how to lead a team properly. Why should I let someone else when I don't trust them!?

There was silence from Kitty as she closed her eyes and took a deep breath, before she looked at Phil.

Kitty: Do you mind telling Herc I'll be there soon...? I just need some air...

Phil: H-Huh? Oh... Yeah, sure thing, Kitty!

Kitty: Thanks Phil.

As Kitty began to walk away to head outside, she looked back at me.

Kitty: I don't know how to lead a team, but I know the loss of people you love and care for. If this is the way I can help bring everyone back together, I'm not turning the chance down. With or without trust, I will just learn for everyone's sake. Even for you and the King.

I looked at Kitty as she turned the corner and began to head out while I wanted to try calling out to her, but Phil stopped me before I could.

Phil: Duck, you need to start thinking about what she told you. And I say you better reflect on yourself fast. If you don't trust others, you can't expect to get the same back.

Donald: And what do YOU know of trust!?

Phil: A whole lot more than you, I believe. Tell me honestly, how do you expect to have trust from others, if you don't feel you can give them the same back?

I tried to open my bill, but I found that I couldn't give an answer as Phil spoke.

Phil: Figures. Go do some thinking. Because with how I saw just now, YOU are what's the problem to everyone right now.

Donald: I-!

Phil: Don't even try it. You can have all the stamina and spells you want, but you're going to be useless if you can't work with anyone. I don't tell you this because I hate you. I tell you this because it's tough to get back that trust you had when you keep making the same mistakes. Small things matter, even if it's just listening or helping with a heal. You want the trust, then start earning it. You're cared about, whether you see it or not. If you don't, I don't know how else I can help. But it all starts from HERE.

Phil said as he poked at my heart and I looked at him.

Phil: Get rid of your stupid pride or that pride of yours is gonna take everything from you. Is that what you want?

Phil said nothing else as he began to walk away as I was left alone to my thoughts.

Donald: What a headache this all is...

Even if I said this, the heart seemed to think differently. Maybe... There might be some need for things to change...

Moments before...

Kitty's point of view

Holding the bow, easy. Getting an arrow on the bow, not so bad. Aiming at the target, the nightmare. Unless the target is the ground, then I'm an expert already.

Kitty: Why is firing the shots always so hard...? Seriously...

Hercules: That's because keeping it steady while having the bow knocked back takes lots of practice. I wasn't even good when I first started.

Kitty: I have even more respect for people able to hit the bullseye now, this always looked so much easier to do when watching. How long did it take you to learn this?

Hercules: Ten years.

My eyes widened when hearing this, not expecting that at all. Even when using the time chamber, I don't think I'd have that long to learn.

Kitty: 10 years??? No wonder you're an expert at this.

Hercules: Took lots of practice, but with practice came learning and learning into muscle memory. I wasn't the best myself when I was a teen. And trust me... I had my very faults myself... Not very proud of the times I wrecked something by accident...

Kitty: Well, that's probably because you were a teen. We make mistakes and accidentally do something from time to time. Doesn't mean we had bad intentions. If you didn't mean too, then you didn't try breaking stuff on purpose.

Hercules: You try retrieving a disk that gets stuck up high and then try to lift a pillar to get it down and then begin a chain reaction of destroying stuff by accident...

Kitty: So... Why come out here...?

Hercules: Well, I came here to become a True Hero! Hoping to use the strength I have since birth to help others.

Kitty: That... Really does sound wonderful to do for others. Use your gifts for something great.

I said as I began trying pulling the bowstring back with an arrow loaded. When releasing, the arrow didn't fly far as it landed into the dirt.

Kitty: Darn it.

Hercules: Just keep trying. I promise it'll be worth it.

As I was beginning to ready another arrow, I began to ask Hercules again.

Kitty: So, what kept driving you during these 10 years? To train like this? Fame? Fortune?

Hercules: Hope.

I didn't pull back on the draw string as I looked at Hercules with what he said.

Hercules: Hope that one day, I'll be able to use my gifts for when they mattered. I may not know what my destiny is, but I always hope that I'll get to that point one day.

I looked at Hercules as I looked to my target and began to pull the string back with the arrow loaded. I had pulled a bit more this time as I felt I didn't feel my last shot had enough power in it. When releasing, my arrow was able to fly a bit farther this time, but just misses the target I was aiming for.

Kitty: What is it that even gave you the courage to find what your destiny is?

Hercules: Well, let's just say that someone very important to me gave me the answer I needed in order to help control my strength better.

Kitty: Someone important? Must be extremely important to work with Phil and his... Personality.

Hercules: Well, Phil didn't have the best luck when it came to teaching new heroes. So, I was basically his last chance.

Kitty: Worked out well for both of you it seems, with how much trust you have in the other.

Saying this, I tried to focus on the target and aim at it before firing the arrow. Landing on the outermost ring, at least it's not the ground again. That's some progres! Still note to self though, take a LOT of time doing target practice in the time chamber...

Hercules: Try... Aiming a little higher.

I looked at Hercules as I was unsure.

Kitty: Huh? Then wouldn't that mean I'm not aiming at my target??

Hercules: Just trust me. Sometimes, there's more to it than having a strong pulling arm.

I looked at Hercules and listened as I took aim at the target again, but this time raised the angle of the bow to be aiming higher.

Hercules: A little higher...

I followed Hercules' instructions as I did as I wasn't directly aiming at the target now.

Hercules: Try that. Release the arrow.

When I follows his instructions, I let the arrow fly as it sailed upward for a moment, but then going down as it then hit the target in the CENTER!!

Kitty: What!? How did that happen!?

Hercules: You changed the trajectory of your bow. By giving your arrow a chance to go into the air, gravity began to do its work to bring it back down.

Kitty: That... Suddenly it makes a lot of sense.

Hercules: I'm glad it does. That's what I'm here to do to help you learn.

Kitty: Phil was right about you being good with the bow, thanks for teaching me this.

Hercules: You're welcome. And when you get better, you'll be able to fire more arrows at once or fire them faster using techniques to hold more arrows in your hand to load faster.

Kitty: Yeah... And how long did that take you to do it...?

Hercules: A year at most.

I paled as in order to even attempt to fire arrows like a pro, I would have to do a year's worth of training to even fire arrows like a professional.

Kitty: Is there an easier way to train than do it for a year? At least some way to understand how to do the basics?

Hercules: Well, we can test to see what your current arm strength is right now if you want to work on that?

Kitty: What is it for?

Hercules: To see how strong you can pull the string back for the arrow to launch from.

I looked at Hercules as he began to take me towards a device with a pulley with some indicators.

Kitty: What's this?

Hercules: A reader to tell what kind of arm strength you have. I'll tell us how much you can pull back and fire your shots.

Hercules walked up to the device as he began to pull on it with ease as it rose up to the highest level labeled "Hero" on it.

Kitty: That is no surprise considering how strong you are.

Hercules: Just giving a simple demonstration.

Lowering the pulley back down, Hercules gave me the okay to go up to the device to gauge my strength. Looking at the levels, from top to bottom was Hero, Junior Hero, Warrior, Soldier, Hard Worker, civilian, and Puny Mortal. Oh please don't let that be Zamasu here now, that would be the last thing needed!

Hercules: Just give it a nice pull, doesn't matter how hard or fast, just pull at your own safe pace.

As I stepped forward, I looked at the device as I took hold of the handle and began to pull. It was really heavy indeed. It was taking as much as I could take to pull on the handle to make it rise. Digging my feet into the floor, I kept pulling to keep raising the bar with how much I was pulling out. I began to slow down to a halt as I couldn't hold it anymore as I released the handle and began to take some deep breaths.

Hercules: Well, you did very well, Kitty.

I looked at Hercules as I then looked to see where my result was. It was halfway between Hard Worker and Civilian. Well if Zamasu really is here, at least there's proof I'm not a puny mortal.

Hercules: So that would explain how you struggle at times to reach the target, but can still adjust to compensate for it. But I believe we can work with this and help better that result.

Kitty: And here I thought it was just a lack of good aim with seeing the ground as the target.

Hercules: Regardless if the ground did something to you or not, I believe we can help you out.

Kitty: The ground is the unfortunate victim of learning the bow and arrow. Any help would be good to stop making it a bigger victim.

Hercules nodded his head as he then took me to a device that was meant for pulling.

Kitty: I thought we already gauged my pull strength.

Hercules: Of course we did. But now here comes the training. This pulley here is one we can adjust the weight based on what's on it. Because of this, we can work on strengthening your arm to lift more with that arm and ultimately have a much better grasp to fire arrows farther. How does that sound?

Kitty: That sounds perfect! Thanks again for helping on this, Herc.

Hercules: Of course! You wanted to learn, I'm just doing what I can to help you~

Kitty: It is helping a lot! If we just forget the numerous arrows in the ground, it's great progress.

Hercules nodded his head and chuckled.

Hercules: It really is indeed a good start. That I cannot lie.

Kitty: Only thanks to a great teacher.

Hercules: And I'm happy to teach to help my friends.

Before I could say anything to Hercules, someone was coming over to where he and I were.

Phil: Hey Kitty. Got a question for you to answer.

Kitty: Please say it's not Beat...

Phil: Him? Nope. Already dealt with him.

Kitty: What did you do?

Phil: He's the one that caused himself to be on the floor seeing stars. No, I was talking about Donald.

I closed my eyes and took some deep breaths, counting to one million in my head and still feeling the annoyance.

Kitty: For the love of... What did the duck do?

Phil: Just follow me.

Continuing the counting in my head, I followed after Phil to learn what happened. That was the last thing I was expecting... Donald to be an even bigger liar than I thought. After the tension strained and caused the blow up, I headed outside to get some fresh air. Which was the plan, what really happens is ending up collapsing against one of the walls losing all strength.

Kitty: Stupid freaking duck... Stupid me for even expecting any change...

As I sat down while resting against the wall, I felt the tears falling and couldn't find the strength to hold them back.

Tamashi: Something happened. What did the duck do?

You were sleeping. Unless there was a silence switch on you I didn't know of and you've been quiet this whole time, how did you know something happened with Donald?

Tamashi: Easily. There are completely negative emotions right now, you're crying, and Donald is the only one that causes tension in the group like this. Either it's talking time, or I'm dealing with it myself.

No thank you on the second option. I don't want to deal with questions the group would ask that I have no answers to. Unless you're going to actually say who you are now?

Tamashi: Not the time for a subject change. What's happened?

Just the duck being the normal annoyance. Still sour over how I was voted leader, letting his pride get in the way to see he's hardly helped and hasn't gained much trust from everyone. Add on the fact he holds no trust in me being leader and the fact he's a hypocrite how he wouldn't help us find our friends, but expects I wouldn't help find the King and and we have the usual prideful duck who expects everything his way. What else is new there though.

Tamashi: Are you sure there's no chance of-

Nope.

Tamashi: You can let me finish first.

There is no chance of you taking over so that you can deal with Donald. Because there would be too many questions, no answers, and it's just going to cause more stress and even more tension. It's just... Typical Donald...

Tamashi: Typical in the sense of expecting trust without giving in return, expecting everyone to suck up to his pride and keep making people cry? Isn't this the second time after a fight on the ship?

About me just getting in the way in fights? Yeah, but he had a point on that one.

Tamashi: And what point was that? "Scream until you get something you want"?

About just getting in the way, but that works too. At least I'm trying to do something, he just seems quite happy in his ways... Ugh... This is going to be a freaking long journey as the leader now...

Tamashi: For ten pounds and 99 pence, I can make all your worries disappear as if they never were there~

And how would that happen, commercial lady?

Tamashi: Dropping him to the Underworld, of course~

That's Hades' job, and despite how much I hate Donald right now he is still in the group. The group- MOST of the group trusted me as the leader, wouldn't be a good look sending him to the Underworld.

Tamashi: True... If only there was a sneaky way or how to convince him. Seriously, his negativity is getting annoying. All I hear is "Quack quack quack quack." Seriously, there better be subtitles in here to understand him.

The power of imagination, imagine a TV with subtitles and see how that works to understand him. You pick up on negativity easily though, like some sort of power.

Tamashi: Oh stop it~ You flatter me with your praises~ But do continue~

Sorry, were you saying something important at all? Going to need subtitles for you, it's just "blah, blah, blah" again.

Tamashi: Oh, a wise gal, huh? Okay... How about this...

It was quiet for a moment, but then it was as if I heard ringing in my ears as an air horn went off.

Tamashi: DID YOU HEAR THAT!?

TAMASHI!!! We already had the deaf arc in Astral, that is not an arc to repeat!!

Tamashi: What's that!? I couldn't hear you over my air horn!!!

Tamashi began to blow the air horn again as I was holding my head in agony. You are so lucky that no one is around or there would be trouble... QUIT WITH THE HORN ALREADY!!!

Tamashi: SORRY! I CAN'T HEAR YOU!! I NEED SUBTITLES BECAUSE MY HORN IS SO LOUD!!!

Okay... Playing like that... Using the power of imagination myself, people sometimes hear thoughts in their own voice, so let's try putting them in words... Hoping it works, I mentally thought of the words "YOU ARE A JERK!! GO AND BE DONALD'S VOICE ALREADY!"

Tamashi: Ooof!! The hell!? Where did these words come from!? They're all on me!!

You wanted the subtitles, you got them.

Tamashi: Make these go away!

Sorry, can't hear you over the ringing from the air horn~

Tamashi: You lie and you know it! Undo this now!

Blah, blah, blah, ringing from the air horn, can't hear!

Tamashi: Now who's being the jerk!?

You started it, I only followed the request you asked for. Stop the air horn, I'll stop thinking about the subtitles.

Tamashi: Why should I!? I hardly get to do anything productive here!

Maybe if you... I don't know, tell me SOMETHING I can actually use to understand why you're there, you might be able to!

Tamashi: You wouldn't understand, nor would you be able to with who you are right now. Especially when you CHOSE to forget me!

Chose to- I didn't even know you until you spoke up out of nowhere!!

Tamashi: With what's been happening? Wouldn't surprise me with how much you've been experiencing lately.

Can we skip the cryptic talk and just say what you actually mean???

Tamashi: Sadly, you're not ready. If I say something to you or even hint. You could literally mentally break.

I'm already on the verge of that. Bleh, that's a sour taste saying that...

Tamashi: You think that's bad? Trust me, you'll know what I mean when you finally see me. In the deepest depths of your trauma.

How about... FUCK. NO. That is the last place I'm ever going back too! What are you even DOING in there???

Tamashi: Figure it out when you remember.

Hearing a door banging sound, I tried to call out to Tamashi, but it seems I can't talk to her now. Hard to tell if Donald or her is more annoying right now... No time to focus on that! Hearing footsteps coming closer, I tried to wipe all the tears away fast as I looked to see who was coming.

Hercules: You okay, Kitty?

Kitty: Herc? Yeah, I'm fine. Just needed some air. I'll come back to training soon.

Hercules: Do you need a break? You don't have to push yourself. We're already making great progress.

I smiled a little when hearing this, glad something was going well.

Kitty: You think so? Thank you, that's really great to hear.

Hercules smiled as he then looked to the sky.

Hercules: So... Phil told me what happened...

I tensed up, but should have expected for that to happen.

Kitty: What did Phil say...?

Hercules: That your friend blames you for... Many reasons...

Kitty: That's probably a push on being "friends" right now. More... Reluctant allies.

Hercules: Well, regardless of that... You and Donald don't seem... Eye to eye?

Kitty: I'm stubborn, he's prideful. We were going to end up clashing... A lot... This was just the worst clash yet.

Hercules: Can you tell me exactly what happened?

I looked at the sky as I closed my eyes, holding back the tears again. No breaking down in front of anyone, not happening!

Kitty: Despite how we're all trying to find our loved ones, Donald has the... Everything has to be his way mindset. Despite not trusting us, he expects us to trust him to lead the group. Majority voted for me, and he is about to make himself a roast duck in anger. We've hardly agreed on anything, this just made it worse. I've just been getting used to it.

Hercules looked at me and then sighed.

Hercules: Well... That certainly makes it troubling...

Kitty: We can work together, but never get rid of any tension. Always fun waiting for the next fight to break out.

Hercules: That... Really does sound troubling... Hmm... Reminds me of how I grew up.

I looked at Hercules, tilting my head in curiosity.

Kitty: Hmm? What was it like growing up?

Hercules: Well... Other kids my age and even the adults didn't like how strong I was. I could pick up a plate and hold it too tightly and it breaks, lift up a pillar and accidentally drop it, or bump into something and leave damage to a wall. Lots of people did not like me.

Kitty: Well that's a dumb reason to not be liked. Strength like that could really help a lot.

Hercules: Not back then it couldn't...

Kitty: It was just a matter of needing some help, and it's showing! You got some training, and are helping others with it now.

Hercules: Exactly. I had a problem and by seeking help, I was able to learn how to control it a bit better and can use it in ways to help others.

Kitty: Maybe that's your destiny, the great and strong hero trainer!

Hercules began to laugh when hearing me say that.

Hercules: That could be an idea, but for me, I need to help others. To be a TRUE hero.

Kitty: You already seem like a TRUE hero though.

Hercules: Maybe one day, I can show what I mean. But until then, I'm glad to share what I know to help.

Kitty: It does help a lot, to see how someone went from a zero in people's eyes, to a hero in others eyes. You sure this isn't really your destiny? Because you really do a great job at it already.

Hercules: I'm very sure.

Kitty: Well in that case, I wish you the best in getting to your destiny.

Hercules smiled as he appreciated me saying that to him.

Hercules: Thank you, Kitty. It really means a lot to me.

I smiled back, grateful I was able to help myself.

Kitty: Anything for a friend, Herc.

Hercules: So, feeling better about this talk?

Kitty: Honestly, yes. A happy ending to this episode of "who's going to snap at the other first?" with me and Donald.

Hercules took a deep breath and relaxed slightly.

Hercules: So, why did you all come to train here today?

Kitty: I'd say the biggest reason would be to avoid a headache from Beat, or I'd never hear the end of it with how we had the chance to train. That brain of his has a default mode of fighting mode, I swear.

Hercules: Really? He wants to fight me? Not sure how that will end for him.

Kitty: It would be a miracle if the entire universe doesn't hear him screaming "FIGHT ME!" or "GOD!" soon. He seriously sees you as a challenge to fight with how strong you are. Kid's a dummy, but admittedly can be a good fighter.

Hercules: He's that strong huh? Well, I'll just have to accept his challenge.

I sighed in relief that I wouldn't have to get pain medication for the upcoming headache if the fight didn't happen.

Kitty: You would be a literal hero if you did that for Beat. Just don't tell him that yet if you want to relax, he will bug you constantly until the fight happens.

Hercules: Hmm... Well... Why should it be just Beat? I think I have an idea for everyone to work on their teamwork together~

Kitty: Oh this I have to hear. How will this work?

Hercules: It may have been arranged for one person for the fight, but there's nothing changing it to be everyone working together in a fight~ With everyone learning new skills, this would be the chance to see how well they can work as a team now.

I thought about the idea, nodding in agreement.

Kitty: You know, that is the best idea.

Hercules: If you want, I can go ask Phil if we can set up a fight where you all can fight me? Best way to train is putting what you learn to proper use in combat.

Kitty: That would be such a good help, I really do appreciate all you're doing.

Hercules: You don't have to thank me. We're friends after all, right?

Kitty: True we are friends, but it's still nice to say thanks for the help still.

Hercules: Well, it's because you all remind me of me when I first started training.

Kitty: What was it like when you started training?

Hercules: Well, I wasn't muscular, I was sloppy in my movements, and almost killed Phil on some occasions. The list goes on.w

Kitty: How... I'm curious but scared to ask about what happened to almost kill Phil.

Hercules: Shot him as an arrow by accident, nearly impaled him with knives I threw. And some other stuff that could almost be too gruesome.

Kitty: That's... The craziest and most chaotic accidents to happen.

Hercules: And yet, somehow he's always stuck with me to keep his dream alive. Like I said, I'm his last hope.

Kitty: Is it really just because of being the last hope though? In that case, he could just put in bare minimum effort. But he has complete trust and faith. That's way more than being just a hope.

Hercules: And that's why he's also helping you all. Even when he says you guys are Junior Heroes, you all have hidden potential that he can sense. He isn't just doing it for the fun of it. He wants to bring out the best in all of you.

Kitty: You think so?

Hercules: If Phil didn't think so, would he care so much for all of you?

I tried to think of something to say., but huffed when unable to deny it.

Kitty: Touche. Can't even think of anything to deny that.

Hercules: Even when you all work hard, I'm working all my hardest to show I can be a true hero.

Kitty: What makes you a true hero though? Isn't that a matter of opinion?

Hercules: Honestly... I'm not sure. Just hoping I can help those and finally step out of the eyes of others thinking I'm clumsy and appreciated for who I am.

Kitty: You're already doing that though, even as a start with Phil and the group.

Hercules: I know. Just happy to be here. Because it reminds me how you all are starting out just like me. I'm happy to see you all pushing yourselves to get stronger.

Kitty: Always going to say it wouldn't have been possible to get stronger without your help as well as Phil's though.

Hercules: All we're doing is giving helpful advice. What you're all doing is giving everything you have. If anything, that strength is all coming from all of you. And we both see that when you all are training. You all should be proud.

Kitty: I am, I'm proud of everyone considering how everyone is finding skills that work for them. I can see how proud everyone else is feeling too.

Hercules: And even you too. You should be proud of the strength you're getting for yourself too.

Kitty: Thanks Herc, that really does mean a lot to hear.

Beat (in the distance): JUST ASK HERCULES TO FIGHT ME ALREADY!!!

As if hearing an echo coming from Beat, I looked at Hercules with a sheepish smile.

Kitty: And that's the fighting brain for you with that guy. I really think we're going to need to set that fight up to avoid numerous headaches.

Hercules: Well, I don't mind. It's great practice and nothing helps better than having a good sparring partner.

Kitty: For the sake of my hearing, I'm gonna stay out here for now to avoid becoming deaf from him screaming in excitement.

Hercules: Sure, I'll go see Phil and talk to him about setting something up.

Hercules smiled as he then began to head inside and look for Phil. Taking this moment just to rest and enjoy the air, I leant against the wall more and closed my eyes to enjoy some peace. That was the plan anyway, if not interrupted by someone speaking.3

???: Mr. Big talk and muscles leave already? Good, now I can talk to you, feline.

Hearing the voice, I opened one eye to see Hades right in front of my face!

Hades: Hi. Let me reintroduce myself.

Kitty: God of Death about to receive a punch if he doesn't get out of my face?

Hades: Ha ha.

Hades got close to my face with an annoyed look.

Hades: Charming.

And just as I tried to warn, Hades got a punch to the face by one annoyed SP. Causing me to bite my lip to try and hold the laugh back, but was heard in my voice.

Kitty: Tried to warn you.

Backing away from me, he puffed his cheeks to undo the caved in face he has and looked at me.

Hades: What in the name of me was that???

Kitty: SP. The invisible protector who acts on his own.

Hades: So like what? He's like an invisible boyfriend or something?

Kitty: Absolutely not! When did Gods even have interest in someone's love life like that?

Hades: Calm your whiskers, cat. It's just a joke. I do that. Deal with it.

Kitty: I can deal with it. Your jokes aren't that bad... Sometimes.

Hades: Yeah, yeah. Sure. Whatever. Can we get to the talk now? Or do I have to do something to keep you here against your will? I can do that if you're into that stuff.

Kitty: Last I checked, you're a bit too old for my taste.

Hades: Come on~ Come on~ I'm not that old. Maybe a few centuries or so, but hey~ Everyone has a thing.

Kitty: And my thing is you know... Not dancing with Death himself.

Hades: And yet, you're still here talking to me. That says a lot more in your actions, cat.

Kitty: And yet, you're talking to the girl who escaped death twice. And still, you haven't tried anything. Why risk anything when I'm in no danger?

Hades: Oh right~ That part~ How are your friends feeling right now~?

Sensing something is going to happen, I looked at Hades with suspicion.

Kitty: Just what is your game here?

Hades: Oh nothing~ Just...

Erupting into flames, he seemed to be seething in anger.

Hades: MIFFED FOR BEING FROZEN FOR SO LONG!!!

Kitty: Oh righttt, you know I was wondering what took you so long to come back. Were you really still frozen in that block of ice?

Hades: I rather not SPEAK about THAT!!

A Zako then suddenly appeared next to Hades.

Zako: Uh, Zako. We had been using blow dryers the entire time. It took the Kamusai's thrusters to unthaw him, Zako.

Hades then looked at the suddenly appeared Zako with an angry look.

Hades: Who said you could be here?

Zako: Um... Lord Zaku sir...?

Hades looked at the Zako before making a fireball and picked up the Zako to merge into his attack and send him flying into the sky.

Zako: I'M SORRY, ZAKOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Hades: What are those IDIOTS thinking!? They're worse than Pain and Panic!!!

Kitty: For once I agree with you. BLOW DRYERS?! Who the hell thinks that would work against a literal magic block of ice?!

Hades: Morons, that's for sure.

Kitty: Sucks to be you surrounded by them.

Hades: That reminds me... They're also down there gathering your friends as we speak.

Kitty: I'm sorry... WHAT?!

Hades: You might want to get to the arena~ The show is about to start~

Before I could ask Hades anything, he suddenly poofed in smoke before disappearing from my sight.

Tamashi: Well... That's tragic...

TRAGIC?! My friends are in danger of death right now from the God of it!! TRAGIC IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT!!

Tamashi: Yeah... You might want to listen and hurry.

I was already dashing back inside the Coliseum to get to the arena. Hades, just what have you done this time?!

Location: Arena

As I made my way to the arena, my eyes widened in shock with what I was seeing before my eyes.

Kitty: What... In the literal hell...?!

As I looked at the arena, I could see Zakos all in the stands as they were cheering into the arena. Hercules and Phil looked like they were having to stay on guard as Zakos were aiming their weapons at Phil to keep Hercules from doing anything. In the middle, I could see Sora, Riku, Donald, Goofy, and Beat who were all still trying to recover from their training.

Kitty: HADES!!

???: Hey! Go get a seat!

Looking to my right, I was expecting to attack Zaku, but I see him dressed up like one of those people with snacks and drinks they carry around to people in stadiums.

Kitty: Just when you couldn't get more idiotic... Here you are, an even bigger idiot.

Before Zaku could get his guns out, Gouf and Dom both came in with the same getup and looked at him.

Gouf: Hey! Who said you could slack off!? We're doing a job right now from Lord Hades!!

Dom: Get back to work, slacker!!

Kitty: Hades put you up to this...? Are all villains just morons or are you just the exceptions?

Zaku, Gouf and Dom: Hey!!

Zako 1: Hey! I need oil please!

Zako 2: I need some snacks!!

Zaku: These nimrods...

Gouf: We're on our way!

Dom: Everyone will be served today for the fight!

Kitty: WHAT FIGHT?!

As I asked that, a fanfare began to sound off with an announcement.

???: The fight you have been waiting for has finally arrived! I present to you, Lord Hades vs the Quintuple-Do-Gooders!!!

As I looked to see who made that announcement, I saw a stage that had "The Zako Zako Hour" written. What IS that?!

???: The Zako!

???: Zako!!

???: Hour.

As the curtains rose, I could see three identical Zakos with different microphones in their hands.

Zako (Red): Ladies and Gentlebots. Welcome to a special edition to the "Zako Zako Hour"! Who is ready for tonight's fight?

Cheering and booing could be heard as the three raised their mics to have the others voice their opinions.

Zako (Blue): And what is tonight's fight?

Zako (Yellow): Well, it's one of the main leaders above Lord Zaku, Gouf and Dom. Hades vs the five heroes in the arena I believe.

Zako (Red): Lord Hades is gonna fight?

Zako (Blue): After what happened the last time? He just got thawed out!

One of the Zakos began to think with a question mark forming in his helmet.

Zako (Yellow): Makes you think if he's really confident, or just flat out insane.

A fireball each crashed into the Zakos doing the commentary as the attack came from Hades himself.

Hades: I HEARD THAT, YOU IDIOTS!!!

The Zakos got up and began to bow towards Hades, who was sitting on a makeshift throne made of smoke.

The Three Zakos: Sorry! Lord Hades!!

Hades: Just get on with your speech. We still need introductions.

Zako (Red): Yes! You are right, sir!

Clearing his throat, the Zako began to speak.

Zako (Red): Attention, Zako. Lord Hades may have been frozen for most of the time since we last saw him, but he has finally returned to make a grand appearance to set straight why he is the strongest God!

Zako (Blue): And why is he the strongest God, Zako?

Zako (Yellow): I actually have a theory why he's so powerful, uh, Zako.

Zako (Red and Blue): Wait, you do???

Zako (Yellow): Yes, Zako.

A projection on the screen began to play as it showed the Underworld with Pain and Panic.

Zako (Yellow): And what better way to ask for information and corrections than getting Lord Hades' two most helpful assistants to help explain if I am wrong? Pain and Panic!

The screen then shifted to toilet paper in Hades' chamber all over the place with fire creeping along on the ground. A giant hole in the wall was even present while the two wrestled. This seemed to annoy Hades as he got up and erupted in flames.

Hades: PAIN!!! PANIC!!!

Hearing Hades' voice, the two stopped and looked at the monitor camera.

Pain and Panic (Monitor): L-L-Lord Hades!!!

Hades: WHAT ARE YOU TWO DOING!?

Looking at each other, the two began to try and push and turn the other around to offer the explanation, but both were too scared to even explain.

Hades: One of you better tell me, or I will melt your heads off!!!

Scared for their lives, Pain was the one to volunteer.

Pain (Monitor): W-Well... You see, Lord Hades, you were gone for so long and we missed you. With no work and stuff to be done, we were trying to find time for when you could return.

Panic (Monitor): Yeah! We even played and fed Cerberus, even though we threw a ball into the chamber here and made that hole by accident...

Pain (Monitor): Panic!!!

Hades: Pain!!!

Panic (Monitor): Lord Hades!!

The Three Zakos: Zako!!!

Another fireball for each of them crashed into the Zakos with an angry Hades.

Hades: Shut up!! Just get on with the explanation already!!!

Trying to even get an idea of what is even going on here, I was ready to walk out and check if the door back to my reality had been opened.

Tamashi: So, can we get some snacks already?

No. Nope. Nah. Absolutely not.

Tamashi: Seriously? I'm getting hungry and laughing at these fools. I deserve to have something to eat too.

You are not, repeat NOT, getting snacks when it's my friends' lives on the line here!

Tamashi: And who is to say it won't be your turn? You need to keep your strength up too.

No, because why would Hades have made it so I was the only one not in the fight?

Tamashi: Because everyone else is exhausted and you're still able to fight just fine?

Has that ever stopped any of the villains before? Even when all the group can fight?

Tamashi: Either that, or there is a reason you're left out.

There's a reason, and a sinking feeling I know why but don't know completely yet...

Tamashi: Clearly the hint is right in front of us. Otherwise... Why else leave us out of this?

Me, no one else knows about you.

Tamashi: And I still count us as an "us".

And to everyone else, it's a "me, myself and I".

Tamashi: So, would that mean you DON'T want my help when fighting Hades?

We're not even fighting Hades right now!

Tamashi: Oh, I meant AFTER your friends become BBQ.

Can you do me a favor and fuck off with the negativity? I believe my friends can do this.

Tamashi: Okay. Can we at least listen to the three Zako idiots talk?

That we can do.

Tamashi: Awesome. They're about to start talking again.

I looked back to the Zakos who had recovered as the far left Zako began to speak.

Zako (Yellow): So, as you all know, Lord Hades, Ruler of the Underworld, Smiter of Mortals, King of the Dead-

Hades: Say one more to delay this and you get extra roasted.

The Zako gulped and began the explanation with a screen showing the River Styx.

Zako (Yellow): As you all can see, this is the river in the Underworld.

Zako (Red): And what is in the river, Zako?

Zako (Yellow): Souls of the dead.

Zako (Red and Blue): D-D-D-DEAD!?

Zako (Yellow): The Dead, Zako.

Zako (Blue): And where are they all going? They seem to be heading somewhere.

Zako (Yellow): You see, the realm down below, even the Coliseum itself, is the Land of the Dead. Or otherwise known as "The Realm of Hades". "Hades" for short of course.

Zako (Red): Isn't the name of our leader, Hades as well??

Zako (Yellow): Correct. Because he OWNS that whole realm. It's even his domain for all his power, the further it expands, the more power he gains, Zako. All the souls that go there after their death, and judged there for their life they spent. And depending how they were in life, they either get sent to eternal torment or live peacefully in Elysium.

The red and blue mic Zakos began to shake and tremble at the thought of how they could be tried in the Underworld.

Zako (Blue): And, how do you think we'll be tried, Zako?

As if confused by the question, the Yellow Zako looked at his partners.

Zako (Yellow): Hmm? I thought we didn't have souls...? Zako.

As if both were crushed with reality itself, they seemed to be sent flying by that statement.

Zako (Red and Blue): Reality is a cruel mistress!

Getting back up, the Two Zakos looked at their partner.

Zako (Red): So, even if we didn't do anything wrong, we'll be okay?

Zako (Yellow): That seems to be it, Zako.

Zako (Blue): Then we can't be in trouble then!

Zako (Yellow): But it makes you wonder... What actually DOES happen to us when we die, Zako?

As if hit by another fact of life, the two Zakos were sent flying again.

Zako (Red and Blue): Factorial crushment again!!

Hades: Hey! Can we get on with it? Helios and the sun are reaching Noon as we speak. Would like to do this when the light is still out, thank you.

Getting their act back together, the Zakos began to do what was needed.

Zako (Red): Ladies and Gentlebots. We appreciate the wait, but now the wait is over!

Zako (Blue): Lord Hades! Please step into the arena with the Heroes!

Zako (Yellow): And show them who is the boss! Raise some noise for him, Zakos!!!

Hades: You heard them everyone, RAISE SOME NOISE!!!

I could hear the Zakos begin to cheer out for Hades as he got off his throne and began heading to the arena.

Hades: Been a while since I was able to move, but this should be good for a warm up~

I began to panic as I was trying to make my way through the crowds of Zakos to head to the arena.

Kitty: Seriously wishing you were still stuck in that ice, Hades!

Hades: Hey, the people want, what they want~ Not my fault they wanted me out~ But now I can show some stuff~

Kitty: Just what are you planning...?

Hades: Me vs them. To the Death!

There was tension growing and fast in the air from what Hades said, Beat being the one to speak his mind.

Beat: "TO THE DEATH"??? I'll give you exactly what you want by sending you right down to the underworld!!!

Hades: Yeah. How about you show me, by trying to get up, shorty.

Beat growled in annoyance as he wanted to dash up and got up, before falling flat onto his face.

Hades: And right back to the ground you go. Yeah, not surprising at all~

Beat: I'm not done yet!! I'm not just going to take this lying down!!

Hades: And yet, you can't stay up for a minute. How are you NOT gonna take this lying down???

Beat was getting more frustrated as he tried to charge at Hades, but had to be caught by Donald and Goofy before he fell again.

Beat: What are you doing...!?

Goofy: Beat...! You have to save your strength...!

Donald: We're all in bad shape...! Everyone has to be together...!

Beat: I can't just let him get away with this...! What if he goes after Hercules, or Phil next?! The robots already have Phil at gunpoint!!

Looking at the arena, I saw Riku getting up softly while he pants.

Riku: We're on our own against Hades... But you're all forgetting who is NOT in this ring...!

Sora: Huh...? What do you mean...?

Riku noticed I wasn't in the ring and looked towards me.

Riku: You're forgetting we have someone who has been training like us and has a chance to do something. And she is outside this ring.

Kitty: For a reason I fear is worse than being in the ring. Hades, did Chronos tell you to keep me alive? Did he tell the villains about me being a Princess?

Hades seemed to freeze and stammer.

Hades: What? You? A Princess? Come on, that isn't true.

Kitty: You're a horrible liar.

Hades: Okay, yes! He told us! As long as you were left alive for him to face, I get to do WHATEVER I want, to your lousy friends!

Donald: Oh can this just get ANY WORSE?!

Hades: As a matter of fact, yes. With you trapped in here with no way out, I say screw the rules, because we fight TO THE DEATH NOW!!!

Hearing this, Phil shot up from his seat and called out to Hades.

Phil: HEY! This is MY Coliseum! Not yours!!!

When Phil shot up from his seat, some of the Zakos surrounding him had the guns prepared to shoot if he made another move. Worried about Phil, Hercules made him sit back down to avoid anything happening.

Hercules: Phil...! We can't make any sudden moves...!

Phil: And let them fight Hades like this...!? They went through intense training...! They need to rest...!

Kitty: And if you risk anything right now, you could be the next one on the list!

Hercules: Kitty, you're the only one that can help any of us. If I know anyone can, it's you.

I tensed when hearing Hercules say this, almost as if fear was trying to root me in place. Sure, I could deal with Yoseph, but that was because I knew him! I don't know how to deal with Hades!

Tamashi: Come on. You gonna let all these fools mess with you?

Of course not!

Tamashi: Yeah, you knew Yoseph. But these guys and Dead Man Jones? Come on. Surely you have something that can help. Even if something you have or haven't used yet.

This... Is going to be the time to see how well the arrow training went...

Tamashi: What better way to make something you learned and put it to the real test? I say, give it your best shot. I know you can do this. You've been training hard. You've been firing arrows all day. Now? You need to put what you learned and make what you can and infuse your first arrow. Because if you don't believe you can do this, you'll never go far. So believe. Because you have been breaking EVERY impossibility that came your way. Don't let this be what breaks you.

Trying to believe! If I can just give enough time for my friends to get out of here, then I'll be happy.

Tamashi: Listen. Your friends don't even NEED to leave the arena. In fact, you could deal so much damage WITHOUT hurting your friends.

You're thinking of using Light?

Tamashi: Exactly.

Infusing Light in the arrows and shooting to hit Hades?

Tamashi: Even better. Launch as many arrows into the air, each one infused with light. Make it rain down arrows of light to harm your enemies.

Light arrow rain, sounds a cool attack. Let's try it then.

Tamashi: You got this. I know you can do this. I believe in you.

Thanks Tamashi, I'm going to need all the belief right now. Hoping with all my heart that this was going to work, I got my arrows and began focusing some light and healing magic into the tips.

Zako 1: Uh, should we be afraid?

Zako 2: With arrows? Those won't possibly hurt us! Come on! We dealt much worse than "arrows".

I said nothing, but gave a soft smirk to myself as this would be a great surprise to the Zakos if I got this to work. Feeling there was enough light in the tips. I prepared some on the bow to fire. Remembering what Hercules said about aiming upwards, I aimed the bow up to the sky as I spoke.

Kitty: Looks like the audience will be disappointed, the fight may be cancelled with unexpected notice.

Releasing the arrows, I sent them skyward. High as I can make them go with my current training. The arrows kept sailing, higher, and higher, and even higher into the sky, until they vanished. The Zakos looked at me, even their generals as they all began to laugh.

Zaku: Where was she even AIMING!?

Gouf: I know you have a bad aim, but that was the WORST yet!!

Kitty: Ever heard of not judging a book by its cover?

Looking up, I smirked before looking back at the generals.

Kitty: Or maybe it should be, what goes up... Must come down~

Before they could even question me, something hits a Zako in the head and knocks him out hard. Dom went over to the Zako and lifted him up to reveal an arrow lodged in its head.

Dom: An arrow...?

Two more Zakos went down hard as the others pulled out what appeared to be a light arrow.

Gouf: Um... Zaku... I'm gonna go on break reaaaaaaal quick.

Zaku: Huh? Why is that?

Gouf: Let's say this part of the job is gonna need a "rain" check...

Zaku: What the hell is that supposed to- HUH!?

Looking up, I smirked as more arrows of light began to rain down in bundles and then like a storm. They began to fall faster and faster as each one seemed to come down in a storm.

Zaku: I didn't sign up to be a kabob for arrows! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!

As the Zakos and their generals began to run, Hades seemed to be furious at them.

Hades: Hey! Don't you dare run! I order you to stay here! HEY! Are you listening!? OW!!

Looking at Hades, there was an arrow lodged in his head followed by some more.

Kitty: Ha! Someone is looking a bit like a porcupine~

Hades: Oh reaaaaal funny. Not amused.

Kitty: It's just a joke. I do that. Deal with it.

Hades: Oh, I'll deal with it. I'll start by-

Riku: Hey. Are you forgetting someone right now?

Sora: I believe he has.

Hades: What now? Can't you see- HUH!?

Looking at my friends, the arrows that had hit them had actually been absorbed into them and not actually harming them. Healing them of their wounds and somewhat of the fatigue. Making me sigh in relief from how the arrows had worked.

Goofy: Those arrows really helped us out a lot.

Donald: I feel good as new!

Beat: And I feel like wanting to break a certain God's skull right now~

Hades: You tried and went falling flat on your face, kid. But I'll be a good sport. Go ahead, hit me right here in this chin and-

When Hades taunted Beat, the monkey boy was already on Hades and punched him hard in the face and caved it in.

Hades: What is with everyone and caving in my face...!?

Beat: What? You asked for it.

Kitty: And it does look really punchable.

Fixing his face, Hades looked at the others and began to sweat softly.

Hades: Is it me? Or is it getting heated around here huh~?

Donald: I can bring the heat even more if you want! Actually, maybe you just need to cool off!

Hades: Fellas! Fellas! Let's be reasonable here! I was under orders, you were down for the count! Who wouldn't attack someone when they're down? Hmm? Come on, you could understand, right?

All of the group looked at Hades with pure annoyance and disdain.

Riku: Only you would do that. People with dignity actually wouldn't. But what should we expect from you?

Hades: You think I'M THAT evil??? Ursula tricks people with their desires and works it to her will to bend the rules to her favor, Oogie Boogie uses kids to his own evil schemes, and Hook uses dirty tricks to trap people in precarious situations! At least I TRIED to fight fair by being in the arena!!

Sora: FAIR?! You tried to take us down when we couldn't move!

Hades: And like I said, "TRIED"!!!

Sora: Try harder next time.

Riku: Give it up Hades, you're not gonna win this one. Might as well surrender and run with your flames between your legs.

Donald: Unless you're looking for round two of the personal ice age?

Hearing the idea of being frozen in eternal ice, Hades poofed in smoke and ran away from the fight as the arena barriers soon came undone. With the Zakos having fled earlier from the arrow rain. Phil was safe from the gunpoint as he, Herc and myself ran into the arena.

Kitty: Is everyone okay???

Riku: Yea. We're okay because of you, Kitty. Had it not been for your new power, we wouldn't have been able to get up.

Kitty: Honestly it was 50/50 if it would work from the first try. Just glad you're all safe from Hades. Nice job on the ice age threat though, Donald.

Donald: Why thank you. Been trying to increase my level at magic to be more effective to help finish enemies faster.

Goofy: It's working. We didn't even have to worry about the death fight from your words.

Donald: What's THAT supposed to mean!?

Sora: It means you just helped to save us from the risk of death! You helped everyone!

Donald: Oh, well, I am the Royal Court Wizard! I should have that kind of an effect on enemies like that!

Beat: And there's the ego boost... Anyone else see Donald's head getting bigger?

Donald: It isn't a balloon, ya palooka!!!

Beat: Really? Would have been funny to see.

Donald: How about I make YOUR head inflate instead!?

Beat: Try it, you roast duck!

Donald: Wak!! Inflatcious-headicus!!

As Donald said that, I was about to ask if Donald did a Harry Potter reference, but then I began to see Beat begin to float up, but it was because of something else.

Beat: Ya see? I feel fine!

Riku: Uh... Beat...?

Sora: Why is your head inflating...?

Beat: Huh...? HUH?! DONAAAAAAAAAALD!!!!

Beat was going up into the air slowly as Donald was beginning to laugh at Beat's misery.

Beat: Duck! Don't you dare laugh at me!!! HUH!?

As Beat's head was being inflated, it seemed his voice went into an even higher pitch. As if he inhaled some helium.

Beat: DUCK!!! FIX THIS NOW!!!!

Donald: What was that? Can't hear you, you're too high~

Beat: YOU CAN HEAR ME!!! I KNOW YOU CAAAAAAAAAN!!!

There was no response to what Beat said from Donald, except for pure laughter from hearing Beat's voice getting higher pitched.

Beat: YOU GET ME DOWN RIGHT NOW OR I WILL GET MY REVENGE!!!

Donald: Sure thing, squeakers. Hahahahahaha!!!

Phil: Just bring the monkey down already!

Donald rolled his eyes as he then waved his wand to undo the spell as Beat soon began to deflate like a balloon before coming down hard onto the ground. After he face planted to the ground, he immediately got back up and held onto Donald's shoulders.

Beat: Ever do that to me again and it's sauteed duck for dinner!

Donald: How could you if you were up in the air and couldn't come down~?

Beat just yelled in frustration as he let go of Donald, constantly grumbling under his breath. Something about learning fire magic to roast a duck from afar.

Kitty: Beat, do you even KNOW magic???

Beat: I CAN LEARN!!

Kitty: Could you even???

Beat: I'll find a way! I'll ask Merlin!

When thinking about it, I began to imagine Beat trying to learn magic with Merlin as the complexities and formulas needed to understand the laws of magic would overload his brain and cause him to pass out. Yeah... Not gonna be able to learn...

Kitty: Rightttt, sureeee.

Beat: I'm serious!

Sora: Beat... Please just calm down...

Goofy: I think your veins are popping out.

Beat: I am calm!

Kitty: Donald, we're going to need the ice age...

Beat: I'M CALM!!!

We all began to laugh at Beat trying to not have to be frozen by Donald.

Time: Night.

Later, after the situation had died down, we gathered with Phil as he seemed he wanted to talk to us.

Phil: Well, you all grew stronger in each of your own ways. Goofy with his enchantments, Donald in his magical and endurance increase, Beat with whatever he was doing and then Sora and Riku's training in fighting as much as they can before collapsing. Is everyone feeling much better in how they feel?

The group seemed to be lost in thought when hearing this from Phil, but there were nods of agreement.

Sora: Honestly, yeah!

Riku: I feel much stronger than I used to before! Feel like I could take on 5 Heartless at once!

Goofy: My defense and skills with the shield have improved so much!

Donald: And even better with the stamina to use magic better too!

Beat: I feel stronger to be able to beat a God up if I wanted!!

Phil: Great! See? Your teamwork is already improving. But how do you all feel about working as a team now?

Looking at the others, the others were looking around and smiled in seeing a real connection forming.

Riku: I think our teamwork is getting better, Phil.

Sora: I'll agree to that. We were all ready to kick some God butt!

Beat: Can we still do that???

Goofy: If we see Hades again, I think we can.

Donald: Right!

Beat: Awesome!

Hercules: How about a feast for everyone for a hard days work?

A loud growl from the stomach of a certain saiyan was the immediate answer to the question, the others sweatdropping as I laughed softly.

Kitty: That sounds really great, Herc.

Hercules: Come on. I'll show you where the dining room is.

As the others, mainly Beat squealing in joy, followed Hercules, I was about to join them when someone stopped me.

Phil: Kitty, a word real quick?

Looking back at Phil, I tilted my head.

Kitty: Everything okay, Phil?

Phil: Yeah. Just wanted to say, you did really great today.

Kitty: Huh?

Phil: We all were in a bind. Everything could have gone so wrong today. It almost did. But you? You changed EVERYTHING about that. You turned an impossible situation into a possible one. And even though you were outnumbered, you saved us ALL. You took that leap of faith, and you passed with flying colors. I'm proud to have helped train you here, Kitty.

I stood there unable to know what to say from all the praise Phil was giving me. I felt nervous from how I did everything to save everyone here.

Kitty: I... I don't know what to say to that.

Phil: Hey. You don't have to. Just be proud. You did something amazing. And if anyone tells you wrong? Let them blow their steam. What you did is something incredible. You deserve the talents you have. You should be proud at what you can accomplish. Because you can do ANYTHING.

I continued to blush and smile with how much praise I was getting as it felt really good to have done something like this.

Kitty: Thank you, Phil. I really do appreciate it.

Phil: Come on. We should get something ourselves before Monkey Kid eats it all.

Kitty: If there is any left with that stomach of his.

Phil: Then we need to stop talking and get eating ourselves!

Kitty: Sir, yes, sir.

We both began to rush so we could get something to eat before Beat eats it all. Everyone had a fun night as we were all celebrating everyone's achievements. It was something to be proud of for all of us. During the dinner, Phil and Hercules mentioned that the games would be starting up in the future and would like each of us to join it to test our skills. It would be something to show our training and what we had learned. We all took it into consideration, but I know I'm going to do this.

Location: Space, Gummi Ship

After saying our goodbyes, we headed back to our ship to set the next destination with Wayfinder.

Kitty: Head back to Agrabah, and we'll get to another world easier. Neverland and Halloween Town are left.

Sora: "Halloween Town" and "Neverland"?

Riku: What do you think we'll experience there?

Kitty: Neverland is pirates galore, Halloween Town is spooks and frights. Captain Hook would be the villain for Neverland, Oogie Boogie is the town. Though Oogie Boogie would be the hardest, he's got numerous tricks and no specific order on what would be thrown our way.

Goofy: So, where should we go?

Beat: I say we try to find Neverland first.

Riku: Beat's right. And I think finding both would benefit us to know where both are at the same time. Locate one, and we can just go on the search for the next one. If we can't find it, we can just warp to the one we found first. If we find both, then we have a faster way of traveling back.

Kitty: Everyone in agreement with this?

Everyone nodded their heads and agreed. A songily tune could be heard on the ship as Wayfinder was the one to give the alert.

Wayfinder (AI): Bing bong~ Dong ding~ It is currently midnight somewhere~ It is recommended to get a good rest before the next landing of a world~ Please return to your designated rooms and get a good rest please~

Kitty: Wayfinder's right. You get some rest, I'll set the course before resting too.

Wayfinder (AI): To ensure everyone gets a proper rest, I'll plot the safest course to the world while avoiding any Heartless vessels.

Kitty: Thank you, Wayfinder.

After signing off, Wayfinder began to plot the course for our next world while we all began to get ready for sleep. I was about to finish preparing, but then I heard a knock on my door.

Kitty: Hmm? I wonder who that could be?

Going to my door, I opened it and saw Donald was outside the door.

Kitty: Donald?

Donald: Hi, Kitty.

Kitty: What are you still doing up?

Donald: I... Thought you would like to talk?

Kitty: About...?

Donald: What happened earlier today...?

It stung with what Donald brought up, but I let Donald in so we could talk.

Kitty: So, why bring this up?

Donald: I thought... Talking about this was... Needed...

Kitty: Needed... How?

Donald looked at me and took a deep breath.

Donald: I'm... Sorry...

I blinked when hearing Donald say that to me as I didn't expect that from him.

Donald: I'm sorry for how I have been and how I acted for the adventure. I was wrong... I shouldn't have pretended to help you, your friends, or Sora with fake promises of looking for your friends... It was wrong of me and I'm sorry for how I treated all of you... I don't expect to be forgiven... But after what happened today, I'm glad to have a friend like you.

I was speechless. I didn't expect Donald to have a change of heart after what happened today, but I think after what happened could have been everyone's last fight, I believe he truly appreciates the team he has.

Kitty: I... I'm sorry too. I know I said many things too and caused you to get angry as well. I shouldn't have done that and made you upset more as Phil's training should have been for helping each other with their own training. But what should have been worked on the most was teamwork. Remember back in that garage where we were attacked by the Ravens?

Donald: Don't remind me. It was like a nightmare in that facility.

Kitty: But I felt like everything started there. And honestly, I still see it now as not just a teammate, but a friend I can see when needing help.

Donald looked at me and smiled softly in hearing those words.

Donald: Being honest, you make a better leader than anyone here. I'm sorry for what I said back then too. Do you forgive me?

Looking at Donald, I could see the sincerity in his eyes as he meant every word that he said to me. Feeling that honesty, I crouched down and hugged him softly.

Kitty: I forgive you. All I wish for, is nothing but trust and teamwork to do everything we can to search for our friends, help save the worlds and stop what plans that our enemies have in store. If we can do that, nothing can stop any of us~ But I should ask the same, can you forgive me for what I said to you?

Donald: Of course I do. I'm the one who kept losing my temper and letting it loose on all of you. I'm sorry for how I acted and want to make up for everything I did.

Kitty: Then both of us need to quit being so stubborn against the other if we're going to be a team.

Donald: All for one and one for all?

Kitty: If we're going to be the two musketeers, that works great.

Donald smiled wider as he hugged me more as I returned it back to him with the same feeling. Our teamwork needed to be the best it could be now. Letting this continue could not go on anymore as we needed to finally come together. All I'm glad about is that everyone doesn't need to worry about having their own backs anymore. Because all of us have each other's backs no matter what. After breaking the hug with Donald, I wished him a wonderful rest as to show my enthusiasm for wanting to work with him in the next world. As Donald headed back to his room, I made sure he was gone before getting the device Merlin gave me out and opened the door. Everyone is working together, but I still need to step up if I'm still going to help everyone.

Kitty: Just focus on some magic then get some rest. I can do this.

Trying to keep the belief I can do this, I stepped inside the training chamber for some more training. Chronos will be waiting, and with everyone just working together at last, I'm not going to risk losing that. This is my turn to show what I can do.

Third point of view

World: Olympus Coliseum

Location: Stadium

Back in the Coliseum, everything had been cleared out, or at least almost everything. Popping out from under the makeshift little stage, the three commentary Zakos appeared on it.

Zako (Red): Zako? Hey! Where did everyone go? Zako??

Zako (Blue): Huh? Did everyone run away and leave us here??? Zako????

Zako (Yellow): I don't want to make assumptions, Zako... But I think we're stranded in this world. Zako.

As the three stood on the stage holding their mics, the three tried to figure out what to talk about.

Zako (Red): Well, we're the members of the "Zako Zako Hour", we got to put on a show, right???

Zako (Blue): Right! Zako! We got to at least try! Even if we're the only ones here right now!

Zako (Yellow): Right!

The Yellow Zako had a question mark in his eye as he looked at his co-stars.

Zako (Yellow): But uh... What do we talk about...?

The sound of crickets could be heard as the three had no idea what to do.

Zako (Red): It's very cold here, Zako.

Out of nowhere, Phil walked on to the stage and yelled at them.

Phil: Hey!! What are you morons doing here!?

The Zakos began to worry as Phil began to chase after them.

Zako (Red): For the glory of our fearless leaders!

Zakos: WE MUST SURVIVE UNTIL WE CAN RETURN!!!

Phil: WHO ARE YOU EVEN TALKING TO!?

Chapter 16. End.