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{Alexi}

Alexi Strannov watched the rain pelt one of the windows in his office. That was the thing about this world. It was always dark and overcast, raining half the time. Alexi found it strangely comforting. He got up from his chair and walked over to the window to look out over the city scape around him. As far as he had searched, the whole world seemed to be a city, but hadn't searched too far. Creatures lurked out there, but there were a couple of city blocks that they stayed away from. Alexi couldn't think of a better place to direct the Decolor from.

A beep from a clock on his desk told him that one of his teams were starting a mission now. Silently, he wished them luck, then turned to leave his office. It was time to check on some of the others.

 

{The Ulthor}

The 4 man assassin team known as the Ulthor appeared in a secret area in the back alley ways of Twilight Town. The leader of the team, Thet, went to the shrouded entrance of the entry point, checking for anything suspicious.

"Clear." she informed the others in an even tone.

"What, you expected something?" Alph, the teams gunslinger/marksmen, asked sourly. "For the love of the Witch, we were told it was clear."

Thet gave Alph a look that could keep ice cream from melting.

"If you want to die so badly, fine." she said coldly. "But you are not taking the rest of us with you."

Rho, the youngest member of the team, cleared his throat, hoping to divert the argument he saw coming.

"Always best to check." he said, managing a smile. "Remember what happened in Port Royal."

An audible sigh came from the final member of the Ulthor, the assassin Cron.

"Don't get my hopes up, sunshine." She said wistfully. "At least that was fun."

"You can worry about fun later." Thet said, regarding her team. "Now, we have a job."

Though he looked annoyed by Thet, Alph brightened up as the mention of the job.

"And you don't worry about the job, Thet." he said, waving a brief case he held absently. "That wielder will be smoldering in Hades before he knows what hit him."

Thet nodded.

"We all know the plan." she said. "Let's begin. Move out."

In single file, the Ulthor exited the Entry Point, using the alleys to navigate through Twilight Town.

 

{Freyja: The Yggdrasil; Castle Guard Orbit}

"Probes away." Freyja reported. "I will have results in a few minutes. Ships have been dispatched to the Mirage Arena."

She went silent for a moment.

"There are several debris fields littered between Light and Dark space from which we can salvage parts."

Pause as the AI seemed to be reading something.

"There is one major graveyard that makes sense for ships to be hiding out in, but is dangerously close to Disney Town. The Normandy's stealth systems will help on that respect. I still believe I can track down the Forward Unto Dawn, but there are some variables I am trying to narrow down."

There was a ding and a list started scrolling beside Freyja's holographic image.

"Results of the probe, Cap-"

The AI's eyes darted to Xamtweth coming in.

"Admiral." She corrected herself. "Below the glassed exterior, Castle Gaurd still holds a treasure trove of minerals and rare elements we can use and/or adapt for our use. That plus salvage will allow us to upgrade The Mirage Arena, our current ships and make new ones, though anything bigger than the Yggdrasil will take time."

Freyja did her reading something bit again.

"Master de Wynter has been sighted at her estate on Twilight Town by the camera system on the beach front."

An image of a small Gummi shuttle appeared near to Xamtweth.

"If you wish to help with the search of the ship graveyard, I would suggest using one of these vessels in the hanger. A copy of my consciousness will be available for aid, of needed."

 

{Port Royal}

JayCee gave Brandon a friendly smile.

"Good to see you're reasonable." The outlaw commented.

He pushed off the crates he was leaning against and walked towards the town proper, motioning for Brandon to follow.

"My client, who will remain nameless, sent me after a Dark sides scientist named Cydlin." JayCee explained as he walked on. "Some sort of expert on the Dark Realm, or something. Anyway, he's apparently gone loco, destroyed his lab and ran here. Word is, he's trying to sell some big find to anybody with the moolah. I tried to get in as a buyer, but the old coot is so paranoid, he's shooting at people that try to talk to him."

He stopped walking and pointed to an alley mouth.

"He's hiding out in a little house at the end of that. You get in there and end the varmint, and I'll get you a list of people and places."

 

{Alexi: Agrabah; Oasis}

Alexi reached out and pulled Chi back from the portal.

"Not yours." He said. "Let the nice doctor use it. I might make one for you later."

 

{Zandra: Hollow Bastion}

Zandra eyed both the fridge and Severus with suspicousion, but carefully took a piece of fruit out of the fridge. She immediately retreated to a corner and sat down crosslegged. She ate the piece of fruit quickly, due to both hunger and use to someone trying trying to take her food away. She continued to eye Severus with a mix of defiance and hatred. But, there was a slight hint of confusion in her dark eyes.

Once she was done with the fruit, she darted to the fridge and took a few more food items and a water bottle before returning to her corner.

{Port Royal}

JayCee gave Brandon a friendly smile.

"Good to see you're reasonable." The outlaw commented.

He pushed off the crates he was leaning against and walked towards the town proper, motioning for Brandon to follow.

"My client, who will remain nameless, sent me after a Dark sides scientist named Cydlin." JayCee explained as he walked on. "Some sort of expert on the Dark Realm, or something. Anyway, he's apparently gone loco, destroyed his lab and ran here. Word is, he's trying to sell some big find to anybody with the moolah. I tried to get in as a buyer, but the old coot is so paranoid, he's shooting at people that try to talk to him."

He stopped walking and pointed to an alley mouth.

"He's hiding out in a little house at the end of that. You get in there and end the varmint, and I'll get you a list of people and places."

Brandon

 

Brandon nodded. "Peace of cake then, i'll be in and done with that guy in no time." He got his keyblade at the ready and started walking to the end of the alley and arrived at the house. Heh, finally, i can let out my urges a little bit. This'll be fun. "Hey, anyone around here? I hear there's this guy trying to sell this big find around here! Someone by the name of Cydlin maybe?"

 

Emily

 

The light wielder arrived on her keyblade glider at Twilight Town, in front of the old mansion. This is the place, at least that's what it said when i was notified. Now to find the queen. She started walking towards the mansion.

Guess I'm gonna go hunting. But for a fleet, or components? I need clarity. "Freyja, refresh my memory. What am I looking for at the Ship Graveyard?"

Stan

Stan smiled, "You can count me in, Neena! I'll go get my gear. Message me when you're ready to start the mission." and with that, Stan took one last sip of his drink, and ran back to the base, his mind racing as he thought about which explosives would be best for this mission.

 

Lee

Lee sat in his and Stan's chambers, once again looking through Neena's mission briefing, and gazing at the siphoning device he'd been given. It felt good knowing that he'd been given such an important job on this mission. It meant people trusted. Also, it was nice to know he'd have Stan by his side protection him. He was a clumsy bumbling oaf to be sure, but after going through so many adventures together, they'd learned to work pretty well together. "Well then, this will prove interesting to be sure." he said.

 

Clara

"Thank you sir!" Clara said with a smile on her face. "And don't worry, I'll keep this on the down low, just in case." Clara thought about what might happen if Neena found out about this boy. Sure, he was probably just a replica who'd never done any wrong, but that didn't mean Neena wouldn't kill him on sight. She then stepped through the portal, and was back in the medical room.

Dawn looks at Rho with a smile on her face as she walks alongside the ocean. She is still enjoying her time so far. She feels like she's in her happy place. She looks out towards the sun's reflection in the water, and back at Rho with a smile, as she slightly blushes as she hears his words about the ocean. "That sounds romantic. It's quite an interesting thing to hear." Said Dawn, talking to Rho with a cheerful tone in her voice.

[Neena]

Neena smiled at Stan's retreating figure, before turning back to Lunaris, Hotaru, and Cron. "You guys better go grab your equipment, and meet up at the transport center. As soon as you are all ready, you need to get going." Neena told them, waving them towards the exit. She grasped her cider, and gulped down the remainder of her favorite drink. She slid the glass down the counter back to the bartender, expecting another refill.

 

[severa]

The mercenary walked behind JayCee. "Sending another young, unproven, keyblade Wielder to die at the hands of Cydlin? For shame Jay, for shame." Severa said to the older man. "You know it would have taken only a little munny and I would've gotten that job done for you ages ago." She continued, flicking a coin into the air and catching it repeatedly.

 

[Mali]

A slight figure stepped out of the shadows of Severus' ship. "My, my, what a delightful place." Mali's tone was dark and malevolent. She ran her fingers along a table. "What is this, mahogany?" She laughed ever so slightly at her own joke. She glanced at Zandra, then back to Severus. "You two make quite the cute duo, has anyone ever had the chance to tell you that." Mali continued to flatter, though her voice and status made it very unlikely that she meant any of it. "Do you mind?" She asked, but waited for no answer before she sat down on a seat. "I'm sure that both of you are aware of me. Poor civilians can't afford to not know the name of such a high-ranking leader like myself of course. Of course, I'm also sure that neither have any idea of why I'm here either. I ask a very simple thing of both of you. Keep an eye on the Decolor. Do any jobs they ask of you, collect as much intelligence as you can. Then report back to me before the week is over." Mali continued talking, not allowing either of them any room to talk back.

 

[Milo]

Milo pet the little creature in his lap, before looking up to the people around him. "Sir, rather, commander." Milo addressed Snider. "And for once, I am not here to just be sad, Evie." Milo gently picked up the fox, and placed it on the ground, before accepting Zion's hand up. "Actually, the Queen asked me to be a secondary bodyguard for you Master Zion." Milo continued, speaking of his true purpose for being here. "I'm afraid it doesn't seem she quite trusts you Commander Snider." Milo said, bowing his head apologetically. "Something about too much compassion. In any case, I'm here now. You may go along with your business Master Zion, I should be naught but a shadow in your eyes."

{Lunaris and Hotaru}Lunaris gulped down the last remnants of her drink before waving at Hotaru and pointing at the exit."You heard the boss lady. Let's go back to our place and grab our stuff."Hotaru stared at the Sniper girl and shrugged."Are you sure that you're sober? Or maybe you're really drunk."Lunaris gasped and shook her head quickly."How dare you to say that! I'm a proper lady who wouldn't dare to get drunk." She said before laughing. "Anyways~ Enough of games Hotaru, let's get going."Saying that Lunaris left the canteen while humming a tune to herself. Hotaru on the other hand just sighed and followed his partner."I don't know if I'm supposed to be glad or very worried about your current state. I just hope I don't regret this in the near future."

Le Chef did not leave right away. Getting into plots, much like a good chili, was a thing that was best let to sit and simmer for a bit, in order to get the best flavor. As such, he retired to the waffle house for a short while to sit and collect his thoughts. He didn't order anything, mainly because he thought their style of serving waffles was deplorable and juvenile. They amount of things stacked on top of the waffles was done so haphazardly that the flavors could never hope to mingle together well enough to make the perfect taste, not to mention that altogether they drowned out the taste of the waffle itself, which, given that it was the main source of sustenance in the dish, was not a thing that should be an afterthought. 

 

Thankfully, in between his critique of breakfast foods, he overheard more interesting conversation from the staff of the waffle house. After all, a lot had gone on that day, and people were bound to discuss rumors and such. It seemed that a certain Captain Snider had finally saw fit to enter the premises a short while ago, in the company of the person rumored to have erupted from the crystal by the train station. And one of the customers who entered later swore that the latter was seen talking with the Queen herself, obviously indicating some kind of coalition. 

 

And that, really, was the thing that interested Le Chef and was more and more compelling to him as reason to take Thet up on her offer. You see (yes, you), Le Chef was very fortunate in his life. Through many acts varying from bravery to skullduggery, he found himself quite well off, and though he spent much of his life as a soldier, he considered himself retired from active duty, and now only engaged in affairs which interested him. And the news that the forces of Light now had a new card in their hand, one which was rumored to have been kind of a big deal, intrigued his culinary-cunning. To conquer this threat, one which reduced the train station to cookie crumbles, was a challenge worthy of the great Le Chef!

 

As such, it was with very few regrets that the Frenchman sauntered on down through the streets of Twilight Town and entered the underground pathway to Sunset Terrace.

{Port Royal}

JayCee chuckled as he turned to gave Severa.

"I love sending work your way, darlin'." He replied. "But the kid has a better chance with the doc, trust me."

A sly smile played across the Outlaw's face.

"Though if he fails, the job's all yours."

At the end of the alley, a small hatch opened on the door and the barrel of a huge handgun poked out. Beady little eyes could be seen, filled with fear and anger. Then the eyes alighted on the thing in Brandon's hand.

"A Keyblade." A squeaky voice said.

The little hatch slammed shut, then the sound of locks being undone, ending with the door being thrown open. In the door way was a small man in what once was a nice science uniform, now tattered and dirty.

"Get in!" The man yelled grabbing Brandon and tried to pull him into the house. "They'll get you out there!"

 

{Queen Mercedes: Twilight Town; Old Mansion}

The doors to the Old Mansion and the Queen of Disney strode out to meet Emily.

"Ah, you arrived, finally." She greeted. "What took you so long?"

 

{Freyja: the Yggdrasil}

"Ships hiding out among wreckage." Freyja answered Xamtweth. "Though , if you and Guardian Luna find any viable power sources, it would be helpful."

 

{Cron: Home; Canteen}

Cron, taking the job of bartender for now, refilled Neena's glass.

"Born ready." She declared as she also filled her own glass with the cider.

She sipped it made a face, then sipped it again.

 

{Rho: Twilight Town; Beach}

Dawn mentioning romance made Rho's blush worse. Why had he used that line?

"Well, um..." He tried, but trailed off.

"At least the commander and statue lady are out of sight." He thought, trying to take his mind off romance.

An urge struck him and he started hopping around on one foot, trying to get his shoes off. This comical scene went on for half a minute, then he stood on both feet with his shoes and socks off. He was about to say something, then remembered his pant legs, and rolled them up.

"Care to walk in the water?" He asked, suddenly feeling stupid, but pressing on anyway.

 

{Zandra:Hollow Bastion; Severus's ship}

Zandra glared at Mali, but said nothing to the woman. She adjusted the coat Severus gave her, trying to better cover up the neophyte uniform she wore. She wasn't familiar with Mali, but she knew the type. Privileged and dangerous. She had done her best to stay out of the way of people like that when she lived on the street. She couldn't help but think that her "second chance" wasn't going to last long.

 

{Thet: Twilight Town}

With the help of Sal Chipmunk, Thet kept an eye on Le Chef. She felt like she needed to get back Home, but this was important. Alexi and she had talked about what they needed for the future, and some one like Le Chef was almost ideal for what her friend had in mind. She would need final approval from Alexi and Neena, but she could at least lay ground work.

She was watching the apartment building she had directed Le Chef to when Sal reported that Le Chef was heading that way. Thet smiled to herself. Once he got to the meeting place, she would be ready for him.

"All right, thanks." So we are looking for the fleet. well, I'm not sure how this is gonna go, and as much as I like to sleep in, I don't wanna deal with Luna's wake-up calls. I looked at Luna "Well... Up to you Luna. what do you want to do?"

{Port Royal}JayCee chuckled as he turned to gave Severa."I love sending work your way, darlin'." He replied. "But the kid has a better chance with the doc, trust me."A sly smile played across the Outlaw's face."Though if he fails, the job's all yours."At the end of the alley, a small hatch opened on the door and the barrel of a huge handgun poked out. Beady little eyes could be seen, filled with fear and anger. Then the eyes alighted on the thing in Brandon's hand."A Keyblade." A squeaky voice said.The little hatch slammed shut, then the sound of locks being undone, ending with the door being thrown open. In the door way was a small man in what once was a nice science uniform, now tattered and dirty."Get in!" The man yelled grabbing Brandon and tried to pull him into the house. "They'll get you out there!"{Queen Mercedes: Twilight Town; Old Mansion}The doors to the Old Mansion and the Queen of Disney strode out to meet Emily."Ah, you arrived, finally." She greeted. "What took you so long?"

Brandon pulled the man's arm off of him and walked into the house. "What the hell are you talking about, "they" will get me?" He then tapped the floor with his keyblade. Heh, not like it'll matter in a few seconds anyway. Still, might aswell find out what this guy is selling while i'm here. I'm curious. Besides, if i lure him into a false sense of security, it'll be all the more easy to take him out. "So where's this thing you're selling anyway?" Brandon asked.

Zion looked over at Milo.The foxes scattering, she knelt in front of him and his Keyblade.

"Total Eclipse. A nice blade. But the name makes many feel bleak, instead of filled with wonder." She paused, then smiled. "I'm Zion. Why are you looking so sad on my front steps?"

 

[Milo]

Milo pet the little creature in his lap, before looking up to the people around him. "Sir, rather, commander." Milo addressed Snider. "And for once, I am not here to just be sad, Evie." Milo gently picked up the fox, and placed it on the ground, before accepting Zion's hand up. "Actually, the Queen asked me to be a secondary bodyguard for you Master Zion." Milo continued, speaking of his true purpose for being here. "I'm afraid it doesn't seem she quite trusts you Commander Snider." Milo said, bowing his head apologetically. "Something about too much compassion. In any case, I'm here now. You may go along with your business Master Zion, I should be naught but a shadow in your eyes."

[Twilight Town: Beach house.]

 

Dumbfounded and speechless, Snider could only look at Milo as he stated his purposes of being where they are now. "She... doesn't trust me?" he finally managed to babble, furiously trying to figure out what it could mean. I responded as soon as the alert was called in. She can't possibly be mad at my response! Or... His eyes widened as another tangent suddenly clicked in head head, and was only validated as Milo gave him the reason. Something about too much compassion. In any case, I'm here now. You may go along with your business Master Zion, I should be naught but a shadow in your eyes." 

 

He nodded, then keyed in his earpiece. "Snider to base. Someone hail the queen and ask if she sent another person as bodyguard detail to accompany Zion and I."

A few moments of static, and then a response. "Copy that. Standby, contacting. We'll give you her response ASAP."

"Appreciate that. Out."

 

A little weirded out by the sudden change in detail, he nonetheless kept his composure as he looked at Zion. "Go on, Zion. Don't mind us."

Chi smiled while the doctor went through. "Make?" He said with a hopefull voice. He did so love that thing... Whatever it was.

 

Severus sighed. "With that attitude, you'll never get a blade." He remebered what his master said. 'A closed soul locks the true self. The true self reveals the true blade.' He opend his phone and dialed to Alexi. "Im on the ship. What's the progress on the kid?"

Chi smiled while the doctor went through. "Make?" He said with a hopefull voice. He did so love that thing... Whatever it was. Severus sighed. "With that attitude, you'll never get a blade." He remebered what his master said. 'A closed soul locks the true self. The true self reveals the true blade.' He opend his phone and dialed to Alexi. "Im on the ship. What's the progress on the kid?"

(Hey mate, look over my last post as Mali. You two have a visitor.)

[Neena]Neena smiled at Stan's retreating figure, before turning back to Lunaris, Hotaru, and Cron. "You guys better go grab your equipment, and meet up at the transport center. As soon as you are all ready, you need to get going." Neena told them, waving them towards the exit. She grasped her cider, and gulped down the remainder of her favorite drink. She slid the glass down the counter back to the bartender, expecting another refill.[severa]The mercenary walked behind JayCee. "Sending another young, unproven, keyblade Wielder to die at the hands of Cydlin? For shame Jay, for shame." Severa said to the older man. "You know it would have taken only a little munny and I would've gotten that job done for you ages ago." She continued, flicking a coin into the air and catching it repeatedly.[Mali]A slight figure stepped out of the shadows of Severus' ship. "My, my, what a delightful place." Mali's tone was dark and malevolent. She ran her fingers along a table. "What is this, mahogany?" She laughed ever so slightly at her own joke. She glanced at Zandra, then back to Severus. "You two make quite the cute duo, has anyone ever had the chance to tell you that." Mali continued to flatter, though her voice and status made it very unlikely that she meant any of it. "Do you mind?" She asked, but waited for no answer before she sat down on a seat. "I'm sure that both of you are aware of me. Poor civilians can't afford to not know the name of such a high-ranking leader like myself of course. Of course, I'm also sure that neither have any idea of why I'm here either. I ask a very simple thing of both of you. Keep an eye on the Decolor. Do any jobs they ask of you, collect as much intelligence as you can. Then report back to me before the week is over." Mali continued talking, not allowing either of them any room to talk back.[Milo]Milo pet the little creature in his lap, before looking up to the people around him. "Sir, rather, commander." Milo addressed Snider. "And for once, I am not here to just be sad, Evie." Milo gently picked up the fox, and placed it on the ground, before accepting Zion's hand up. "Actually, the Queen asked me to be a secondary bodyguard for you Master Zion." Milo continued, speaking of his true purpose for being here. "I'm afraid it doesn't seem she quite trusts you Commander Snider." Milo said, bowing his head apologetically. "Something about too much compassion. In any case, I'm here now. You may go along with your business Master Zion, I should be naught but a shadow in your eyes."

(Hey mate, look over my last post as Mali. You two have a visitor.)

Severus sighed as the chick came in. "I can't recall who you are. I've ran into too many people like you. So the first thing I need to know is the pay. Secondly, how in the world do I get into the decolor? They've kept quiet for quite a while. They are smart enough to know that revealing themselves now would send the two strongest factions against each other, they are probably smart enough for background checks, once they find out I'm a freelancer, they'll cut me off." He took a swig of his drink. "Third, let me reiterate, how much does it pay?"

Edited May 26, 201411 yr by DEADACCOUNT2333

Dawn smiles at Rho as she takes off her shoes, and carefully placed them on the sand. She looks on at the ocean with a smile on her face. She looks back at Rho, and nods at him with a smile on her face. She can feel the excitement of what's happening right now in her Heart. "Sure, I would love to." Said Dawn, talking to Rho with a cheerful tone in her voice.

{Port Royal}

The little man furiously closed the door and relocked it as soon as Brandon was in.

"Yes, they!" He said emphatically. "They've been hunting us. They could be anyone of us, but not you. They can't use Keyblades."

Professor Cydlin seemed to scurry back into the messy room he was using. Notes and diagrams littered everything, even the walls. The Professor started search a stack of papers frantically.

"I found where they live, and now they are coming for me." He babbled. "You've got to protect me, till I've gotten the word out!"

 

{Alexi: Agrabah; Oasis}

Keeping Chi back from the portal, Alexi closed the portal after Clara had gone through. He glanced at the probable replica, noting the enthusiasm Chi had on the subject of portals. A handle he could use.

"There will be other things first." Alexi told Chi. "But if you master them to my satisfaction, then I'll teach you about portals."

The Grey Monk stepped back from Chi.

"First test starts now." He stated, then kicked Chi hard in the chest.

He felt his phone vibrat and pulled it out to be greeted by an immediate question from Severus. Alexi was about to answer when he heard another voice talking. From what he could hear over the connection, he wasn't happy.

 

{Zandra: Hollow Bastion; Severus's ship}

Zandra remained silent, though she subtly shifted her feet under her, so that she was in essence crouching. Severus asking about pay gave the former Neophyte some grim satisfaction. Everybody wanted something. She readied herself to spring for the door in case Severus and the uppity lady started something.

 

{Rho: Twilight Town; Beach}

Nervously taking Dawn's hand, Rho stepped out where the tide would carry the water. A moment later he yelped as the cool water of the oceans engulfed his feet.

"Man, I wasn't expecting it to be cold." He said as he let go of Dawn's hand and comically tiptoed out of the water.

{Port Royal}The little man furiously closed the door and relocked it as soon as Brandon was in."Yes, they!" He said emphatically. "They've been hunting us. They could be anyone of us, but not you. They can't use Keyblades."Professor Cydlin seemed to scurry back into the messy room he was using. Notes and diagrams littered everything, even the walls. The Professor started search a stack of papers frantically."I found where they live, and now they are coming for me." He babbled. "You've got to protect me, till I've gotten the word out!" 

Brandon chuckled. "Man you're jittery. Come on, just tell me, what is this important thing you're selling that you need to get the word about already?" Just tell me already before i end you for good you stupid old fool. I'm getting tired of waiting.

 

Emily quickly kneeled before Queen Mercedes. "I'm sorry to keep you waiting, my lady. I only got word of your arrival a little while ago." She stood back up. "So, what is so important that i am needed here?"

Luna smiled. "I wanna go check out a ship graveyard."

 

Zion patted Snider, then gripped Milo's shoulder. "No hidden stalkers kid. You're gonna be right in my sight or I'll have to make your life really difficult. Comprende?"

Luna smiled. "I wanna go check out a ship graveyard."

 

Zion patted Snider, then gripped Milo's shoulder. "No hidden stalkers kid. You're gonna be right in my sight or I'll have to make your life really difficult. Comprende?"

Sounds like she wants to check out the graveyard. Courageous girl. "All right, looks like we going hunting. When do we leave?"

Edited May 28, 201411 yr by Xamtweth-ReMIXed

[Neena]

Neena watched Cron try a sip of her drink. One sour face later, and Neena laughed. Neena took a sip of her own, and smiled at the Ulthor member. "You don't like my favorite drink? It can't be that you don't like alcohol, there is so little in this thing." Neena said grinning. This was the kind of life she liked to live, the one she wanted to live. One free of the keyblade poison that gripped society today. One where she can laugh and talk with her comrades and friends like nothing is wrong. But she can't rest all the time for now. For now she had to keep killing.

 

[Milo]

Milo glanced at Snider who seemed incredibly distraught at the news that he had brought. Maybe the Queen hadn't wanted to him to tell the Commander? Oh... Well, what she was going to do to him? Kill him? He had come close enough to doing that to himself plenty a time before. Zion's touch brought him back to the present. He looked Zion in the eyes, and nodded. "Sure. Whatever. Just don't want to be a burden, that's all." Milo said clearly, then he picked Zion's hand off his shoulder by gripping her wrist softly, then dropping it again.

 

[severa]

Severa smiled at the outlaw's banter. "Yeah well, just know I'm here, and a good source of labor. If you hear of anything with even slightly decent pay, then hit me up!" Severa said, while she began to wander away. "Just no menial labor! Skilled work that's it! If you give me a moving job I swear I'll kill you!" Severa continued to all back over her shoulder, messing with JayCee. Maybe he wasn't a good person, but he was better than most of the type here in Port Royal. They got some real shifty people around these parts after all.

 

[Mali]

Mali sighed, and laughed lightly to herself for a while. These two just didn't seem to get it. She was no mere noble in the faction, or an ambitious young officer. No no no. Mali was the Princess of Darkness. "I know the Decolor has already come into contact with you. This means thy trust you to some degree. I just ask that you remain on their good side, keep doing things for them, keep gaining trust, and above all, keep getting me information." Mali was standing up at this point, though her tone remained the same light and mysterious way it had been since she got here. "As for the pay," Mali's voice hardened quickly, turning cruel. The Darkness stepped next to her. The giant golem of pure darkness stood at least seven and a half feet tall, nearly breaking it's head through the ceiling. It did not say anything, for it's master had not permitted it to talk. "I don't destroy your operation here and now."

 

[Ryonne]

Ryonne picked himself up off the floor. He felt better. He grasped his blade, and checked his device for messages from Alexi. He did not expect a message from Neena. He read over the mission briefing. Ah, excellent. Intel grabbing mission with the twins, Hotaru, Lunaris, Cron, and... Azalea. He sighed as he read the last name of the list. The girl was... Enthusiastic to say the least. Irritating to say the most, especially for a quiet fellow like him. But he probably wouldn't be in contact with her for most of the mission anyway. He'd be fine, he would just need to keep some distance, keep to himself, and keep his calm. The second he lost his head because of a teammate would probably be the second that he, well, lost his head. Ryonne sighed again, pocketed the device, and made for the transport area.

 

[Azalea]

Azalea sat calmly in the transport area, waiting for everybody else. As soon as she saw the message from Neena, she looked at the meeting location, and immediately made her way there. Once she was actually sitting down in the meeting spot though, she read the briefing. She grinned at the excitement, the potential. Oh, a mission of this degree was fun. Lots of fun. She twirled her spear around her back really quick to get some energy out, but she caught sight of Ryonne midway through the maneuver. Azalea immediately dropped the spear to wave at him. Ryonne was cool, always so quiet and tough. She'd like to be more like him, but the quiet just didn't work for her. And it really wasn't fun in the slightest. She had no idea how Ryonne kept that kind of exterior all the time. Ryonne sat down on a chair, and placed his sheathed blade in his lap. Azalea quickly picked up her spear, and took a seat next to him. Just for fun, Azalea created a few small flakes to rain down on Ryonne.

{Rho: Twilight Town; Beach}

Nervously taking Dawn's hand, Rho stepped out where the tide would carry the water. A moment later he yelped as the cool water of the oceans engulfed his feet.

"Man, I wasn't expecting it to be cold." He said as he let go of Dawn's hand and comically tiptoed out of the water.

 

Zion patted Snider, then gripped Milo's shoulder. "No hidden stalkers kid. You're gonna be right in my sight or I'll have to make your life really difficult. Comprende?"

 

[Milo]

Milo glanced at Snider who seemed incredibly distraught at the news that he had brought. Maybe the Queen hadn't wanted to him to tell the Commander? Oh... Well, what she was going to do to him? Kill him? He had come close enough to doing that to himself plenty a time before. Zion's touch brought him back to the present. He looked Zion in the eyes, and nodded. "Sure. Whatever. Just don't want to be a burden, that's all." Milo said clearly, then he picked Zion's hand off his shoulder by gripping her wrist softly, then dropping it again.

[Twilight Town, Zion's beachfront Estate.]

 

Snider sighed as he decided to leave Zion alone so she could explore her house in peace. Doing an about face and walking towards the entrance of the estate, he was once again greeted with the sight of the pristine, soothing sights of the beach. He leaned against one of the two columns that defined the entrance as he stared out into the seemingly endless ocean in front of him. Off in the distance, he saw a boy and a girl holding hands as they both walked towards the water, then saw the boy scurrying away from it as soon as the tide came rolling in. For the first time in a while, the commander giggled as he wiped away a tear of joy. Well isn't that just... adorable! He scanned the rest of the coastline, watching the rest of the beachgoers having the time of their lives as the faint sound of laughter mingled with the soothing sound of the calming tides. Some of them he recognized: war veterans he served alongside with, who were just having a jolly good time with their families. They were retired, but he knew in the back of his head they wouldn't hesitate to come to his aid if needed.... And he would do the same for them. This.. This is why I fight with my troops. So they can live. They've served their time in hell, now let them enjoy their heaven. 

 

Breathing a sigh of relief, he continued to unwind a little as he stared off into the distant horizon. He was unsure how long this 'escort' mission was gonna take, or how long Zion was gonna take examining her property for that matter. Admittedly it was spectacular, which made him scoff as he watched Zion interacting with Milo. Lets hope you're not the same as the other keybladers: Estate owning, mansion bound aristocrats who believe they're 'superior' to everyone else. But, considering what I've seen, I wouldn't be surprised if you were... Zion. 

Severus closed the phone. "They trust me as much as they can pay me, missy." He looked at the golem. "And that trust can always be destroyed." He looked at the golem. "Ah, you must be the 'Lady of darkness' everyone's talking about. Cute." He looked back to her. "I'm not getting everything, you do know that? Get someone with a better or no record than me. Like some kid who wants to be a wielder. As a matter of fact...." He looked at Zandra. "Give her a keyblade. No mockery either. They know the difference now." He walked closer to Mali. "That's a good deal for you, huh? You could do it in your sleep! Unless...you aren't as great as they say you are... And that means they'll chrush you... With THIER newfound alliance." He lied about that last part. He gained the ability of being a superb liar. And he could see the seed growing in her eyes.

 

Chi fell to the ground. Picking himself back up, he looked at him. 'What is happening?' Was the gaze he gave him. It was innocent. He didn't want to hurt this man.

{Port Royal}

Professor Cydlin gave Brandon a look like the young Keyblader was crazy.

"Why, where they live, of course." He said, then turned back to search through his papers. "They have places all over, but I'm narrowing down where their main home is."

Wild eyes looked into Brandon's.

"Please, you have to make sure they don't get me." The Professor pleaded. "They've already killed my assistant and torched my lab. I had to run!"

Outside, JayCee chuckled. Why couldn't all his contacts be like this?

"Well, if you want something on the "skilled labor" line, I might have something for you." He called after Severa. "One of my clients is interested in a dead world. Called Castle Guard. Claims there is still some good pickings on world. They want someone to scope it out and maybe...remove obsticals, if any pop up."

 

 

{Queen Mercedes: Twilight Town; Old Mansion}

The Queen of Disney walked, more like stalked, around Emily. Her small eyes seemed to bore holes into the Wielder, but she still said nothing. She finally ended up back in front of Emily.

"We fight an eternal war for the Light." Queen Mercedes said in a quiet, intense tone. "Slowness and failure spells the fall of light."

The mouse snarled.

"I will need to speak to this world's ruler about the laxness of her troops."

The queen turned around and walked a few feet away.

"Tell me, child, what do you know about what happened today?"

 

{Freyja: The Yggdrasil; Castle Guard Orbit}

"If I may interject." Freyja said from a console near Luna and Xamtweth. "I would suggest speed. With the Yggdrasil's appearance, it is possible that the Factions might try increasing their searches for non-aligned ships."

 

{Cron: Home; Canteen}

"Been experimenting." Cron said off hand, looking on to her glass intently. "Trying new things. Don't get the allure of alcohol. I've seen people act funny after they've had it. Don't see why."

The assassin shrugged and put down the glass. She leaned against the bar with a grin forming on her face.

"So, what are you hoping to find over in Disney?" She asked, conspiratorially.

 

{Zandra: Hollow Bastion; Severus's ship}

Zandra inwardly cursed herself as Mali's dark golem formed. She should have made a run for it earlier. Maybe there was a hatch further up the ship? She started a plan to dash for the front of the ship, but things got derailed by Severus's challenge. What in Hades was he doing?

 

{Alexi: Agrabah; Oasis}

Alexi pulled the phone away from his ear and glared at it. Several plans filtered through his mind, but he reminded himself that it all depended on how Severus dealt with the problem. He quickly typed up a text, the sent it off. Now, all he could do was wait.

Finally, the Grey Monk looked over at Chi to see the expression on his face. This both interested and concerned Alexi.

"Sorry about that." He said to Chi, holding out a hand peacefully. "I needed to see how you would react."

Back at the base Lunaris and Hotaru were already on their room."You should lighten up." Lunaris said. "If you keep acting that way, Neena will get suspicious."Hotaru was walking around the room trying to calm his nerves."I'm trying! It is not that easy when the person who can kill you on the spot is your boss!"The Sniper girl put a small wristwatch-like device on her hand and tossed another to her partner."The winner of the Nonary game is nervous to die? I can almost taste the irony." She said flatly. "I wasn't expecting that."The young Wielder glared at Lunaris for a moment before shaking his head."I was not the winner Luna and you know it." He said in a somewhat sad tone. "I was the survivor...the only survivor of all my class.""Yeah, yeah...whatever." Lunaris said while waving her hand. "It doesn't matter anymore. You're alive and they aren't, so? You have your life so make the most of it. Now let's go to the transport center before we are late."The Sniper girl left the room while the Wielder put the transporter on his wrist before following his partner."Make the most of it?" He thought to himself. "I'm barely holding together and she wants me to do my best."