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[notsquall]

( Locked from Hades, Icy, Ciel & Sebastian; Leon doesn't trust any of 'em. 8| )

We can't wait anymore.

[The look on Leon's face is grave and it looks like he's got a slip of paper in his other hand. The seal of the King is on it and there's an equally grave message within; each of the keyblade bearers -- Kairi, Ventus, Aqua, and Terra -- should have gotten one, as well.]

Each time something happens, it's gotten worse. We were still reeling from the attack on Disney Castle, and now this mist has chipped away at our stability. Our enemy is ruthless. We can't wait to regain our footing. The time to act is now.

[He holds up the letter, showing it to the network.]

I received a letter from the King. There's something out there, an entity unlike anything we've ever fought before. A terrible and great darkness... The King says he's not sure if even the keyblades can stand up against it. But he does know that it's fueling Maleficent with her power. That's why she's been able to cast spells that affect every world in our kingdom here.

If this... thing is just continuing to give Maleficent her power, we don't have any time to lose. We need to organize an attack while we have a chance. I'm going to need the keyblade bearers to help lead this. The World That Never Was is massive and filled with Heartless and who knows what other creatures. We can't just charge in as one big group. We need a plan.

I need to know who wants to help and what you can do so I can prepare. In three days, we'll hold a meeting in Radiant Garden at the town square. We'll make a plan then.

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[moonbeams]

[When the feed cuts on, instead of Usagi there, Eternal Sailor Moon is on the screen. After what the mist did to Rei, Usagi's mind is made up. She'll just hav to tell the girls she's gotten herself involved afterwards]

I want to help. I can't stand and watch anyone else suffer the way they have because of the mist. [There's a frown on her features.]

I don't know this enemy, but my friends and I have faced darkness before! I can help you fight it.

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[notsquall]

[Leon nods once. He doesn't think anyone really knows this enemy, which makes it dangerous.]

We'll take whatever help we can get. What's your specialty?

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[blitz_acing]

[Here's Tidus, looking drained but smirking.]

Here's a plan: We stab like crazy.

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[notsquall]

[If Leon didn't have his hands full, he'd cross his arms and frown at you, Tidus. Instead, you get a tone that's dripping with sarcasm.]

Great plan.

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[morescaredofyou]

[See this? This is Peter Parker. And he thinks that this whole thing was crazy enough without people talking attacks on Disney Castle]

Okay, I must really have gone insane here, because I think I just heard you talking about "Maleficent" as if she actually existed.

[The rest really doesn't sound good either, not that Peter can make sense of much of it.]

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[notsquall]

[Poor guy. Leon can sympathize; he's pretty used to that reaction.]

She does. She's been terrorizing the worlds here for a long time.

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[conceptualizing]

Let me get this straight, a mouse wants his little brave soldiers to fight against something even he can't seem to beat? Now where is the fairness in that.

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[notsquall]

Hey-- the King is risking his neck out there trying to help us. You could stand to show a little respect for the guy; he's the only reason you're even here.

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[albinoidiot]

An entity unlike anything we've ever fought, hu? A terrible and great darkness? Point me at 'em. As chief commissioner of the police, you got our full support, Straps.

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[notsquall]

[Leon can't help but smirk a bit.]

Good to hear. Figured you might be up for the challenge.

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[alwaysmindful]

I had sensed our situation was getting worse but this is grave news. What can I do?

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[notsquall]

Right now, it's looking like we're gonna need to split up into smaller groups and designate tasks for each group. I'm not sure we're gonna be able to kill that demon that's guarding Maleficent's castle, so at the very least we'll need a group distracting it. The rest will probably be trying to hold off her forces in the castle and trying to get to her.

Your student's already been up against the demon before. I was hoping you and him might be willing to be part of the group that deals with it.

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[decaying]

There's always a way to take things down. Everything has a weakness.

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[notsquall]

Exactly. I just hope we can find it before she gets even stronger.

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[knowledgephilia]

We'll do anything to help.

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[notsquall]

[And at the point, a metaphorical lightbulb dings above Leon's head.]

You can make potions, right? Think you can cook up anything that might help us?

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[savesjerkbenders]

[She's watching him make the announcement curled up on the couch with Griever on her lap. She doesn't say anything until he finished recording.]

You were right, some time the darkness decides to spit me back.

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[notsquall]

[Leon lets out a sigh, pocketing the letter and the communicator.]

Tell me about it... [He turns to face her.] So. What about you? [Naturally, Leon wants her to stay away from Maleficent's castle, where it's at least safer, but he knows better. He's seen her handle knives and he doesn't want one of them flung at him to prove she can take care of herself.]

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[maximumbet]

I still don't really get what these heartless things are, but if you're looking to start a fight somewhere...

[ He's been getting real antsy and this here sounds like a really good outlet. ]

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[notsquall]

Right. You're new. And you don't know who Maleficent is either.

[It's more a question than anything; he'll explain what he can to Nero if he's not sure what's going on.]

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[mountain_sage]

If there is anything I can do...I will do what I must.

[Pardon the somewhat slurred speech. Between the Disney Castle battle and the recent mist thing, the poor sage has been exhausted of late.]

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[notsquall]

[Leon knows Saleh's magical ability and will be thankful for them, but...]

You gonna be alright, Saleh?

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[changingtheflavor]

I-I didn't know any of this was happening. But I can help route for you all.

[Then again sh still doesn't understand what's going on now.]

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[notsquall]

[That at least makes him give a short chuckle.]

Good. We need all the cheering we can get. If you need somewhere safe to go while this is happening, Merlin's place in Radiant Garden is where I'd suggest.

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[brbgettingwrench]

[Winry wasn't sure if she could be any use physically in the fighting area, but she knew they might need another.]

I'll come, just so I nkow and understand what's going on and also because I think you might need people who know medical things to help with the injured.

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[notsquall]

Medical skills are always a good thing to have. Just be careful. We're dealing with more than just your ordinary Heartless here.

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[caseofthetruth]

I believe at least the Police force will be involved, which means I will be helping as best I can.

[And possibly making notes which she'll keep no her person.]

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[notsquall]

Good. And who knows-- your investigative ability might come in handy.

[Who knows what Maleficent's got up her sleeve now.]

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[iscursednomore]

After what the mist did, I'm sure that I'll be willing to help.

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[notsquall]

[He's never seen him do anything but run a cafe, so you'll have to excuse the confused look Leon's wearing.]

How? Throwing food at our enemy isn't really an option...

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[watchesthesea]

I'll promise to do my best. I think I can help this time.

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[notsquall]

You'll be great, Kairi. We can even squeeze in more combat practice before then.

[He's so proud of you; you've grown up so much! Sniff~!]

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[mynameisallen]

Does this mean you'll suggest splitting up into a certain number of groups at the meeting?

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[notsquall]

Yeah, I will. Making us one big group just makes us an easier target for her.

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[offrillsandswords]

If it means helping those I care about... I'll do anything to help stop this.

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[notsquall]

[Leon missed the memo about her being a very competent swordsman... swordswoman? Anyway. He's pretty floored; you might have to fix that, Lizzie.]

You'd be safer at home.

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[soldierofloveandbeauty]

[Given everything that has happened in the past few months even Venus herself agreed something had to be done and she was more than willing to step forward and help.]

I can assure you that I will do my best to be of use for this cause.

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[notsquall]

[He gives a single nod.]

Can we count on the rest of your team, too?

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[wantstobeasinger]

[Musa agrees with who is blocked from this. Guess whose still miffed at them? then again she always dislikes Icy so that hasn't changed.]

How is knowing what we can do going to help exactly?

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[notsquall]

Because I need to know where our powerhouses are at, who our healers are, what abilities people have. We need to make teams where peoples' abilities compliment each other, not conflict.

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[wavesinherheart]

If it really is fueling her power, then he's right. We need to stop her before it gets worse.

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[notsquall]

Yeah. [He just hopes it isn't too late.] You and the other keyblade bearers-- you've fought Maleficent before, right?

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[gunnerbrat]

That mist really was related to the darkness?

It just looked so much like what covered Neverland right before I came to Traverse Town.

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[notsquall]

Looks like it. Just goes to show not to assume anything is harmless. We don't know what else Maleficent's got up her sleeve.

[Video] Oh hey locks how are you

[salvagedlight]

[Ven's still looking... not very good after his encounter with the mist, where he almost lost his heart again. Basically he looks drawn-out and tired, but he's still awake and it's clear he's determined to do something abut it.]

We're in. Whatever we can do, we're in.

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[notsquall]

[Poor guy. Leon sympathizes and he doesn't question Ven's ability to kick some tail, but it doesn't stop him from being a little worried.]

Glad to hear it. [His brows furrow.] You gonna be okay?

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[memoryreprieved]

[ Admittedly, talking with Leon after him mistaking her for Kairi is just downright awkward. But with everything going wrong as it's been, helping takes precedence over her fears. She'll probably be flailing over this later, but for now? She knows they need all the hands they can get.

And what better hand in this than someone like her- for once, perhaps. Her voice is much firmer than last time when it comes. ]

I want to help, too. [ She'd like to mention all the other fun stuff like knowing Never Was... well. Fairly well. But she would rather discuss that little detail in person. ]

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[notsquall]

[Considering Leon just spoke to Kairi, he knows this can't be her again. No, it's that girl... He spoke to her fleetingly in the past and he never caught her name.]

Glad to hear it. Can I get your name this time?