Battle for Disney

Chapter 19: Homecoming

NOTES: Characters belong to their sources. The Sage's speech was somewhat inspired by Elastigirl's Saturday Morning villain speech in the Incredibles. Turning into bologna is a reference to Invader ZIM. Last part of the chapter is based on the scene before the 1000 Heartless battle in Kingdom Hearts II

The Dreammobile flew ahead towards the Magic Kingdom. A massive army was making its way towards the gates of the park and already, a large barrier was being constructed from layers of construction wall and anything else useable. Mickey looked down, seeing a weasel patrol speeding on the ground. The weasels began firing up at the Dreammobile. Dreamfinder maneuvered out of the firing range. Fortunately, the monorail track the ship was passing by was not empty, even with the entire area being devoid of guests.

"What in the name of Deus Ex Machina is going on down there?" Figment asked as the Monorail was pulling towards the Transportation and Ticket Center from the Epcot station.

"Someone back at the Magic Kingdom must have sent it out to get us," Dreamfinder figured, "Probably the Sage of Time."

"It's our best hope to escape the weasels." Mickey said, "Park the ship on the roof."

The Dreammobile landed on the moving Monorail. Figment flew to the side of the monorail and forced the doors open with the sparkblades. From above, Dreamfinder let a ladder down to allow everyone aboard to climb down to the Monorail car.

Meanwhile inside the Magic Kingdom, the toons within were preparing for the oncoming battle. Most of the barriers had now been brought up and the toons armed with anything they could find. The hub had now become completely blocked from entry, with each land gateway blocked up. The Sage of Time was now addressing the group from the castle, now seeing they were all ready, except for the return of the caravan and the rescue party. Calling out to the masses, he tried to prime everyone for battle.

"Things aren't like they used to be. Do you remember all those old shorts and shows on Saturday Morning television? Where no matter what hit any toon, they made a speedy recovery and were ready for more? Be it by anvil, great fall, explosives or transformation into bologna, nothing could bring you guys down. But, I'm sad to say, this isn't what we are about to face. Doom has been able to kill toons before, and he's doing that all over again, though now, with greater impact. His warriors will kill you if they get the chance. Don't let them have that chance. So tonight, we will fight for our survival and the chance for all toons to make a comeback. For Toontown to make a comeback." He exclaimed.

The toon masses cheered as the Sage looked onto the horizon, waiting for the other's return.

The Dreammobile had now been evacuated save for Dreamfinder.

"I'm taking the Dreammobile back to the Magic Kingdom! I'll see you there!" Dreamfinder explained.

"Can't the thing ride on the roof with us all the way back?" Figment asked.

"No!" Dreamfinder replied.

"Why?" Figment said back.

"The Contemporary," Dreamfinder said pointing towards the A-Frame tower they were steadily approaching to, "Can't fit through the tunnel with me on top."

"Right. Didn't think for a moment there." Figment said.

Dreamfinder flew the ship up and out of the way as the Monorail went through the Contemporary and towards Magic Kingdom station. The doors opened and everyone quickly ran outside, facing the large barrier that now protected the park from the outside.

"How are we supposed to get in?" Goofy asked, "That wall wasn't there before!"

"Simple! Brought a portable hole just for the occasion!" Bugs said as he held up the Acme prop.

Leaping through the tunnel, the group ran down Main Street and hurried towards the barricaded hub. A door opened at Cinderella Castle as the Sage of Time allowed the group through.

"Good to see you're all right and here just on time. That army is almost at our doorstep!" the Sage exclaimed.

"We have all the gems. Should we wake Walt now or later?" Mickey asked.

"Probably not the best time. We're about to be overwhelmed by that army. We wouldn't have the chance to wake him safely right now." The Sage replied.

Mickey nodded and they looked out down Main Street, watching and waiting.

Toontown Fair was very quiet. Most of the toons had gone towards the hub behind the walls and the areas behind it. Pluto was sniffing quietly through the silenced land, about to head towards the castle to join his master. Clouds now completely covered the sky as thunder occasionally rumbled within the darkened park. Pluto heard footsteps coming from near the train station. He turned and saw a familiar figure looking around the tiny town; his back turned towards the yellow dog. Pluto went in a bit closer, having the feeling that the unknown figure wasn't one to trust.

"Run along now Pluto," the figure said in a strained falsetto, now turning towards the bloodhound as lighting illuminated his face. "You shouldn't be here!"

Pluto was terribly frightened looking into the false Mickey's face, dashing away from the scene. Shadow Mickey signaled towards the train station as a small group followed him in.

From the castle towers, Mickey could now see the army approaching the gates. The dark army kept several large dark creatures to the front, battering through the wall. Donald was standing nearby at a large console, the Fireworks launching device, waiting for the enemy to burst through. One large crash finally burst the wall as the army of evil stormed through.

"Fire!" Mickey yelled as Donald started pressing the buttons.

A massive barrage of fireworks bursted down into the streets, blasting into the dark troops and blowing them away, but a few shots seemed to vanish completely, being hit by an odd beam.

"Huh?" Donald exclaimed seeing a lack of explosions from the last few shots.

A tall yellow and grey armored figure soon materialized onto the ruins of the wall at the gate. He stood on three large legs and carried a large scythe like staff.

"Who is that?" Figment asked as he stood on a ledge.

"Looks like one of the Dark Hunters, don't you think Figment?" Elfin commented.

"You're right Elfin, he is a Dark Hunter and not just any Dark Hunter. He's their leader." Moll explained while she sat on Fairy Mothra's back with her sister.

"His name has practically been lost to the ages. People just call him the Shadowed One." Lora said, continuing what Moll started to explain.

"I'm going down there!" Figment said.

"Figment, no!" Dreamfinder exclaimed, "It's too dangerous!"

"He's after me. I'm the one that constantly outwitted his cronies. He must hate it when that happens." Figment said.

"But at least don't go down there alone." Dreamfinder said.

"You're right. I can't do this alone. Who wants to join me then?" Figment asked.

"I will Figment." Dreamfinder said.

"So will I." Elfin followed.

"I'm in!" Cosmo exclaimed.

"Right behind you!" Leonardo continued.

"Okay, let's do this!" Figment said.

"Before you go down there, you must know. Your swords have much more potential then you realize. Because they are made from the sparks of Imagination, anything is possible when you use them. Think of new ways to use them and they will become what you imagine." Lora explained with a smile, remembering when she and Moll first gave Figment his first pair of sparkblades several years before.

Figment nodded and leapt down, followed by his friends and entering the huge shadowy band, followed by more toons who came down to fight. Figment's group soon found themselves surrounded.

"Move it!" Figment yelled.

"We can't let the Shadowed One get away!" Dreamfinder exclaimed.

"Right!" Figment yelled, turning towards the Dreamseekers, who were ready for battle.

Figment turned towards the huge group in front of him and ran into battle while his friends split off into several directions. The Magic Kingdom was now overwhelmed, but it would not go down without a fight.