Molly
*The day would be passing on, with the woods themselves being in their own way, as nature itself would be uninterupted outside of the populated activities of twilight town. Unlike the rest of the lively scenery in the area, a cloaked figure would be standing out amongst them.*

"Hm, this place seems quite nice, somewhat like the clock tower..."

*After saying that, they would then look down at their hand as he attempted to pull out his keyblade, though would halt quickly as he put a hand on his head in quick thought.*

"Wait... Now may not be the best time to get some hits in the place, especially since the slip up. True they havent said anything but punishment is still punishment... But im just glad to be alive still."
April
*Dado walks into the woods from the Mansion, looking around. It reminds him of the area with the Princess' Tower he fought those Heartless in.*

*As if on cue, a Powerwild materializes in a tree above a cloaked figure. It winds up to throw a rock downwards.*

*Dado materializes Kingdom Key, the spears it at the Heartless. It dissolves after a single blow, making a noise directly above Hexas as it does.*
Molly
*As he would be walking through the woods, hexas would hear something above him, seeing something having been destroyed above him and starts to look around for the cause of what destroyed it, seeing a familiar face and whispering to himself which is followed with a sigh.*

"Great... First the slip-up with that cid punk, then becoming amyrx's assistant, now you... What else can go wrong? Either way, an excuse to get payback."

*Once saying that, the figure would approach dado, with them raising one hand towards them in a mocking manner while slightly chuckling with his introduction after their first encounter.*

"Well well well... To think we meet once more in the same world, though i can see you havent gotten much forgetable."
April
*Dado blinks. What the hell is his luck? Is this guy this world's only inhabitant or something? And he just saved him from that Heartless, too!*

"Payback? For what? Not killing you? Taking out that Heartless sneaking up at you?" *Dado chuckles incredulously.*

*The way he listed events off, though... The weirdo's probably having a bad day. Dado should go easier on him. He puts his guard up, but doesn't summon his Keyblade.*

"Maybe you just need to blow off some steam. You wanna talk about it, or you wanna just spar?"
Margaret
*When dado would respond to them, hexas would remove his hood, as a cruel grin would at first be visible. Though then grin is on his face, he would think about what they said about the heartless, at least appreciating the save there.*

"A heartless was what was killed up there? Explains what that was... Either way not the point, i was meaning not finishing what we started the first time!"

*After saying that, hexas would try to calm down after all of this since like how dado thought of it, this wasnt his best day... Thinking about what they said about talking about it or sparing, knowing only one option that he is allowed to have since he isnt allowed to talk about the organization or its activities.*

"That actually might help... Which i didnt think the one positive thing would come from your mouth, though my work doesnt give the chance to talk it over."

*With that, hexas would raise his hand forward, which his keyblade materializing in it as well, though materializing his keyblade, hexas would then think about how to possibly make this quick, involving the dusk, though it may risk the organization's secrecy. Deciding not to risk it, hexas would then rush towards them, hopefully to get this started and out of the way, launching 3 basic attacks to get this started to then follow with a twilight thorn so he will be able to get an easy advantage up close.*

Basic strikes: 44 x 2=88
88x3=264

Twilight thorn: 38 x 2 =76
120-30=90

HP:2375%
AP:90%
MP:100%
April
*In a flash, Dado rematerializes Kingdom Key, blocking the first two strikes with ease, but having his guard broken on the third strike. He notes the strength of Hexas' swings, then readjusts.*

```
Block: 180, 84 damage taken

Level: 45 -25
HP: 4075 -2291
MP: 145 -125
AP: 190 -150
```

"Hey, you've gotten stro-" *The Twilight Thorns scrape against Dado's skin. They feel... Just fundamentally wrong. The only other thing that makes him feel that way is getting hit by a Dark attack, but this feels considerably different. They pull him towards Hexas.*

*Dado's form blurs, vibrating intensely for a moment. He carries the momentum from Hexas' Twilight Thorns into a Thunder Surge behind him, then spins in a circle, hitting a point on the ground between Hexas's legs. A small pillar of light erupts forward from it, aimed at his chest.*

"So what, are you under NDA? Thats always a slog. Fuck bureaucracy."

```
HP: 2291 -2215
MP: 125 -110
AP: 150 -140
Attack Haste: Turn 1/5

Thunder Surge: 140
Quick Slash: 135
```
Margaret
*With the 3rd hit of the basic strike's landing and him making contact with the twilight thorn, he would begin to scuff at their attempt to compliment their found strength, ready to strike them right in the face as the twilight thorns pulled them in.*

"A bit to late to say that huh?!"

*Before he could do this however, hexas would notice something happening with dado's quick change of actions, not being able to react towards the thunder surge but able to get a glimpse of the quick slash heading his way. In his imedient indication to move, hexas quickly does a dodge roll out of the way, though some of it scaving his leg.*

Dodge roll: 50x2.5=125
135-125=10
2375- 140-2235
2235-10=2225

*After getting in the clear, he would then hear their question, knowing well he cant answer because it would break the rules... Even more then the ones he accidentally broke.*

"Least you didnt have to beg for your life in a simple accident, but we found a work around to make up for it... One that doesnt sound nice though"

*With this, hexas decided that maybe this may be a good time to practice his control of the dusk despite not needing them before, with him stating what he says next before dipping hopping into the trees to let them clean the mess.*

"Speaking of which, i sort of need to think of what i may use next... So in the meantime why dont you play with some of my FRIENDS for a moment!"

*Once the fingers snap, hexas would jump towards a nearby branch as white flashes would appear, with nothing changing for a moment of the flash until 4 white creatures with the nobodies logo on their heads appear as tangled creatures before seperating into their own creatures.*
Summoning: 100-20=80

HP:2225%
AP:80%
MP:80%
April
"What?! Did you just summon Heartless?"

*Dado gets a funny look on his face. Hexas must choose his next words carefully.*
Margaret
*With the dusk appearing by his side, hexas would relax himself on the branch, as he began to chuckle upon dado's confusion, with him tempting to toy with them since they seem to not know the nobodies*

"Heartless?! Why my 'friend'...These 'heartless' are truely unlike any other you see! Why dont i show you!"

*As hexas said this playfully, he would snap once more, with the dusk then begining to take motion and their battle agaisnt dado officially begins with hexas wishing he had popcorn to enjoy the show*

"Have fun! And dont die..."

HP:2225%
AP:80%
MP:80%
Sarah
*With the snap to attack from hexas, they would begin to seperate while surrounding dado, with them all moving in broken like patterns and unnatural movements. As they move around, 1 would flip into the air, while moving forwards with its hands flinging downwards towards dado, aiming to knock them un balanced. As it does this, another dusk would then begin to slight spiral into the air behind dado, attempting a head bash right at their back.*

Basic attack (dusk 1)(sky walk slap): 15 x 3=45



Dusk 1
HP:675%
AP:100%
MP:100%

Dusk 2
HP:675%
AP:100%
MP:100%

Dusk 3
HP:675%
AP:100%
MP:100%

Dusk 4
HP:675
AP:100%
MP:100%

*Head bash:15x1=15*
April
*Dado's foe is hyping up his Heartless, just like he did his Keyblade. He looks at his Keyblade, finally noticing the Heartless emblem keychain. The weird thorns, the keychain, the Heartless...*

*As Dado tanks the attacks, his face becomes unreadable. The air flows and shimmers around them before a pure-white light fills Hexas' vision. When it settles, the two stand in a void with a white floor and golden clouds glittering in the sky. His Dusks are nowhere to be seen.*

```
Dado is no longer holding back.

Level 25 -45
HP: 2215 -3855
AP: 140 -170
MP: 110 -85
Pocket Dimension: Turn 1/3
Attack Haste: Turn 2/5
```

*A golden mirage of Dado's silhouette appears, holding Ever After. It rushes towards Hexas, a cylindrical barrier curling around its Keyblade as it swings inwards. It swings the Keyblade outwards, a ring of rainbow crystals swirling around it in an attempt to shred Hexas.*

```
HP: 3855
AP: 170 -160
MP: 85 -55
Pocket Dimension: Turn 1/3
Attack Haste: Turn 2/5
Light Boost: Turn 1/7
Magic Upgrade: Turn 1/5

Barrier Bash: 311
Spark: 367
```
Margaret
*When his vision would begin to get bright, hexas would start to fall backwards off of the branch as he couldnt see them entering the pocket dimension.*

"GAH! MY EYES!"

*Once his eyes recovered, he would see them in a strange new area, with hexas showing visible concern with what dado just did, though having his keyblade ready to strike.*

"Not sure what you did, but im sure you can regret ever deciding to play this game of desperation with me."

*As he said this, hexas would witness the attacks heading his way, with him deciding to quickly get out of the way so that he can go on the offensive, attempting to dodge out of the way, though still getting struck with the spark after, but still standing*

Dodge roll: 50 x 2.5 = 125
311-125=186
2225-186=2039
Ap:80-10=70

2039-367=1672

*With himself out of danger for the moment, hexas would then charge towards them, unleashing a 2 strike combo, this time following up with horizontal slash right across their chest, hopefully to make this easier to bring the pain*

Horizontal Slash: 43 x 2 =86
AP:70-10=60

Basic strike: 43 x 2 = 86
86x2=186

HP:1672%
AP:60%
MP:80%
April
*Dado's Avatar raises a single hand. A double-ply sheet of hexagons materializes, absorbing all the impact from Hexas' combo.*

*The Avatar raises its keyblade into the air, causing orbs of magic to swirl around him and at Hexas. It jumps back, then thrusts its Keyblade at him. A massive beam of magic explodes out of the tip of Ever After, flowing angrily towards Hexas.*

```
Avatar HP: 100 
HP: 3915
AP: 170 -155
MP: 55 -35
Pocket Dimension: Turn 2/3
Attack Haste: Turn 3/5
Light Boost: Turn 2/7
Magic Upgrade: Turn 2/5
Second Form Active

Sheet Barrier vs combo: 326, complete mitigation
Magic Pulse: 336
Holy: 397
```
Margaret
*With the avatar seemingly taken everything he throws, hexas would then decide to get a bit serious himself, though deciding to let himself get hit by both, though still standing but breaths heavily to recover.*

1672-397-336=939

"So were getting serious? Should have known sooner, at least we shall be soon on even ground!"

*Once said, hexas would spin his keyblade in front of him, with it at first normal but during it white appears on the end with it, as he swings it to his side: initiating his betwixt.*

Betwixt: 1/5
80+20%=100mp
60+20%=84ap
939+20%=1414hp
Stats all x1.5

*Now with the kid gloves off in this little pocket dimension, hexas would then rush towards dado directly, unleashing a 3 strike combo to then follow with a sonic end to make this end quickly, since Something is needed to keep this place alive and possibly endurance has an effect.*

Basic attack: 43 x 3.5=150.5
150.5 x 3 = 451.5

Sonic end: 43 x 2.5=150.5
AP:84-30=54

Betwixt: 1/5
HP: 1414%
AP:54%
MP:100%
April
*Dado's Avatar glows far brighter. It holds out its Keyblade and creates a Barrier, blocking the combo effortlessly.*

*The Avatar begins spinning, tossing out a light projectile that homes in at Hexas' position. As its spin accelerates, the dimension gets brighter and brighter, until a single word echoes throughout the white void:*

**"Holy."**

*The void explodes with volatile light, creating a once in a lifetime moment where, if Hexas could see, he might notice he has no shadow.*

*The light fades, and with it, the Pocket Dimension. Dado and Hexas have returned to the forest, where his Dusks are.*

```
Note: If any attack sends Hexas' HP to zero, he will be knocked out cold. Dado is fighting to capture, not kill.

HP: 3915 -4075
AP: 175 -190
MP Recharge: 0/165
Pocket Dimension End
Attack Haste: Turn 4/5
Light Boost: Turn 3/7
Magic Upgrade: Turn 3/5 
Second Form Active
Phase 2: Turn 1/5

Barrier: 630, complete mitigation
Flower Shoot: 773
Holyga: 815
```
Margaret
*When the pocket dimension would then flash to blind him, hexas couldnt make out what was happening, with his vision recovering to see the moves heading his way, as hexas would then begin to try and dodge roll out of the way, though still getting parts of hits making compact... Barely being able to stand after it.*

Dodge roll flower shot: 50x4=200
773-200=573
AP: 54-10=44

Dodge rollholyga:
815-200=615
Ap:44-10=34

615+573=1188
1414-1188=226

*After catching his breath a bit, he begins to think that maybe he may need to cut his losses now, jumping up into the forest's to try and get a chance to recover his stamina, alongside looking for a chance while the dusk most likely keep them busy.*

"As much as i hate to say this, i feel like we should consider this a stalemate for now. I look forward to putting you in the grave soon!"

*Once saying that, hexas would then begin to rush through the trees to a chance to escape, with him snapping his fingers during this once he gets to a certain distance to remove the dusk, planning to utalize a dark corridor to escape while making sure dado doesnt get caught with him.*

Retreat: 2/3 actions
50 x 200
200x2=400

Unsummoning: bonus action

Betwixt: 3/5
HP:226%
AP:34%
MP:100%
April
*Dado glares at Hexas and envelops himself in lightning before rushing forward, catching up with him quickly. He leaps up into the air, moving alongside his target, then slams on the ground in an explosion of light. For good measure, he shoots one more Flower Shot to home in on Hexas' position.*

```
Note: If any attack sends Hexas' HP to zero, he will be knocked out cold. Dado is fighting to capture, not kill.

HP: 4075
AP: 190 -130
MP Recharge: 20/165
Attack Haste End
Light Boost: Turn 4/7
Magic Upgrade: Turn 4/5 
Second Form Active
Phase 2: Turn 2/5
Light Within V3: Turn 2/5 

Thunder Surge: 475, catches up + 75 damage 
Holy Edge: 588
Flower Shoot: 570
```
Margaret
*While attempting to escape, hexas's eye would barely catch a glimpse of the on oncoming attacks, showing fear since he doesnt have many options left to combat this, as he takes them painfully and is sent towards a tree with a hard impact.*

226-588=0

*Once the impact, hexas's vision would get blurry, with him aiming his keyblade below him to try and open a ditch effort dark corridor under him, as a weak grin showed on his face... But due to exhaustion his grin would fade as his eyes shut and the keyblade stabbed into the ground, causing hexas to officially out cold though still breathing but weakly*
April
*Dado walks up to the man cautiously. He feels for a pulse. Good. He's still alive.*

*Capturing one of Maleficent's goons might make finding the Door to Darkness that much easier. He takes a small toy ship out of his pocket, then lets it expand to its full size...*
Jeffrey
"Merveilleux... This is where you ended up..." 

While Hexas was falling unconscious, he could see a woman in a black cloak appear, one with a familiar voice, an annoyed voice at that. She debating kicking him in frustration but guessed that might send him to the other side and that would be *Too* Easy of an out. 

"Merci for finding my doll, he is such a handful." 

The cloaked woman would put a hand on her hip and look at Dado with what could be felt to be a glare if her face wasn't obscured by an Organization Cloak. She'd then place her foot on Hexas, making sure he stayed in place this time.

"Unfortunately, I am a selfish girl Monsieur. So you can't have him."
April
*Dado scowls at the cloaked lady with the cool accent. Under better circumstances, he'd find the matching outfits cute.* 

"Your boyfriend's working for Maleficent. I can't just let him go. And if you're working for her too, know that I've got backup on the way! The name Ikazuchi ring a bell? How about Xion? Or Twilight Sparkle? I know nearly a dozen Keyblade Wielders coming to help pick this asshole up and kick your ass if you try and pull anything!"

*He hopes she buys the bluff. He's never been one to name-drop, but desperate times call for desperate measures.*
Jeffrey
"Wha-...HAHAHAHAHAHHA..."

The cool factor of her entrance was soon broken by sheer laughter of the insinuation of Hexas being her boyfriend, making her hold her sides for a moment. 

"Non, non... That is too much... I never have a doll for a boyfriend..." 

While hunched over, her laughter would abuptly stop and she would point directly between Hexas' eyes and playfully swing her finger from side to side.

"Oui... Some do... Would you like me to call them here for you Monsieur? Or maybe I should call for someone else that you know?"

`Recherche:1/3`
April
*Right. So much for bluffing. He's gonna have to fight. But he already spent most of his energy trying to capture the weirdo. He can't really afford a fight right now.*

*He does still have one tool up his sleeve, though...*

"Fine. We'll do this the hard way, but first, why don't you monologue at me a bit? Got any motives for working with Maleficent? Any reason in particular any rational person would ever want to side with the Heartless? Any master plan that requires you to destroy worlds?"
Jeffrey
"Maleficent... Oh! That washed up old witch? We don't work with her... She's a few cards shot of a full deck." 

The woman would say and shrug, she didn't really like Maleficent all too much anyway.

"She's bringing worlds into darkness and whatever, but why tho? It's not like anyone would *Want* To live in the Realm of Darkness. I don't really get whatever she's doing... What would make you think we'd be in league with her?" 

`Recherche:2/3`
April
"Your... Fuckbuddy over there summoned some Heartless. Said they were special, as he does, then sicced them on me. And to be fair, he wasn't wrong. I had never seen Heartless look or move like that. Normally, they're more... Organic."

"Also, he has the Heartless Emblem on his Keyblade! What the hell is that there for? If it's a design decision, it's in poor taste!"

*Dado's annoyed that the lady claims not to work with Maleficent, but still relieved. That bitch doesn't need more allies. And it's good that they're not trying to destroy worlds.*
Jeffrey
"Don't give that guy the status of being something like that. He might get ideas and I'll have to put him down." 

The woman would say with a dismissive handwave and sighed, though the question about the Keyblade was one that she couldn't answer. 

"No idea on the Keyblade thing. Don't they change shape based off the keychain put on it or something? That could be it or it could be poor choice in design... I have little ideas how those keys work yet." 

She then looked down at Hexas, hearing that he summoned Nobodies and now *Really* Wanted to kick him but sighed. 

"Oui, those are not Heartless: but my ongoing expirement. I am a scientist you see and I want to answer the age old question: what is life? Those creatures are my current hypothesis and are little more than synthetic robots. *This one*...Was not supposed to summon them as they aren't able to do basic functions yet. Now I have to replace them... Setting me back months of progress..."