Jordan
*Dado's thoughts are interrupted by his 3AM alarm. It's time to go. He double-checks his backpack, leaves his "Don't search for me, I'm safe" Note, and walks outside.*

*He sees the terrible dark storm engulfing the land. He sees a giant ball of darkness in the sky. He sees chunks of earth floating up and out of the ground. He sees the myriad of dark creatures crawling towards any people they see.*

*Something snaps in him. Years of planning and effort. All that saving, all that work. Reduced to the likeness of the floating rubble before him in an instant.*

*What the hell is this?*

*His need to escape shines brighter and brighter in his hand, until finally, it manifests. He looks at it, surprised.*

*"Keyblade..." A voice echoes in his Heart. "Use your light. Defeat the encroaching darkness. Then, you will be granted the means of your Happily Ever After."*

*He looks around for a potential source of the encroaching darkness: a large enemy, a suspicious machine, or anything else big and attention-grabbing.*
Rosemary
Meanwhile somewhere off to the side, three small portals opened as Pinkie Pie, Twilight, and Applejack flew around before Pinkie saw the giant human. "Girls i found us the world!! And were toys!? AWESOOOME!!!" She said in happiness before parking her Teeny Ship behind Dado's right shoulder before hopping off and landing on his shoulder. "Hello there sir!! We came to help you out with this problem!!" Pinkie waved her toy hoof from side to side as a greeting.
Timothy
"Pinkie what in the world are you doing!? Also this toy-ish look is giving me MAJOR flashbacks to our previous time in Equestria..." Twilight stated as she too parked behind Dado alongside Applejack following suit. The two other toy-like ponies got to Pinkie on time. "But, erm, yeah we came to stop the Heartless for you... Though judging by our current condition and size this'll prove VERY difficult for us here..."
John
"Thank goodness we got here on time... But brace yourselves for any and all Heartless that show up!!" Applejack said, as the toy pony trio looked around the darkening world thank to Dado's shoulder and good height.
Jordan
*As Pinkie begins speaking from his shoulder, he jumps, then shifts into a combat stance, startled. He assesses the situation, then blinks slowly, staring at the ponies.*

"You're... Toys?"

*He shakes his head.* "Ugh. No weirder than whatever this all is. You keep saying 'Heartless' like it's a proper noun. Is that what this Darkness is?"
David
*Ikazuchi was on his way back to meeting up with Suke when the trinket Mod gave him began to glow. He followed his heart through the lanes between to find the world in peril, leading him to the Toybox world. He emerged from the lanes in his usual attire; his keyblade armor and glider equipped. He didn't even realize anything had changed. He landed near the porch of the house and looked out.*

"Darkness here too... Wait a minute-"

*He looked down at himself to see that he had shrunk! The porch behind him was massive! Not to mention the human he could see in the distance. He decided to keep his distance for now. Intel would have been good before running in unknowingly.*
Rosemary
"IKA!!! GOOD TO SEE YOU FRIEND!!!" Pinkie waved and called out to Ika with a smile.
Timothy
"I knew letting Pinkie know about that name was gonna be a bad idea..." Twilight sighed before turning to Dado's head. "The Heartless are in fact the cause of all this dark and gloominess... We will help out with getting rid of it, but promise to stay sharp and don't lose hope... We need all the help we can get and your the only human-sized person here to help out on that front... We will take care of the Heartless that could have shrunk to my size at this moment while you get to work on the Heartless that remain normal to your vision... We will discuss things later after... For now stay sharp!" Twilight explains before the trio of pony toys got off of Dado's shoulder and went towards Ika's location. "Looks like we appear as toys in this world... Strange how the only normal human isn't affected but nows not the time... Let's get ready...!"
John
"Right... I've been itching to kick some Heartless butt after a looong while..." Applejack smirked to the other three.
Jordan
"Who's Ika?" *Dado looks over and sees another toy, this one a red-and-white anime protag.* "Right. More talking action figures."

*His hands shake around Ever After as he grips it with both hands. Why him? He should leave. He should reject the call. He should use his new "Keyblade" To carve out his own shelter. Maybe he can take over a Store-Mart. Maybe can get a gun, defend it like a Zombie Apocalypse.*

"You all owe me a proper explanation after this." *He sharpens his stance.*

*At least he has party members to fight alongside.*
Elliott
*Annnnnnnnnnnnnd Lucky and Jinx's now miniature Gummi Ship has crashed into the patio... Somehow. Good job, guys!*

"Ugh..." *Lucky crawled out onto the patio, looking over at Jinx as she practically skipped onto it.* "Jinx, wh-"
Leticia
"Oh come on, dude! I *Definitely* Know *You're* As enthusiastic as *I* Am!" *She said to Lucky with a big grin.* *"Finally,* After *All* That training we've done, after *All* That time listening to Mr. Honey Badger rant and rave about what weapons are use*Ful* And use*Less,* AND after *Hours upon HOURS* Getting our butts kicked by Mr. Honey Badger *Himself,* We *Finally* Get to go on a mission-"

*A pause.

Jinx looked all around her, just now noticing how tiny she and Lucky were.*

"Hey, Lucky?" *She asked, finally turning around to face Lucky.*

"Why are we the size of ants?"
Elliott
*Lucky gave Jinx a nervous look.*

"Well, I mean, *The main residents* In this world are *Also* Small toys, so-"

*He suddenly interrupted himself to look at his new form, only looking at Jinx after he was done.*

"Yeahhhhhh," *He said, then shrugged.* "I don't *Think* We're the size of ants, but, we're toys now, so maybe *That's* The reason??"
Jordan
"This WORLD? And you WEREN'T toys before?"

*He swings at an approaching Shadow, flinging it back.*

"How fucking deep does this apocalyptic, nonsensical, and now OTHERWORLDLY rabbit hole go?"
Anna
*And so Xion emerges from a Dark Corridor just behind Ika, letting it close behind her immediately. And to avoid suspicion, she's back in normal clothes* "How's it going, pretty boy? I swear if I wasn't lesbian, I'd be all over you by now."
Jordan
*Dado's eye twitches upon hearing the worst... Pickup line? He's ever heard. His next strike against a Heartless is a heavy, single-handed overhead slam, much more aggressive than any of his previous attacks thus far.*
Elliott
*With wide eyes, Lucky spun around to look at the giant human.*

"Uhhhhhhhhhhhh... I was being *Hyperbolic??"* *He said, trying to not hyperventilate.*

*Oh dear HEARTS, a RESIDENT of THIS WORLD knew about, or at least greatly assumed, other worlds were a thing now, and it all was because Lucky couldn't shut HIS DAMN MOUTH!! WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!?*

"Um, okay, you know what?!" *Lucky said after taking a deep breath.* "You see this? You see *All* Of this??"

He then gestured to the Heartless, the keyblade, the other wielders...*Well, basically EVERYTHING.*

*"All* Of this is a dream, okay!? You just ate something bad, then went to bed while digesting it. *Nothing* About this is *Real, including* My comment! Does *That* Make sense!?"
Timothy
"Oh... Well at least your here to help sweep the incoming mess... Which i guess we have to find the cause of this darkness issue and FAST... This world could sink at any rate!" Twilight began to say in her toy pony form.
Rosemary
"This ain't a dream you two new peeps!! This is the real deal!! Better watch yourselves!!" Pinkie called to lucky and Jinx from her location. "Name's Pinkie Pie by the way!! Don't forget!!!" She called again before winking to them both.
John
"Though i have a strange question for you..." She walked to Majora and stared calmly but seriously towards her way, with her Element Of Honesty all grayed up. "HOW did you get here in the first place... Because if im right... I don't see a ship... Like me and my friends got here with..." She interigated Majora with a now more serious glare. "After this world is saved im gonna have a very strong talking to you personally..."
Leticia
"Trust me, he *Knows* That!" *Jinx yelled from the patio while helping Lucky up.* "He just said that so the resident with a keyblade over there would *Think* That it would be a dream! Isn't that right, Lucky?"
Jordan
"Thank you for the explanation, Pinkie. Can I call you that? Is that a taboo where you're from? The *World* You're from?"
*The banter has helped ease Dado into the situation. Sure, it's supernatural, but there's something calming about seeing people being... People.*
Elliott
*Lucky just put his paws in his face and groaned. Why did he wake up today!?*
Jordan
"And how can I stop the world from sinking, Purple Pony Person? Any specific thing to look out for? Any bosses to beat? Big glowey tower to put a thing at the top of?"
Anna
"You don't need a ship if you can open portals with your Keyblade like such." *She says as she casually summons her Keyblade and opens a portal to the Lanes Between* "Not too hard, y'know? Or if you can balance the powers of light and dark, you can also open a Dark Corridor like such." *She says as she holds out her left hand and opens a Dark Corridor* "Either way, Keyblade Armor or a ship are needed for protection from corruption. Or apparently if you're strong enough, you can just straight up power through it. I happen to be strong enough to do so." *She casually lies about the last part. She's not strong enough yet but she will be soon enough*
Leticia
*"Woah..."* *Jinx said as she watched Xion doing keyblade stuff.*
John
Applejack glared and even squinted at Xion before sighing. "My suspicions were right... The same fancy trick Sunset and Darkdream used back in the whale...! You better not be working with the witch while we STILL have no clue about...!" Applejack said slightly yelling at Xion. "If so we are MORE than enough to take you down..."
Timothy
Twilight sighed before turning to Dado. "If theres a giant thing with a strange black and red emblem, THAT is the target to go after... It SHOULD stop the world from sinking..."
Rosemary
"OOOOOH A PORTAL OF LIGHT!!! What IS that portal named!?" Pinkie casually stood next to Applejack and got in Xion's face asking the question. She seemed quite interested.
Elliott
*Lucky got his head out of his paws and nodded meekly at Twilight's advice.*

"Sounds good," *He said softly, still a bit overwhelmed by everything.*
David
"I'd hate to burst your bubble, Xion, but I've only ever had eyes for one person... And she's not around anymore..."

*That's right... He had gotten caught up with all the stuff with being a guardian of light and fulfilling his the vow to his master that he never set out to find Uminami...*

*"Umi..." He would say under his breath, before going on to watch and listen to the rest of the antics unfolding.*

*Ika would sigh and go to pinch his brow, but realized halfway through the motion that he was... Made of plastic.*

"Things just keep getting weirder... First a vampire and now this..." *He shook his head.* "Doesn't matter, we need to find the source of this darkness, and fast, we probably don't have much time."
Jordan
"Big monster. Black and red symbol. Got it. Thanks, Purply Pie."
*Dado uses his tall stature to look around. What does he see?*
Anna
"No idea what witch you're talking about, honey. I'm a magic student from Twilight Town. You get real good at visual memorization and learning to recreate things from one or two experiences. Hell, I even created my own spells from scratch." *She says as she casually sends up a small flurry of rainbow stars from her hands* "Ask Ika if you don't believe me. I've been with this crazy ginger in every event for the past... No idea how long now? Time between worlds is funky."

*She sets a hand on Pinkie Pie's face and gently pushes her back* "It's just called a Keyblade Portal as far as I'm aware. Your Keyblade will become some kinda glider that lets you fly around the space between worlds freely with your Keyblade Armor for protection. Pretty sure Twilight over there can give you a demonstration of the armor bit."
William
*As the group talked, the storm overhead seemed to become stronger, with some of the loose items on the road beginning to be lifted slowly into it. However all the people and toys seemed fine for now. A dark corridor opened up and a mysterious person in what looked to be a brown cloak walked out of it.*
Brent
"How interesting... This world has been connected. A world where toys live... I wonder, why were they drawn here..."
Jordan
"Oh cool, someone else human sized. You gonna help us figure out how to save my world?"
Timothy
"Who is THAT!?!" Twilight got her Rainfell Keyblade out by using her horn to generate magic to hold the hilt of the Keyblade. "Don't trust him! He may be the one who caused such a mess!!" Twilight explained to Dado before rushing towards the brown cloaked person and stopping to engage a talk. "Who are you!? What are you doing with this world!? Your causing the poor person we are next to major issues!!" Twilight called to the mysterious figure and held her Rainfell Keyblade strongly.
Rosemary
"Oooooh!!! Is this the part where we fight now!? Yahoooo!!!"
John
"That MAY not be the one we are going after... Theres something strange with this person..." Applejack told the entire group.
Jordan
"How do you know? Is there some way to tell?"
*Dado eyes the figure cautiously, but without any ill intent.*
Anna
"By the Angel if this is another person who speaks in riddles, I am going to start a Murder Death Kill. We have enough people to serve as Masters. Juuuust need 6 more for Servants..."
Leticia
"So *He's* The one who's been bringing all the worlds to Darkness, huh!?" *Jinx exclaimed, drawing out her sword and beginning to run toward the mystery man.* "Well, no more! I'M GONNA-"
Elliott
"Jinx, *Wait!"* *Lucky said, grabbing Jinx before she could attack the mystery man with her weapon.* "We don't even know what he *WANTS!"*
Jordan
"I'm sorry, am I the only one who heard what the... Stop-touching-me-Smellmo doll said? Are we sure we should be worring about Brown Cloak of Spooky over here?"
David
"Are you the cause of the heartless attacking here?"
Edmund
"You... Ika... Zuc... Hi..." *The figure seemed to barely recognize Ika, however they wouldn't seem to elaborate in that.* "I haven't done anything to this world... I am merely a traveler... The heartless came here on their own. It is too late for this world, the heartless now own it... Best to let it waste away..."
Jordan
"So what? Are you saying it's hopeless? That I should give up?"

*His Keyblade vibrates along with the uncontrollable shaking of his back and shoulders.*

"All my life, I've been surrounded by darkness and despair. The only thing that's kept me going... Has been hope."

*He points his Keyblade at the cloaked figure.*

"Hopelessness is a lie! And I'm sick of being lied to! I won't let these 'Heartless' destroy my world! Just you watch!"

*Ever After shines with a golden light, resonating with Dado's monologue. His eyes crinkle at its warm glow, but his expression remains a determined stare.*
David
*Ika raised an eyebrow.*

"You expect me to just lie down and let a world fall to darkness?! You're insane."

*He summoned his keyblades and ran up to meet with the others.*

*Who do you think you are, saying that this world belongs to the heartless. This world belongs to its people!"
Leticia
*Jinx clenched her sword and pushed Lucky away from her, marching closer to the mystery person and pointing her sword at them(?).*

"You think that this world is *Hopeless!?"* *She said as she slowly took a few steps over to the mystery person.* "That everyone here is better off dead!? Well, let me tell you something, buster: this place *Deserves* Its people as much as its people deserve *It,* And I won't let anyone tell me otherwise! As long as Lucky and I are here, we *Will* Protect this world, and judging by everyone else's reactions, the other wielders here will *Also* Fight until the Heartless are defeated and the sun comes back up in this world again! You got that, buster!?"
Anna
*Xion shakes her head and rests a hand on Ika's shoulder* "Don't waste your time or effort on this guy. He's clearly not the problem." *She turns to everyone else there and raises her voice to be heard* "I repeat. *He* Is not the problem! Do NOT waste your time, effort or resources on him. He's trying to get in your head. Now save your monologues, magic and strength for the *Actual* Problems, ok? It ain't over til the fat lady sings! And I killed the fat lady myself!" *How the FUCK did she just change directions from "Don't waste your effort" To an amusing way of saying it ain't too late???*
Jordan
"If you know what's going on, then tell us! How can I stop this?"

*Dado looks desperately at Xion.*