While Vanellope was trying to win the race (she still had the other racers to beat, after all), Ascot flew over to Joshua's position, where a confrontation was brewing between Joshua and King Candy. Gathering his composure, the boy added his piece:

"I stand beside my brother in this," he said as he drew his Keyblade. "You, King Candy, have violated the Social Contract between a ruler and their people and - okay, enough of this political nonsense; you are a thief and a bully, and that's enough for me."

And the boy readied his Shotlock, before firing off a burst of magical projectiles at the monster monarch. He then followed this up with a Fira, before casting Haste on everyone in the group.

He then flew up to the air, matching King Candy's flight speed, and, this time, it was a [i]real[/i] frontal assault, no feints. This was made less dangerous by Ascot's use of Reflara - which he gained from the fight with Gula - Sparkra, and, finally, Faith.

Tangent: Whenever Ascot used that final attack, it always seemed to be ineffectual. Nevertheless, he would still keep on using it, since it was his best bet against Heartless and creatures like them.