"This is the first time I've ever seen of this..." Sam responded, holding the glowing Keyblade in front of him. Just as suddenly as it first appeared, it vanished with a flash of light. So the battle was over, and they could breathe a sigh of relief. But the troubles weren't quite over yet, there was still the Emperor. That had to be their next priority, "Let's just check on the Emperor for now. If we have to we'll transport him to Disney Castle where someone with healing magic can help him." he wiped the sweat from his forehead and then began to walk back in the direction of the ship.

"Hey Ashe... you think we'll have a better chance against the Empire now that we've got a Keyblade on our side?" Sam wasn't overly familiar with how the Keyblade was supposed to work, but from what he could tell they were some of the most powerful weapons one could wield. If that was true, then maybe his Keyblade could help turn the tide in the Alliance's favor? Wishful thinking, admittedly, but these days a little hope would be greatly appreciated.

Before they knew it, the trio found themselves before the [i]Talon[/i] once again. It's hatch opened and Sweet - the doctor - greeted them, "About time you got back. He's stable, and best of all he's also conscious too. He's been wanting to talk to you so I wouldn't keep him waiting if I were you." it sounded like Sweet was able to save the Emperor after all. Good. That meant the would-be assassination attempt failed, and the Land of Dragons could still join the Alliance. Sweet led them inside and into the medical bay. The room was a bit small but they managed to all fit in.

"So the city is safe again..." the Emperor's voice was a bit low due to his own exhaustion, "...then you have performed a great service for my people. China is in your debt."

"He'll recover..." said Sweet, "...but I'd feel a lot better if we use one of those Cure Spell things to heal him faster."

"Aerith..." said Sam after a short glance toward Ashe, "...we'd have to bring the Emperor back with us to Disney Castle, but Aerith could help heal him, I'm sure of it."

"You want the Emperor to [i]leave[/i] China? That's unheard of!" it was Shang, who had never left the Emperor's side in all of this.

"If visiting this Disney Castle will mean a speedier recovery... then I have no choice." said the Emperor with a sigh, "Just as well, I'd like to meet this Queen of theirs myself. Fa Mulan, did you complete the task I asked of you?"

"Yes Your Excellency. They're safe."

"Good. My three daughters will watch over China while I am away. I ask that you serve them as you would me."

Shang and Mulan couldn't exactly refuse, so they agreed with a bow and both left the ship. Within the hour, the Talon had left the Land of Dragons, but before it set course for Disney Castle, Daisy made contact with the Queen.

"I'm so relieved your safe." the Queen said, her face could be seen on the screen with Leon standing in behind her, "I'll prepare a place for a place for the Emperor once he arrives."

"I'll have Cid bring Aerith up here to help heal the Emperor." said Leon, "And if what you said about that Imperator wielding a Keyblade is true, then it sounds like we've got a tough time ahead of us."

"But I can summon a Keyblade, now too. That'll help, right?"

"Definitely, but if you try to fight him now, you won't stand a chance. You should keep trying to master that Keyblade first. Don't pick a fight that you may not be able to win." and with that, the transmission ended and the course was set for Disney Castle.

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