[006] Now I'm Certian; I'll Make It Home Some Other Day

[thekingdomkey]

It has been a trying few weeks. Everything that could have possibly gone wrong has done such. Friends once found are now lost, and it has been ages since I have checked on anyone outside the castle. It turns out that it is harder to seal portals to the Nexus than I had originally anticipated. Closing one door in the castle yeilded the appearance of

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[derek_bliss]

I will extend the same offer in return.

Good to hear from you.

Auron comes and goes, from what I can tell. We'll see him again.

[thekingdomkey]

The king's trademark giggle resounded happily as he heard Derek's voice. He turned around on a darkly booted heel, crossing both arms behind his back and leaning back and forth once on his heels as a cheesy grin spread wide across his features. After this enthusiastic welcoming display, a gloved hand jutted outwards and upwards towards Derek, charcoal-eyes shining kindly as oversized ears took in the words.

"I've seen Auron again, and thank you for your offer! Golly is it good to see friendly faces again!" Not that all the faces in his castle weren't friendly, but he was trying to keep interaction to a minimum there. "How've ya been?"

[derek_bliss]

Derek returned the smile, taking Mickey's hand and shaking it.

"Been doing good, Mickey? And you?"

He seems to be...dreamlike. Somehow.

[thekingdomkey]

Ohno. Derek wasn't getting off with just a simple handshake. When the man took one of his hands, the other rested over that one, and using two small hands against one of Derek's larger ones, the king could've shook his pal's arm clear off with the vigorous shaking.

"I'm glad to hear it!" came the cheerful reply. "And I'm doing just fine. A little rough around the edges, but it's good to be back where I don't have to hide from people." Most.. people, anyway.

[skies_above]

It's perfectly alright, Mickey.

[thekingdomkey]

"Golly, Auron! It's good to see you again! How are ya?" Despite the serious nature of his entry, the very sight of the guardian brought a smile to Mickey's face, causing the king to raise a small arm with hence to wave avidly, and enthusiastically, even though the man was right in front of him.

[skies_above]

Auron chuckles good-naturedly, and sits down on the ground, blade moving to his side, and out of the way.

"I've been well enough. I ran into an .. interesting situation a day or so ago. Apparently, my story has been told enough that an echo of myself has shown up."

He rubs at his chin, thinking things through. "Or perhaps - I'm the echo, hmn?"

[thekingdomkey]

The mouse king smiled, folding his arms over his chest, thoughtfully. "An echo of you? So there's another one of you running around?" It was a cheerful thought, to say the least. Not like when there were double the organization members running around; having two axels was one too many (because he actually got along with one of them), but still.

"I think you're the real Auron," Mickey added, in good faith. He wanted to firmly believe this, not even deeming it necessary to meet the other; it was a strange sort of attachment that he had with people close to him. It was the same with Riku and Sora; he could tell them apart from any others, in the end.

[diz_respect]

Hello once more, old friend. I've had a few matters to deal with myself.

Incidentally, Roxas appears to have regained his memories.

[thekingdomkey]

"DiZ!" the king exclaimed with great cheer, throwing two gloved hands up to clasp one of DiZ's, shaking wildly. "It's so good to see you again! How've ya been, ol' pal!?" The news of Roxas's regained memories drained a bit of color from Mickey's face, causing the handshake to become a little less vigorous. "...Does Sora know?"

[diz_respect]

*returns the handshake; he had missed Mickey's effusiveness*

I didn't ask; I can only withstand the self-righteousness of an angry adolescent for so long before I have to retire for a drink, I'm afraid. I do know he has little interest in joining either side, however.

[thekingdomkey]

"Tsk tsk tsk.. Back to drinking again, DiZ? I thought we got over that with your popsicle/sugar fix?" Mickey chided, slightly, hints of a playful smile upon mousish features. "As for Roxas..," he became slightly more serious. "I suppose we'll just have to watch, and carefully see it as it develops."

[notanevilking]

A hastily scrawled note is left in front of Mickey's door...

"Dear Sir Mickey...

I am.. sorry I haven't spoken much as of late, Mickey... I rescued Princess Marlene, and defeated the Bubble Evil King...! Hopefully, I'll be able to return to the Nexus and speak with you soon... I have so much to discuss with you! And please don't worry about me too much... I am doing well and feeling happy, and Stan is too... Well, as happy as 'a demonic evil king!' can be.. I trust you are well also... Oh, hang on... Stan wants to write something...

Hey, rat! I hope you haven't had your ass kicked around too much while we're gone, because that's MY job! Can you believe this Marlene girl - she says she owns 70% of Ari! What a load of crap - Ari's MY slave and ONLY my slave! I swear, as soon as I get my body back, she's going to be one of the FIRST people I show their PLACE. You're after her, rat!

Hmm... What else should I be so KIND as to imform you about... Oh, yeah... Ari gave Marlene--akjpg;hsgkj
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[thekingdomkey]

Mickey eyes the letter with a great deal of concern and consideration. Hoping he wouldn't be too late to assist his friend with Stan, and whatever other trouble the boy seemed to have gotten himself into, the king sighs, deeply. Making sure his boots are securely on his feet, the mouse takes off towards the Nexus at top speeds.