56 (The Little Whirlwind)

[her_mouse_jesty]

[Video/Action for those in Olivine!

Minnie is sitting on the front porch of her home/inn, with Walt the Charizard sleepily resting his head on her lap. She strokes his 'horns' as the Pokegear turns on.]

Hello, everyone. I hope you're all having a good day. I was just talking with a new friend, and she made me want to do 'that' again... By which I mean, share fairy tales! My home has so many fairy tales, and I love telling them to others. So if you'd like to hear one, just say so, and I'll spin a story with you!

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[video]

[melodicnocturne]

What a dangerous gambit...He could have gotten killed! Ursula could have just made the seas swallow the ship whole!

But, with Ursula gone that means the Trident was back in Tritons hands...or...Ariel's?

[video]

[her_mouse_jesty]

True love can give power and confidence when its needed most. With Ursula defeated, the trident returned to Triton's hands.

But now Ariel and the prince couldn't be together. He was a human, and she was a mermaid. Triton saw how sad Ariel was, and how deeply the two loved each other... and knew it was time to let his daughter go. He used the trident's power to turn Ariel into a human permanently. She thanked her father, and told him she would always love him.

Ariel and the prince were married, and they lived happily ever after.

[video]

[melodicnocturne]

So he finally set aside the grudge? I guess love can make people open their eyes and see past their own shortsightedness.

[He grins.]

I'm glad the story ends happily, I wish I could have heard the better parts sooner, though.

[video]

[her_mouse_jesty]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I do so love sharing stories, it helps strengthen the bonds of friendship. Now you and I are friends!

[video] 1/2

[melodicnocturne]

Friends?

...Yeah. Friends.

[He nods.]

In that case, I'm sorry. I need to introduce myself and explain how I know the tale.

[video] 2/2

[melodicnocturne]

My name is Demyx. Formerly number IX of the Organization XIII. Which is...how I'm aware of Ursula and her magic.

Thank you for telling me the story. Please, don't be afraid. I'm sure we both know that I no longer have any reason to want to harm anyone. I have to say, it is strange to be first meeting you like this...when we're both humans. I was told you were here by a mutual friend, but I haven't said anything before now because...

I've been trying to make up for the things I have a hand in...had. Had a hand in.

[video]

[her_mouse_jesty]

[Blink. Another blink. And then...

she actually chuckles a little.]

Oh my, I'm so sorry if I've made you so nervous, dear.

Yes, I know about the Organization, and what it has done. But I know not everyone who was a part of that group was filled with only darkness. I've made friends from the darkness before... Roxas, Xion, and even those I used to be afraid of, I think of as trustworthy companions. In this world, where you can step back and think... miracles can happen.

I'm not afraid, Demyx. It's nice to meet you.

[video]

[melodicnocturne]

...

[A long, relieved sigh.]

Thank you, Your Grace. It...it really helps to hear that from someone as important as you.

[Because, really. When the woman who is basically the Queen of Light tells you 'we cool, man' how much better can it get? Demyx eventually musters up that shy smile again and reaches up to scratch his head sheepishly.]

If only more people had that kind of thinking, maybe it would be a little different in the worlds. Not all of us want to cause trouble...Many of us just honestly wanted to find our hearts and be whole again...

[video]

[her_mouse_jesty]

Well, I will have you know that since you're my friend now, you don't need to call me by any fancy titles. Just Minnie will do.

[She keeps the smile on, nodding slowly.]

I admit, I used to be afraid of all of you... and because of that, I treated Roxas terribly. But since then, I've learned so much about what it means to have darkness and light, the real meaning behind emotions and hearts. So I know I can trust you.

[video]

[melodicnocturne]

I...Thank you, Minnie. Thank you.

[Excuse him, he's more than a little new to this. There's a little water streaming down his eyes about now, so let his just really quickly reach up to rub it away. Because, really, who wants to see a crying formerly-nonhuman?]

[video] MUST STOP BEING A FAIL

[her_mouse_jesty]

[awwwwwww. the power of disney.]

You're welcome, Demyx. Please know that you can call me up for anything.

[video] You caught it much quicker this time, at least! orz

[melodicnocturne]

I'll...I'll keep that in mind. Thank you, it'll help to have someone I can talk with that understands things as you apparently do.

[video]

[her_mouse_jesty]

I've been here for a few years, so I've had plenty of time to learn!

[video]

[melodicnocturne]

Have you ever raised a Zorua, Minnie?

[video]

[her_mouse_jesty]

No, but I believe my friend Danny Fenton does.

[video]

[melodicnocturne]

...Danny Fenton? Some people talked to me very briefly before I asked for one from the Center, I might have met that person when I asked around about them.

[video]

[her_mouse_jesty]

He's a nice boy with black hair, and I'm sure he'd be happy to help you out. He even helped me out with a play!

[video]

[melodicnocturne]

I'll have to find him, then. The little guy I have likes to pretend to be human, so I want to find some way to make it easier for him.

I have a psychic type that can use telepathy, so I guess I'm able to talk to them...or, I have a translator at least. That's how I know this one likes to play pretend so much.

[video]

[her_mouse_jesty]

They really are good at disguises! And I have a psychic type, but he likes to play pranks more than helping out. Sometimes it really is like raising a child, heehee.

[video]

[melodicnocturne]

He's a Ralts...And apparently they're all very nice pokemon. I call him Alto, and he's my starter. The two of us have gotten quite close...it really threw me for a loop when he first decided to talk to me, though!

[video]

[her_mouse_jesty]

What a pretty name! I'm so happy that you're working well together. My first was a water type, Marril, named Mickey. He's evolved since then, into an Azumarril, and he's still as loyal and cut as ever.

[video]

[melodicnocturne]

I think he's about due for an evolution, actually. But...I heard that pokemon can sometimes refuse to evolve if they feel strongly enough. Maybe I should talk that over with him.