Visitors from far beyond [Open!]

[Fa Mulan]

It was early morning, the sun had yet to rise, and even so a few people could be seen up- preparing for the long day ahead of them. China was peaceful as always, the villages and buildings that were destroyed b the heartless were rebuilt, and people were given time to heal both mentally, physically, and emotionally. As for the Heartless they seemed to be sticking to more dangerous areas such as the deep mountains and the like- and even so they're numbers had dwindled far more than three years ago.

And it was all to those three heroes who appeared seemingly out of nowhere...

'Sora, Donald, Goofy... I hope you're all okay...' Pushing a strand of her hair back she slowly got out of her bed sitting up she yawned and stretched before getting up slowly to start her morning routine. A few minutes later she was bathed and dressed up in the clothing she felt more comfortable wearing these past few years. She was wearing her usual gray gi and matching pants along with her slipper shoes- she had found them a lot more practical and her family seemed to honor her wishes.

As the sun was rising Mulan was already out and about feeding the chickens and Little Brother the dog on the side. Sighing she sat down for a moment on her favorite rock within the shrine gardens. It was only morning and she already felt a bit tired... People were telling her she was "doing to much" but Mulan would not hear any of it. The same people were calling her "stubborn" and of course Mulan ignored them- she wasn't stubborn! She-She was just! Arrgh! Groaning frustrated she put her face in her hands as she slouched over trying to clear her mind. The Chinese hero barely heard the loud callings of her friend and guardian Mushu.

"MULAN!" Blinking she pulled her hands from her face eyes looking around before settling on the little red lizard- er... dragon in front of her. "Oh... hey Mushu... Um.. is something wrong?"

Mushu gave her a look one eyebrow cocked up his mouth slightly ajar and hands on his hips. "Geez girl! Where have you been all day?! And I'm not talking about literally! You've been out of it! In fact- you've been out of it for weeks now!" Mulan sighed as she felt like she wanted to bury her face in her hands again. "Come on girl! Tell me whats wrong..." Mulan stood up before walking towards the shine gate. "It's nothing... Mushu- I'm just- a little tired..." With that she walked away a confused and concerned Mushu.

Maybe a ride outside the city would clear her mind?

Walking towards the stables she took the reigns on Khan putting a finger to her lips as the horse nodded. "Come on Khan- I just want to take a ride outside of the city for a bit. I promise we'll be back by evening." Mounting said horse she spurred him towards side roads leading outside of the busy city. Before she knew it she was in the outskirts in the country. Dismounting her father's horse she breathed in feeling her nerves melt away as she stared at the clear blue sky...

Yes... this was all she needed...

A little peace and quiet...

Little did she know, her peace and quiet was about to be shattered in an instant...

[Poor stressed and tired Mulan D:]

[Simba]

…And by means that honestly was probably less than expected. Truth be told, the King of the Pridelands still wasn’t sure how he had managed to get here. The day had been going by pretty well too for him, woken up in the early hours by Zazu giving him the morning report, then going on to watch the landscape as Zazu kept checking in with updates of Kiara and that lion Kovu, and their current doings. Seemed Kovu had taken to teaching Kiara the finer points of hunting. He couldn’t help at the time but feel bad, having shirked his duties as a father to teach her the ways of hunting (Although, honestly, Nala could have easily taught Kiara how to hunt as well, but noooo, the King had to do everything), but sometimes other duties called. And with Kovu near… Well, needless to say Simba did not trust the lion as far as he could throw him. There was too much of a resemblance to Scar… just, too much.

But that wasn’t the Lion’s biggest concern right now. As it stood, he had been traversing the Elephant Graveyard, some rumors of increased Hyena activities, but after tumbling down a hill after some rocks collapsed beneath him, Simba had suddenly found himself not in the Pridelands… but somewhere else. The place wasn’t dead like the Graveyard. In fact… it was kinda cold. Too cold. He didn’t like the cold, and he didn’t want to be so cold. Moving about would help, that’d certainly help, yeah! But… where was he? He didn’t recognize most of the plants or the landscape at all. It wasn’t the Savannah, the gorge, the Oasis… Only one thought came to mind, and it frightened him in prospect.

Another world?!

He had remembered traveling with Sora… Kings, what was it, four years ago now? He’d seen so many places he’d never expected to see. People and dens made of strange substances. Animals that walked on two legs but did not fly like the birds or run like the ostrich. No, they were animals like the baboons and monkeys, but what were they? He’d seen them, but so… so odd to have seen them. Was this a different world then? A world not like his Pridelands, his home? He’d never visited one before with his body in tact, but… if it was, then how did he get here? He turned, trying to see if there was a clue behind him, and found nothing. He saw nothing. He put a paw before him, trying to see if there was something, but nothing. Air. Not an entrance or anything. Not so much as a clue!

Scared, and with really nothing else to do and needing to keep warm, Simba ran. He turned away from where he came and ran. He huffed as he ran. Was this the work of Heartless? Were they involved somehow? He hadn’t seen heads or tails of them since Sora helped defeat them in his home, but were they back? Had Pridelands… had it been eaten again, and he was just a spirit again, lost and wandering?

Well he didn’t really have a chance to think on it as he busted through some bushes, turning and seeing a large creature like a Zebra, but with different patterning, and Much Stockier. There was a hairless monkey on it, like the one’s he’d seen before. Like Sora had appeared when not… as a Lion. Simba lowered himself, growling barring his teeth as he dug his claws into the dirt path he stood on. He didn’t know where he was, but he’d defend himself, and these two could be enemies. Even more when the Horse seemed to rear like a Zebra might!

[Kinda auto-'d Khan somewhat, sorry if that's a problem :x]

[Fa Mulan]

Mulan sighed dismounting Khan she went near a stream, there were a row of bushes to the side of it though the Chinese woman doubted anything would come from it. As she sat down on a nearby rock she closed her tired eyes trying to think back on her problems.. She refused to tell anyone she was stressed or tired. She put up a strong front- but even she doubted she could convince herself that she was fine. Everyone could see it, she was exhausted yet she continuously tried to keep things in order...

Her thoughts however were pulled aside when she came back to the present hearing a growl and seeing Khan rear it's front legs, turning her head quickly her eyes wide, mouth agap the Chinese hero stared in shock and slight fear. Her first action was to take her weapon out to defend herself and Khan but the loud voice of a familiar dragon cut her thoughts.

"HEY HOLD UP!" The small dragon scurried over towards Mulan up her back then standing on her shoulder as he put his tiny arms into an 'x' . "Time OUT!" Yelled the tiny lizard-like creature. Jumping down Mushu walked up to the Lion King as he tried to reason with him, and his protege Mulan. "Look- I know you're all scared and confused but Mulan here is a nice girl! She wouldn't hurt a fly! maybe some huns but that's beside the point!" Mushu crossed his arms and gave a knowing nod as Mulan put her sword away a confused expression on her face as Khan calmed down as well mirroring the same expression as his current master.

"Mushu... if you haven't realized it- the giant cat tried to attack us..." Mushu frowned as he turned towards the young woman. "Hey hey hey! WHO'S the mystical DRAGON here?! I know what I'm talking about! so just trust me alright?" Mulan face palmed as Mushu turned around a fanged smile on his face.

"Heya buddy! Nice to for you to drop by! I can see your not from these parts so let me- Mulan- and cow the horse greet'cha!" He held out a small claw- "Name's Mushu! Guardian of the Fa family Shrine and ALL POWERFUL DRAGON. Over there is Mulan hero of China!, and over there-" He points to the horse. "Is... well he's not important but we call him Khan." Said Khan just snorted annoyed but did nothing. "So do you have a name big guy?" Mulan chose this time intervene not thinking the huge tiger-like animal could talk.

"Mushu I don't think he can-" The tiny lizard glared at her which made her blink in surprise. "Just TRUST me on this girl! I'm an ALL POWERFUL dragon! I can SENSE these things!" Sighing inwardly she decided to remain quiet and see if this huge creature could talk as Mushu said...

[Simba]

Simba had readied his roar as soon as the Zebra-like creature had reared, readied to let out a strong, proud Roar that would throw others into a chaotic bind. In fact, he had been seconds away as soon as he saw the hairless monkey pull out something that shone like water but was long and straight, holding it in her hands. Like Sora’s… key blade… wasn’t that what he called it?[/I] the Lion thought, teeth barred in defense as he dug his claws further in to the ground. If she struck him with her weapon, he would surely strike back. He might be outnumbered, but he was quick, and Kingof the Pridelands!

However, the sudden very obnoxious voice that struck out caught him off guard, the Lion King blinking and letting his jaw hang open. “Uhhhh…” was that a… what was that that had risen on her sholduer? And why was it trying to stop them? Did he know the little red… lizard… thing? He couldn’t recall knowing him, but the voice felt… familiar, like he’d heard it long ago when he was but a gem. He blinked a few more times as the Lizard came closer, sniffing him briefly. He didn’t smell familiar, that was for sure… but yet he felt familiar somehow. He couldn’t place it, but that voice and attitude felt familiar to his ears, like he’d heard it while stuck as a Gem…

Simba looked up to Mulan and saw her put her sword away, reflecting her own movements by letting his haunches lower so that he didn’t look as battle-ready. He blinked at her, shaking his head a bit in confusion and disbelief. What the hell was going on here? And why was this little lizard thing being called a dragon? Wait… Mushu… Mushu… that name sounded familiar. Had… had Sora ever mentioned that name before? It felt like he had… but Simba couldn’t place it. Placing a paw over his face, Simba shook his head again slowly, trying to get a sense of things. But what sense was there to get? He’d somehow stumbled into another world apparently! And now this fast talking lizard was introducing himself and this apparent hero of China. Where the hell was China?

Leaning in closer to Musha, Simba raised an eyebrow at him and let his mouth hang open, still confused, but trying to place the name and face. The name was familiar, so familiar. “Uhhh…” Simba paused for a moment, looking to Mulan and then back to Mushu. “Simba,” he said, finally responding to Mushu’s question, then looking to Mulan. “And… where is China?” he asked, genuinely confused.

[Fa Mulan]

The two (plus the horse) watched the lion's movements. And while Mushu was calm, Mulan was on edge. She never seen a creature quite like this one. Add to the fact it TALKED surprised her more than it should of... I mean really- Mushu was a TALKING DRAGON. This shouldn't be so far of a stretch... right? "Sora is better at this thing than I am..." She mumbled, wondering why she thought of the odd boy along with the large duck and dog... Wait... surely they weren't from across the sea?

If they were that explained their odd clothes and weapons... Not given a chance to ponder to long Mushu spoke up once more as with his loud confident voice. Was it so odd to see such a small creature have such a loud voice? Well.. the smaller they are the bigger the bark her Grandma always said...

"China! Ya know? Big continent to the east? Filled with spirits, warriors and cows!" Khan snorted in annoyance at as he felt the tiny dragon was making a jab at him... "Hey Simba! We could show you around! Let you get you're bearings and all!" Mulan instantly knew that was a bad idea... "Mushu... that's not a good idea... what would the people think if I let it- erm.. him in?" Mushu gave her a pointed look before pointing at her almost angryly.

"Are you gonna deny this poor helpless creature?! Where's your honor girl?!" "This isn't the right time to speak of honor Mushu--" But Mushu wouldn't hear it, he ranted already in one of his tirades that Mulan sorely missed, but wish it wasn't NOW that he started it! "FINE! DISHONOR ON YOU, DISHONOR ON YOUR COW!-" Mulan face palmed before putting her hands in a placid manner hoping to calm the irate lizard-like dragon.

"Okay okay! Mushu, he can come! But I really don't think it's a good idea..." She ended in a mutter. Turning towards Simba she bowed, "We'd be honored for you to come with us Simba." "Yeah yeah! Enough of the pleasantries let's go! I gotta bad itch in my scales and I don't like it!" As Mulan went to get her father's horse, she looked at the sky, noticing it would be snowing soon in the mountains... Great just her luck. "Come on guys let's get moving before we get trapped in a snow storm." She beckoned as she slowly pulled Kahn along with her down the mountain pass trail. "Coming?"

[hope I'm not god modding or anything Dx]

[Simba]

You’d think meeting another animal that could talk would actually, yanno, be familiar to Simba. Or maybe even help to make things make sense. However, the small talking red lizard did not prove to be helpful, and seemed to be too much of a loud mouth. For once he was kinda wishing he could channel his inner Scar and just step on the lizard, and his face was no doubt showing it with the growing irritation. Perhaps the only ting that broke him out of it and threw him for even bigger of a loop was Mulan’s mentioning of Sora. His ears and face perked up looking to the woman, but she seemed highly distracted by the loud mouthed dragon and his constant talking.

“I… don’t know it, but I’m guessing it’s far away from Africa.” Simba said as Musha spoke about China and were it was. The fast talking lizard though soon lost him as he began speaking about showing the lion around, combined with the hairless monkey Mulan’s protests. Much of the exchangge between them seemed to go much over the Lion’s head, getting confused as he looked back and forth between them. Eventually, Mulan suggested coming along, if only because of a Snow Storm and to quell the annoying Lizard Mushu. That name… it was so familiar… “Sure… what’s snow?” he asked, confused. If it was linked to the cold he was feeling, he’d be glad to be rid of it and get away from it.

Quickly moving to catch up to Mulan on the zebra-like creature called a cow, And walked alongside it. “Um, Question miss, Mulan?” he asked, looking up to the woman. “You mentioned Sora… as in the cub the key-shaped weapon?” If it was the same Sora that Simba knew, then perhaps there’d be at least some hope of something beyond, well, confusion and all around weirdness. At least they weren’t freaking out again. Though, presumably more would?

[Fa Mulan]

Mulan continued walking as Mushu sat on Khan's back end watching the lion behind him. "Yeah, I'd say your prettah far from wherever this "Africa" is." Mushu shrugged as Mulan kept a look out in the front. The red lizard scratched his face a bit before trying to explain. "Er.. snow is the stuff underneath ya, see that cold white stuff? It's made out of water- and in cold places like this is freezes. So I guess you could call it frozen water?" Mushu half lectured half guessed as he stood up calling over to Mulan. "Hey Mulan! Tell old cow face here to hurry it up!" Getting a 'I'm trying Mushu!' from the front he snorted as he smacked the rump of the horse.

His mind elsewhere until the majestic lion spoke of a familiar name. "Sora? You know Sora too huh?" When hearing he was a cub Mushu frowned. "You sure we're talking about the same Sora? The Sora I know is yay big, with spiky brown hair, and big blue eyes, wields a weird weapon called the keyblade?" As Mushu explained he gave emphasis hoping the lion king would understand. Mushu had an idea of what was going on, since he (once and a while) listened to the old windbags at the shrine about other worlds and such- something he found interesting, but then soon after forgot about... Plus he didn't want to startle Mulan about the prospect of there being other worlds out there and that dark threat traversed the stars... Yeah... better keep his mouth shut. Especially when he didn't know much him self!

[Simba]

The Lizard seemed to do most of the talking now, and Simba was fine with this for at least his explanations. He wasn’t being annoying at least. Well, not as much, but he was being helpful. He didn’t know Africa, but guessed it was a good ways away at least, which still begged the question of how Simba got here from the Pridelands. Why had he traversed from his warm home, to this cold place? And worse, if he became hungry, what could he eat? Good thing he wasn’t hungry right now, considering he didn’t see any antelope. Or bugs, but he’d been trying to ween off bugs since not living with Timon and Pumba for a while.

Mushu’s description of Snow and what it was, well, it made sense in a way? He paused for a moment to lick the snow beneath his feet that had been crunching. Certainly tasted like cold water. Bit of dirt in it too. Still, while cold water was refreshing to drink, this cold was not pleasant to feel. “I see.” he said, quickly catching back up to the cow Mulan rode upon. “And I’m sorry for scaring you and your cow earlier,” he said to Mulan, turning to look to her before back to Mushu.

Now he was describing Sora. While Simba had used the term cub, and saw Sora as a small brown cub most of the time, Mushu’s description of him was reminiscent of Sora when he was one of the hairless monkeys. “Actually, I think we are talking about the same Sora,” Simba said, looking to Mushu and back to Mulan, then to Mushu. “At least, I remember sora as you describe him from many seasons ago, but I remember him more recently looking… well, more like myself. Perhaps he can change form or something.” What was he even saying?! Changing form? What was this. Sure the kid was powerful and had strange mojo working with him, but change form? But then wh had he looked both like a lion, and a hairless monkey?

[Fa Mulan]

Mulan listened before smiling, though no doubt Simba couldn't see her face. "Khan isn't a cow Simba, he's a horse. Mushu just likes to give him that 'nickname'" Mulan explained as Mushu smirked and Khan snorted before bucking the small dragon off of him causing the tiny terror to land face first into the snow. "Oof!"

[/url] Pulling his face out of the cold ice and snow he shook a fist at the now seemingly 'laughing' horse. (Which came out more of a long sudden neigh).

Mulan ignored this, used to the two's antics before listening in on more of conversation. "That's odd." She began. "Sora, at least the times I've seen him he was human..." Mushu ran back up Khan climbing up it's tail towards it's head before shaking his tail in front of the horses face and jumping up to Mulan's shoulder, sticking his tongue out at the equine.

Mulan however was deep in thought wondering why the large cat-like creature said he seen Sora as a cub... which she gathered was child... "Maybe Sora is capable of magic?" Mulan spoke up. "I mean, Mushu can use magic, I don't see why not?" She guessed as Mushu puffed his chest out proud, before suddenly deflating. "Er.. there's one problem with that Mulan, see I'm a MAGICAL dragon- of course I can." Mushu explained. "So you expect me to believe some random kid can use magic too? I mean sure he used some fancy stuff but I don't think it's the same thing girl." Mulan sighed as she turned towards Simba. "Well, it was just a thought."

"Simba what about yo--" Her words were cut short however as the sound of feet in the snow caught her attention, looking past Simba she noticed something she dreaded... And they were coming closer! "Simba watch out! Heartless!" The said Heartless lunged at Simba while a few snuck up on Mulan she slashed at some but there quite a few. It soon hit her like a ton of bricks- they were surrounded!

[Sorry if this doesn't make much sense =? And I hope you don't mind me bringing in heartless? xD][/blockquote][/blockquote][/justify][/size]

[Simba]

Mulan corrected Simba in calling her horse, Khan, a cow, and Simba blinked a bit. Horse? That was another term that he was not familiar with, and he paused to scratch his head with a paw, but shook the confusion off before following. “Oh, well, I am sorry for scaring you and calling you a cow then, Khan.” he said, apologizing to the horse, though it hadn’t quite registered to him yet that the horse couldn’t talk. As far as he knew, it was another type of Zebra. Being called a horse was… different though. Confusing, but at least Khan seemed to be funny, bucking off the annoying lizard which made Simba smile and laugh.

Simba looked forward, but listened to Mulan. “Well, I’ve seen Sora as a… human? Is that what you’re called? Either way, I’ve seen him as one before. He used to be able to… call for me, for battle. It was along ago, and it’s more like a distant memory in my heart compared to an actual thing that happened, but I just know he used to call for me, summon me to his side in battle against the heartless.” Simba explained, thinking back on all the times he’d been called in all the different worlds. “Perhaps if he was able to call me from wherever I was, it was magic he used to do so.” Simba shook his head. The word magic was not foreign to him, but he did not know it outright. Rafiki spoke of such things before, speaking of magic, and the worlds amongst the stars, and what was held in all of them.

The next words Mulan spoke were interrupted even after Simba had caught the sound of movement in the snow. His ears had turned on them, and as he looked, he had spotted a black heartless coming for him. It looked to be a shadow, but much taller, more human like. Simba barely dodged the attack as he moved his feet quickly, using a paw to swipe at the Neoshadow before turning to see the Heartless surrounding them. “I see you’re not unfamiliar to them,” Simba said, taking a defensive stance and growling at the creatures.

In a flash, Simba moved with agile strikes, lunging himself at the Neoshadows he could reach and then spinning quickly, striking them in a cirlce and managing to hit two of them. From there, he moved on to one, focusing and moving quickly again, striking in quick three claw combo and disorienting the heartless. “Whatever magic you supposedly have Mushu might be helpful!” Simba called, feeling a swipe at his back and letting out a small roar of pain to see one of the Neoshadows having struck him.

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Abilities:
Groundshaker - Simba spins around and attacks enemies surrounding him in reach [1 post cooldown]
Ferocious Claw - Simba attacks a three strike combo for less damage, but meant to disorient and enemy [1 post cooldown]

[Fa Mulan]

[Sorry for like, the month long wait! Dx]

"Oh yeahhh! Let's go kick some honeybuns!" Mushu exclaimed as Mulan got in a fighting stance her jian sword "Sword of the Ancestors were held tightly in her right hand. Nodding she rushed towards the oncoming Heartless slashing through the small shadow ones with ease. Mushu however was spitting fire at every nearby enemy, unaware of Simba's plight. Mulan however noticed the neroshadow's attack on the majestic lion and called for MUshu for help.

"Mushu! I need some of your magic!" Mushu who had just finished attacking the heartless nearby nodded before summoning fire to surround The hero of China's body in a torrent of flame. Charging at the neoshadow she swiped her fire bathed sword at it destroying it in a attack of burning flames. Skidding to a halt she noticed a few more Heartless had appeared and some of the stragglers were still around... She watched as Khan rear kicked a heartless who got to close to him and as Mushu continued burning any Heartless who got to close.

Gritting her teeth she realized they couldn't keep this up forever and they may have to escape... Looking towards Simba she ran over towards him. "Are you alright?" She asked watching as the fight progressed. She hated to say it...but they really might need to retreat...

Attacks;;;

Mushu Fire: Mushu breathes fire at nearby enemies. [Has a two post cool down]
[1/2]

Flametongue: Mulan charges into the air surrounded by Mushu's fire. [Has a two post cool down]
[1/2]

[Simba]

The flaming hero of China destroying a Neoshadow had caught the attention of Simba, but he still had his own to deal with. The two who had attacked him had become three, and seemed the heartless would not back down. He moved with purpose to try and dodge the blows of the neoshadows, but their sinking into the ground was causing confusion for Simba. He’d not dealt with such things before. He’d dealt with Heartless, sure, but not ones like these yet. Were there more than those that ran amongst his own world?

Mulan managed to get into range of Simba and stand near him as the three Neoshadows danced around him, prompting Simba to take a moment to catch his breath while remaining on guard. “Fine. There’s a lot of them though…” he said, his mind echoing Mulan’s own thoughts of potentially needing to retreat. A thought occurred to the majestic lion though, and it made him glance to Mulan. She was supposedly a hero of this land known as China, yes? That meant she was of a bold heart and a fellow warrior. Could the technique then work…? Better to try than not.

“Mulan… when I say… jump in the air… and land hard on the ground…” he said in a harsh whisper, watching the neoshadows and other heartless beginning to surround them. Simba’s haunches lowered and his claws extended, leg muscles contracting in preparation to spring forth. He could only hope it’d work… could it even work with a Human? Without Sora? He’d know soon enough.

“NOW!” Simba called, letting his muscles spring and expand, launching him up into the air and then forcing all of his body weight into the ground as well. He could feel the energy surrounding him as his Limit was being executed, driving paws and claws into the ground beneath him. The vibrations, combined with the energy of the limit, caused large juts of earthen rock to shoot up around him and Mulan, attacking the surrounding heartless. The strength of the rocks would depend all on if Mulan helped in the limit, and if she truly was a warrior of light. Perhaps she could mimic Sora, but could it work? Would it strengthen enough for two people? Well, they’d know soon enough, because it was time for the Wildcat to be released.

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Abilities:
Groundshaker - [1/1]
Ferocious Claw - [1/1]
Wildcat - Simba’s Limit Technique, it is much more powerful when combined with Sora after he has taken the form of a lion, but can be performed when Solo or with other warriors. It begins when Simba, either by himself or alongside another, leaps into the air and slams his paws down onto the ground, the sheer force of it causing rocks to just out from the earth around him to damage nearby enemies. [Limit: Twice per thread. 5 Post cool down between limits, cool down does not begin until Proud Roar is complete]

[Note: For Wildcat moves to be used later, feel free to opt to not have Mulan partake in them or interpret them for if a human was attacking alongside. Obviously creativity is kinda being tested x3]