After they were informed of Jafar's defeat at the hands of Sora, Spike and the King's lackeys, Maleficent and Hades had started discussing on what may happen going forward. With the progress their making, it may not be long until they put a stop to their plan, which is something they didn't want to happen.

But as Hades and Maleficent were discussing about the situation, just next to them, Riku was there with them, and even if they kept on talking, Riku remained silent, and just watched the conversation happen while thinking over what he's recently done.
"Hmph, that smarmy little vizier could've had em, if someone had stuck around to give him a hand. But thanks to him leaving right away, they were able to trap him within that lamp." Hades said mockingly to Riku who only glared back at him hearing it.

"I did my part, and he had done his. And I had brought the princess didn't I?" Riku questioned again while looking at Maleficent for an answer.

"Jafar was beyond his own help, consumed by his own hatred and ignorance. What that dragon and boy did was something he was too oblivious to see through, and in the end, he paid the price for it." Maleficent replied as she reflected on how Jafar was defeated recently.

"And one shouldn't let it burn too fiercely." Maleficent said while closing her eyes, and Hades was backing up a bit once he heard that.

"Whoa, whoa lighten up! I'm as cool as they come okay? But, speaking of which, kid, we've got something special for you." Hades said while looking towards Riku again who looked at Maleficent again who didn't turn to either of them still.

"We had a deal yes? You help us, and we grant you your wish.." Maleficent said as she used her magic to show an image of what looked like Riku's lost friend unconscious in another world far away.

"Kairi!" Riku said with surprise and worry on what's happened to her after what happened to their own world.

"Go to her, your vessel is waiting." Maleficent ordered just as someone new began to enter the room, and was revealed to be a fierce pirate known as Captain Hook from the world he's from.

"Just remember this is no pleasure cruise! It won't be a pleasant voyage!" Hook warned while Riku felt something was off about this.

"Why are you doing all of this for me? What's the catch?" Riku questioned again while Maleficent turned to him finally.

"Catch, what's the catch? Silly boy.. your like a son to me, I only want you to be happy." Maleficent said with a smile while she reached towards Riku who quickly deflected her hand the moment it got too close.

"I seriously doubt that." Riku said with an unconvinced look which she just shrugged off.

"Believe what you wish. But lest we forget, I kept my end of the bargain." Maleficent reminded while Riku just stayed silent again, and he soon turned around and began walking off with Hook to find Kairi knowing it's the only way to find where she is.

But far away from where they currently were, we cut back to Spike and the other's after their adventure in Agrabah. While it was an interesting world to see with what time they spent there, they still needed to keep going to seek out other worlds to see where they can find Sora's friends, and where Jasmine was taken. It was a bad sign as it is as the Heartless were disrupting the world's order, and trying to drag things down to darkness. But with the progress their making, hopefully they'll find where it's all coming from soon, and put a stop to it.

But for now, they were heading back to Traverse town to see what else they can find there, while it was nice having time to rest on the ship while they head across different worlds, it gave them more time to think again. Spike was still conflicted on what Maleficent plan is, she's clearly working with the villains they've seen so far thanks to Jafar, and he's had a lot to think on what will happen to Jasmine and Alice, it's had him more worried the more he thinks over it, and the further they go into this, he's felt more uneasy about this, especially after he used that dark power.

And after a while of flying once again, they all soon reached Traverse Town again to see if there's anything else they can find here, it may not have much left after they closed the Keyhole of this town, but it wouldn't hurt to give it another look around.

The four of them walked through the main gates again and were in the First District again, and they looked around to see where they should go, nothing much had really changed, and there may not be much here to see.
"So, why are we back here again guys?" Spike asked as they walked through the town to try and find something.

"There might've been something we missed back here before we last left the place, so it wouldn't hurt to make a quick visit back here right?" Sora replied while looking down at Spike who had his concerns over this.

"I just think we should be trying to reach any further worlds out there, let's not forget what happened to Jasmine. If Maleficent captured her while we took down Jafar, she may be after other people like her and Alice. And if she finds my own world.. I don't want that happening to Twilight, or any of my friends.." Spike said with fear at the thought of what she could be doing now.

"Yeah, I can understand why, but let's not forget we also have to keep getting stronger in order to take her down, we've faced some pretty big threats so far, but it'll only get harder the further we go." Sora said as he crossed his arms again.

"Sora's right Spike, maybe we should head back to Olympus Coliseum when we're done? I bet Hercules would be glad to help us with some training!" Goofy suggested with a happy smile.

"That sounds like a great idea Goofy! We should stop by Cid's shop to get some supplies, then we'll head back to see if a tournament is opened up!" Donald replied which Spike liked the sound of, if anyone can help them get stronger, it would be Hercules.

"Sounds like fun! Come on, let's see what we can find there." Spike replied as they went into Cid's shop to see what they can get.

They all walked into the main area and tried looking around for what they can find, aside from some nice looking bracelets within the counter, as well as a large crystal that looked really magical, there wasn't much to see from this place since they were last here.

But as Sora looked around a bit more, he took notice of something lying down just next to the counter, and out of curiosity, he walked up to see what it is.
"Guys? I think I found something." Sora announced which got their attention.

"What is it?" Spike replied as they went back to eachother to see it. And to their surprise, they saw a small little puppet lying down there, and it looked.. alive?!

"Who is this?" Spike asked with surprise just until something hopped out of Goofy's pocket and landed on his shoulder, and it looked to be like a small cricket with a hat and had fine clothing on while holding a little cane, and he instantly recognized who this little guy was.

"Well well, as I live and breath! If it isn't Pinocchio! Your okay!" The cricket said with joy while he hopped down while Spike and Sora looked confused on who he is.

"Guys? Who is this? I don't think we've been introduced yet?" Sora asked as this was their first time seeing him.

"Oh right! I completely forgot! Sora, Spike, this is Jiminy Cricket, he set out with us from our castle to help find you both! He's keeping track of the progress we've made in his journey, sorry we didn't introduce him sooner." Donald introduced while the cricket looked at them and bend down in a polite way to introduce himself.

"Pleased to finally speak with ya. Sorry we haven't spoken properly before! But with all that fighting you were doing, I couldn't find the proper time to introduce myself." Jiminy said with a smile while Spike smiled back and chuckled knowing he's been with them this entire time keeping track of things.

"Nice to meet you! You really surprised me honestly! I honestly expect to know we had a small guy like you helping us out! But it's nice to have the extra help!" Spike replied as he used his pinkie to shake his hand which Donald and Goofy smiled at.

"Gawrsh, I'm glad to see you've finally met! Jiminy here had escaped his world before it fell to darkness, just like Sora's, he ended up at our castle just before we came to this town! But I'm glad to see he's holding on with us just fine!" Goofy said with a laugh while Sora felt bad knowing his world was lost just like his own.

"You lost your world too?" Sora asked with guilt while Jiminy felt really sad as he reflected on what happened during that whole mess.

"I did indeed, I was separated from the people I knew, and Pinocchio here looks to have ended up here, I'm his conscience! Meant to help him make the right choices so he can one day become a real boy!" Jiminy explained which was interesting to know.

"A real boy? How did he even come to life?" Spike asked with surprise as he looked back at Pinocchio who was starting to wake up upon hearing many voices around him.

"Hmm? Jiminy, is that you?" Pinocchio asked curiously while he was finally waking up, and that made them all turn to him to help explain where he is.

"Why yes Pinocchio, it is! It's so great to see your okay!" Jiminy said with joy while he turned to him who was happy knowing he's alright.

"Where are we Jiminy? What happened to father?" Pinocchio asked with worry while looking around for someone else that they were separated from.

"I'm afraid that Geppetto's still missing, but don't worry, we're in a safe place, these folks here are helping us find him and help others, we've been to a lot of different places, but we're not gonna give up until we find him, right fellas?" Jiminy asked hopefully while looking at everyone else who nodded all at once hearing it.

"Of course!" Donald replied while Spike looked at Pinocchio with fascination.

"Why are you even here little guy? You weren't here when we were last in this shop, so where were you?" Spike asked curiously which made him a bit nervous to answer.

"I was.. playing hide and seek." Pinocchio answered which made him raise an eye.

"Really?" Spike asked with an unconvinced look hearing that, and Jiminy was also upset knowing he might've been doing that this whole time.

"And here I was, up all night just worried sick about you! Why of all the.... Pinocchio?!" Jiminy said with surprise as they suddenly saw Pinocchio's nose magically grow out, and he could instantly tell that this was a lie from him.

"Pinocchio, are you telling the truth?" Jiminy asked with an upset look seeing that he lied to him again as he did this back in their own world too.

"Yes!" Pinocchio lied again which just upset him a bit more.

"Then tell me, what is that you have with you?" Jiminy asked again as he noticed a small item that looked like a basic Potion with him right besides the counter.

"It was a present!" Pinocchio said in defense again while everyone let them talk this out.

"No fibbing now! You know you are not supposed to tell lies. A lie only grows and grows, until you get caught. Plain as the nose on your face! Remember what the Blue Fairy told you back home!" Jiminy reminded while Pinocchio was still a bit confused.

"But.. if you want something, why wait? Why not just take it?" Pinocchio asked which Spike didn't like hearing.

"It would only get you in more trouble once your caught kid, believe me, I've had my own experience with taking stuff! And it did NOT turn out well until I got help from my own friends back in my world." Spike said as he recalled his little growth incident again just like back in that treasure chamber.

"See? Even our little friend here knows what would happen by doing stuff like this! You need some advise from your conscience." Jiminy said while Spike took the item and went t o properly pay for it which the new salesman didn't mind after hearing about this.

"That's right, your my conscious Jiminy! I'll never lie as long as your with me!" Pinocchio said honestly which resulted in his nose shrinking back to almost looking normal again which made Jiminy smile knowing he's telling the truth this time.

"Please remember Pinocchio, you need to be honest and good to become a real boy, you promised Geppetto you would be right?" Jiminy asked once again which Pinocchio nodded at to confirm.

"Yes, I promise!" Pinocchio replied again while Spike came back to them and handed Pinocchio the little item he wanted to get.

"Next time, please just try to ask, or pay for it if you have the money okay? Lying to get what you want, won't help any of us." Spike advised while he gave it to him before backing up again.

"Thank you sir! " Pinocchio said gratefully while Spike smiled again and shook his hand and shook it again.

"Please just call me Spike, these are my friends, Sora, Donald, and Goofy." Spike said as he properly introduced him to his friends which Pinocchio understood.

"Nice to meet you little guy!" Sora said with a smile while Pinocchio stood up and smiled back seeing how friendly they all are.

"Nice to meet you too! Are you all really going to try to find my father Geppetto? He's still out there!" Pinocchio asked with worry for his safety.

"Don't worry, we'll keep searching for him until we bring him here." Spike assured while Jiminy nodded and hopped onto Spike's shoulder right after that.

"And while we're gone, we want you to stay here where it's safe, there are all sorts of dangers and temptations out there, it's no place for a fragile little boy like you!" Jiminy advised while Pinocchio was a bit worried about it.

"But what if you all need my help? What if Geppetto needs my help? I can help out!" Pinocchio said with a hopeful look while Jiminy shook his head.

"I know you want to help him Pinocchio, but what's out there is something we don't want to risk harming you, your still a small boy, and we don't want anything to happen to you. Please, stay here, and try to behave while we're gone, I promise we'll be back as soon as we can." Jiminy assured again while Pinocchio sighed in disappointment, but understood why he was being told this.

"Aw.. okay Jiminy, just promise you'll bring him back safely, please?" Pinocchio asked one more time while they all smiled and gave him an assuring smile again.

"Don't worry, we'll find him soon! We'll always be there to help out our friends!" Sora said confidently while giving a thumbs up.

"No matter what world he's out there in, we'll bring him home safe!" Goofy assured too while Donald was tapping his feat on the ground.

"We'll do what we can kid, just try not to lie please?" Donald asked hopefully while Pinocchio looked around the place before smiling back at them in response.

"Of course! Just be careful out there!" Pinocchio said as they felt ready to leave again after meeting this little guy.

"Don't worry, we will!" Spike assured once again while Jiminy was writing this down on a small journal he had with him.

"Are we ready to go everyone?" Jiminy asked while looking at the others who all were eager to get going.

"Of course! Let's go guys!" Spike said with a smile while they all finally left the shop, and headed back to their ship to find where Geppetto could possibly be, if he's in one of the future worlds they'll go to, it'll at least make things easier for them to find him. And with so much they still have to get done, they all headed out again to their next world, and hoped they'll find the answers they need.

Author's Note

Thanks for reading this everyone! Sorry this chapter was a bit short, but given that this was based on just one small scene in the game that helped set up the Monstro world, there wasn't much I could do with it, but I hope I handled blending Spike in this scene well.

But now that they've met Pinocchio, we are in fact heading into the Monstro part of the game now, one of my least favorite worlds in the series, but the plot that came along with it involving Riku did make it interesting at least( Didn't excuse the frustrating layout though)

Btw, I was hoping to ask, who else often forgot that Jiminy was even with the gang during their adventures in the game? It wasn't until this part in the game, as well as more scenes in Chain of Memories, and Recoded where Jiminy actually felt like he was part of the group, at least in my opinion. Even if he helps keep track of your progress on worlds and stuff, I honestly forgot he was still there given just how little screentime he had, if anyone else had that same issue, please let me know.

But other then that, hope this chapter was good to you all at least, we'll be going to Monstro soon, so I hope you look forward to that. Thanks for reading this, and have a good day!