??????: Well, well.
They look over to the entrance curtain and see an old wizard in blue robes with an
extremely long beard. He is carrying a carpet bag and a wand
??????: You’ve arrived sooner than I expected.
Sora: Wha... You knew we were coming?
??????: Of course.
Sora: Are you...a Heartless?
Donald: He doesn’t look like one.
??????: Oh, my. No. My name is Merlin. As you can see, I am a
sorcerer. I spend much of my time traveling. It’s good to be home. Your king has
requested my help.
Goofy: King Mickey?
Merlin: Yes, indeed. Donald, Goofy. And who might you be, young
man?
Sora: I’m Sora.
Merlin: Ah. So, you have found the key.
Donald: What did the king ask you to do?
Merlin: Just a moment...
He walks up to the stairs and sets down his carpet bag before reaching the center of
the raised platform. He lifts his wand high in the air
Merlin: Presto!
Dust flies around the carpet bag as it opens and out pops teapots, tables, drawers,
and chairs, small at first, but quickly growing larger. The wacky wizard dances around
while waving his wand, directing the items from the bag to their respective places in
the house. Soon after, the room is entirely furnished, complete with bed, desk, and
multiple piles of books
Merlin: There, now. Ahem.
He turns to face Sora
Merlin: Your king asked me to train you in the art of magic. We can
start anytime you like. Let me know when you’re ready to begin the training. Oh, and one
more thing.
He turns to the entrance where a small model of a royal carriage is placed on the
floor next to the telescope in the open window. Magic sparkles in the air coalesce at
the carriage’s place and form an elderly woman in blue robes with a pink bow around her
neck. She wears her hood over her white hair and holds up a long magic wand. She smiles
at them sweetly
?????: Hello. I’m the Fairy Godmother. Your king asked me to help,
too. I will assist throughout your journey.
Merlin: I do not know how much I can be of help, but do stop by
anytime.
Sora hands him the book
Merlin: Oh, that book... So, Cid asked you to bring this. Thank you.
You wish to know what kind of book it is? I don’t even know, myself. In fact, it’s not
mine. Somehow it found its way into my bag one day. It was such a curious book, I asked
Cid to repair it for me. Well, I guess I’ll put it here somewhere, for now. This book
holds a great secret. The missing pages will unlock it.
He points to a small bedside table
Merlin: I’ll leave the book over there. Do look at it whenever you
like. My best regards to Cid for repairing it for me. Oh, and about that stone of
yours... You should ask the Fairy Godmother about that.
They speak to the Fairy Godmother and show her Leon’s stone
Sora: Do you know what this is?
Fairy Godmother: Oh, the poor thing! He has turned into a summon
gem.
Sora: A summon gem?
Fairy Godmother: This little creature lived in a world that was
consumed by darkness. When a world vanishes, so do its inhabitants. But this one has
such a strong heart, he became a gem instead of vanishing with his world.
Sora: Can he regain himself?
Fairy Godmother: Yes, but only his spirit. Now, watch!
She waves her wand
Fairy Godmother: Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo!
Sora is granted the power to summon Simba
Fairy Godmother: Whenever you call, he will help you. If you find any
more of these, bring them to me. Don’t worry, when their worlds are restored they will
return there. Sora, please help save them.
Sora: Don’t worry, I will.