"Monsters don't sleep under your bed, they sleep inside your head." - Unknown

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Back on the legacy, Boss was relaxing on the crows' nest and was bored out of his mind. He didn't know what to do. It's been a week since he left Disney Castle and things were starting to get crazy for him. 

Mickey sent him to the Naval Academy, he was being watched by Moka, Captain Amelia was busy, Jim was resting in his quarters and most of the crew on the Legacy didn't even like him. Leaving him all alone. Of course, he had Moka to talk to, but she was busy with duties and was making sure everything is alright. To Boss's surprise, Moka is actually really respected by the crew. They invite her to hang out with them, Amelia talks to her when she gets the chance, and she has that smile that could light up the room. To Moka, the crew, Jim, and Amelia are her family. They have known each other for a long time and they always have fun when they're together. Boss forgot what having a family is like. 

Sure Mickey and Minnie have taken him in and raised him as one of their own. But Mickey wasn't there that much because he was always busy as King of Disney. Minnie however, was always there for him whenever he's in trouble. He always addressed her as Minnie, he never called her "Mom" once. A lot was going through his mind after having 'the talk' with Minnie. Boss kind of felt bad and still remember what Minnie said to him.

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Flashback

Minnie: "Now remember, you are representing Disney castle and our family. The people of Crescentia are very strict and they will not tolerate foolish behavior. Especially after what you did."

Boss: [Sighs and rolls his eyes] "I know, I know, I'm sorry that I missed the ceremony and I promised and it won't happen again. I'll just catch the next one."

Minnie: [Gives Boss the look] "You know the ceremony was a one-time thing, right?

Boss: [Sweats] "Oh..."

Minnie: [Sighs] "Look, Boss, I know you're young and living your life to the fullest and that's fine. You can go to Naboo, Atlantis, Marvel City, and anywhere you want. I just think that it's time to grow up and face reality."

Boss: [Crosses his arms] "And what is that?"

Minnie: [Looks at Boss with a serious expression] "You, being the successor of the king and protecting all of Disney."

Boss was frozen when he heard what Minnie said.

Boss: [Stunned] "Wait...can you repeat...? I think I didn't catch that."

Minnie: [Serious] "You are gonna be the future king of Disney."

Boss: [Breaking down] "Why...Why does it have to be me? If anyone is gonna be king of Disney, it obviously has to be Sora! He's the one that people love the most!"

Minnie: [Sighs] "Sora isn't part of the Family Boss. Yes, he did save a lot of realms from the heartless millions of times and many of our subjects, including myself and Mickey, are thankful to him. But by tradition, It has to be a royal family member. I know that this is a lot for you to take but...you just have to face it."

Boss: [Looks at Minnie with Daggers in his eyes] "...I don't want to be King. I don't want to be like someone that doesn't show up for my birthdays, one that doesn't even think about me once, always is strict with everything I do, AND WHAT PISSES ME OFF THE MOST, IS THAT MOUSE DOESN'T EVEN THINK ABOUT HOW. I. FEEL!!" [Intense breathing]

Minnie didn't know what to say at this moment, the only thing that she could do is feel sorry for him and try to calm him down.

Minnie: [Soft Expression] "...Boss, Look at me."

Boss knelled down to Minnie's level and Minnie cupped Boss's face with her right hand. Her touch calmed him down a bit. He looked at Minnie to hear what she has to say.

Minnie: [Sad Smile] "I know you're angry and I understand. But don't take this the wrong way, He cares about you and he feels really bad about all the things he has done. Just...give him another chance when you get back, okay?"

Boss looked at Minnie and felt calm from Minnie's warm touch. Even though she was his adopted mother, Boss was very close to Minnie.

Boss: [Sighs and nods] "Okay."

Flashback ends

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For the first time in a while, Boss thought about giving Mickey another chance. He didn't know what to think about it. He's on his own now and every decision that he makes is on him. He looked up and stared at the Enthrium. He couldn't believe the number of stars that are up there and the number of worlds undiscovered. He wished that he could go on an adventure and feel excited about it. An adventure, that would be worth it. Something that will get his blood boiling with excitement & adrenaline.

Just then, he heard Moka saying good night to the crew as they were about to go to sleep. He looked down and for some reason, he couldn't look away. Her black hair was twinkling from the stars, her uniform was shiny, her eyes were shining gold, and she just looked beautiful. Boss didn't know how a girl like Moka existed in the Disney verse, but he didn't mind.

As Moka was heading back to her quarters, she looked up and spotted Boss just sitting alone in the crows' nest. At first, she thought about ignoring him and leaving him there, but for some reason, she couldn't leave him alone. So, she climbed up and wanted to be with him.

As for Boss, he was just minding his own business when he noticed Moka coming up. He was surprised that she was making her way toward him. After climbing up, she jumped into the crows' nest and sat right next to him with a smile on her face.

Moka: [Smiles] "Hey..."

Boss: [Notices Moka] "Oh. Hey...."

Moka: [Bites lip] "...Mind if I joined you?"

Boss: [Nods] "Yeah, Sure."

Since it was a tight squeeze, Boss moved over a little bit so that Moka could have some room to move. They both looked up at the Enthrium and couldn't believe the number of stars glittering in the night sky.

A few minutes of awkward silence went by until Moka decided to break it.

Moka: [Looks up and smiles] "Beautiful, isn't it?"

Boss: [Nods] "Yeah...I guess."

The awkward silence formed again.

Boss and Moka: "There's something I need to-" [They both look at each other]

Moka: "Oh, you first."

Boss: "No please, you go first."

Moka: [Bites lip] "Oh... Okay."

Moka played with her hair and Boss find it adorable. She cleared her throat as she sat up straight.

Moka: [Looks at Boss] "Boss, I've noticed that you have been avoiding everyone on this ship...including me. You think that I hadn't noticed, but I did. You can believe me or not, but I'm worried about you and I mean it."

Boss was taking back by what Moka has said.

Moka: [leans in close to Boss] "Is there anything going on in your mind? If you don't want to talk about it, it's okay I'll-"

Boss: [Shocked] "Uh...did you hit your head or something? Because this is the first time that you treat me nice."

Moka: [Annoyed look] "Oh come on. Don't ruin it." [Hit's Boss shoulder lightly] 

Boss: [Chuckles] "Okay, Okay, I'm sorry. To be honest, there is something that's been bothering me for a while. To be honest, I want to talk about it with someone. Would you mind listening?"

Moka smiled when she heard Boss asking her to listen.

Moka: [Nods] "Sure!"

Time passed when Boss was explaining the situation to Moka and she couldn't believe what she was hearing.

Moka: [Shocked] "Wait, Wait...You're telling me that you're the successor of King Mickey!?"

Boss: [Rolls his eyes] "How many times do I have to say that, Yes, I'm gonna be the future king."

Moka: [Trying to process what Boss said] "This is so much to take in...I...I don't know what to say."

Boss: [leans back and looked at the Enthrium] "If I'm gonna be honest, I don't want to be king."

Moka: [Looks at Boss] "Why would you say that. I think it sounds awesome?"

Boss: [Shrugs] "Eh. I mean being king is great and all, but what is the fun in that. All you do is just sit in a chair making sure that everything is alright and making everyone happy. It's also a lot of responsibility, which I don't have all."

Moka: [Annoyed look] "You don't."

Boss: [Sits up and looks at her] "I know that but...I'm scared. I'm at an age where at any moment, I could be crowned king of Disney. I'm not ready for that responsibility. If anyone is ready to be king, it's Sora. He is loved and respected by the people of Disney. Hell, I not even loved or liked on this ship. Everybody just thinks that I'm a troublemaker that always causes problems. Point is...he saved them from the Heartless millions of times." [Sighs] "He's a somebody ...and I'm a nobody."

Moka could tell by the look on Boss's face that he was upset and he was really scared. Moka felt the same way when she was promoted to "First Officer" after she graduated from the academy. Sure there were a lot of first officers that we better than her for Captain Amelia, but Amelia chose her.

Moka: "...I understand how you feel." [Boss looks at Moka] "I felt the same way as you did when I was promoted to "First Officer" after graduating from the academy. The responsibility that was on me was heavy and I was nervous. I felt like running away. But Amelia was always there to guide and teach me what a First officer's responsibility is. Even if I go over boards sometimes."

Boss: [Smirks] "You totally go overboard."

Moka: [Looks at Boss and Smirks] "Shut up..."

They both chuckled.

Moka: "Sure there were a lot of First Officers that we're way better than me. But in the end, She picked me and she is like a mother that I never had before."

Boss: "...did your parents..?"

Moka: [Nods] "Died...? Yeah. They fought in the war to defeat the heartless. I never had the chance to meet them. But I heard many stories about them on how brave they fought with Sora against the heartless. I grew up in an orphanage in Cresnestia so..." [looked up] "I always had a dream where I go on a crazy adventure and explore the stars above wondering what is out there. Experience feelings that I never felt before. I don't know, I guess it some crazy dream of mind."

Boss: "I don't think it's crazy at all." [Moka looks at him] "If you have a dream, then pursue it with everything you got and make it come true. Who gives a damn if people think it's crazy."

Moka: [Smiles] "Thanks, Boss."

Boss: [Shakes head and looks at Moka] "No, I should be thanking you. I feel better now than before."

Moka blushed at the compliment that she received from Boss. Luckily, Boss didn't see it because it was dark.

Moka: "Well, I think it's time we go to bed, it's kind of late."

Boss: [Nods] "Yeah. I'll walk you to your quarters if you like."

Moka: [Smirks] "Well, look at you being such a gentleman. Ho ho ho."

Boss: "Please don't tease me."

Both of them climbed down and Boss was walking Moka to her quarters. 

Moka: [Turns around and looks at Boss] "Well, this is where we part ways. I'm glad you feel better."

Boss: [Nervously laughs] "Yeah, thanks."

Moka: [Plays with her hair] "And I want to apologize for the way I treated you."

Boss: [Chuckles] "Nah, you good. I deserved it anyway."

Moka giggled and Boss gave a nervous chuckle. For some reason, Boss felt happy when he was with her tonight.

Moka: "Good night, Boss."

Boss: "Night, Moka."

Moka went into her quarters and Boss was left outside.

Boss: "Huh, she was as bad as I thought she was. I mean sure she has an attitude but who knew that she could be this friendly when you get her on her good side. And also." [looks back] "I know you're there, so you can come out now."

Amelia came out of hiding and looked at Boss.

Amelia: [Leans on a poll and crosses her arms] "I saw what you did there."

Boss: [Crosses his arms and smirks] "And?"

Amelia: "She likes you and based on what I saw. I see good chemistry between the two of you."

Boss: [Smiles] "I hate to admit, she is friendly when you get on her good side."

Amelia: [Sighs] "She's...a wonderfully first officer. The finest one that I could ever wish for. I remember meeting her after she graduated. She reminds me of Mr. Arrow."

Boss: "Who's Mr. Arrow?"

Amelia faced changed when Boss mentioned his name and Boss knew he stepped on a landmine.

Boss: [realizes he stepped on a landmine and gets nervous] "Oh, I'm sorry, oh wow look at the time. I'm going to sleep so...uh...catch you later."

Boss ran to his quarters as fast as he can. Amelia was sad when Mr. Arrow was mentioned. She wanted to talk to him about Mr. Arrow, but Boss was already gone.

Amelia: [Chuckles] "That little brat..."

Amelia went to her quarters and turned in for the night. Moka was thinking about Boss and Boss was thinking about why Amelia didn't chase him when he mentioned Mr. Arrow. Only time will tell.

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The next day, everyone went back to doing their things. Moka was inspecting the ship, The crew was reporting into Jim, and Amelia was still in her quarters. Boss, woke up and headed straight to the dining hall. He was hoping that Ace wasn't there because of the still the last time they met. But his hopes were destroyed and Ace was in the dining hall talking to the crew. Ace noticed Boss walking in to get a bite, but he ignored him and saw him walked to a table that wasn't far away from him. He was too busy talking to 2 cabin boys that were around Boss's age and they were discussing something. Boss noticed the two cabin boys and was surprised they were his age. He could hear them discussing something about Sora and his friends.

Ace: "I ain't gonna get on that, but I ain't gonna be like everyone else about what you did or didn't do, forget all of that! What I'm asking you is a simple question!"

Cabin Boy 1: "Yes!"

Ace: "we-we talking about the G.H.O.A.T here, the greatest here of all time, Sora! And you running your mouth saying that you can beat him one on one. Why are you saying something so...BLASPHEMOUS-!!"

Cabin Boy 1: "If I was still training at the Naval Academy, He would need help!"

Cabin boy 2: "Really?" [Sarcastically]

Cabin Boy 1: "He's too small! His name is big and y'all acting like he's a God or Something!"

Cabin Boy 2: "BECAUSE HE IS A GOD YOU IDIOT!!"

Cabin Boy 1: "Maybe if it were a 3 on 3 maybe I'm good. But One on One, I'm undefeated Never Lost!"

Ace: "...Will you stop it, Bruno, you're just making a fool out of yourself!"

Boss couldn't help but chuckle at what Bruno said out of his mouth. There was no way in hell, he'll defeat Sora. Sora is a hero and respect by all of Disney, and Bruno is just a nobody that works as a cook on the legacy.

Bruno: "So what, do you think I care, NO! I'll take on anyone. I don't care if it's Mickey, Goofy, Donald, Elsa, or anyone. I'll even take on that prince from Disney Castle!"

At that moment, Boss turned around and faced him. Ace and the other cabin boy noticed.

Boss: "So...you'll take on the prince you say?"

Bruno turned around.

Bruno: "Who the hell are...wait...you're that trouble maker. Aren't you?"

Boss: "That's me. The trouble-making prince from Disney Castle."

Bruno: "If it isn't my lucky day." [Turns to Ace and the other cabin boy] "Watch this guy, it'll be over quick."

Bruno threw a fist at Boss and Boss caught it with his right hand and threw him onto a nearby table. Ace and the other cabin boy were shocked. Boss was capable of defending himself. He knew karate, taekwondo, Jiu-Jitsu, and a lot more.

Boss: "Thank god for the lessons that I took in the palace."

Bruno was slowly getting up.

Boss: "So...did you learn your lesson?"

Bruno: "Argh!! I'm not done yet!!"

Bruno did a roundhouse kick and Boss dodged it like it was nothing. He threw some uppercuts and punches, but to no avail. Boss was getting tired of this. He grabbed Bruno's right arm and spun him in the air like he was a ragged doll. He fell on the ground with a thud and Boss grabbed Bruno by the hair to meet with his eyes.

Boss: "Yield...You don't want to do this."

Bruno knew that he lost this fight and there was nothing he could do.

Bruno: [Growls] "Tsk...I yield."

Boss smile and helped Bruno up. Ace and the other cabin boy were shocked by how fast that ended. Boss felt a sense of pride that he won, but he wasn't fully satisfied. He looked at ace and the other cabin boy.

Boss: "You!" [Points finger at the other cabin boy] "What's your name?"

Cabin Boy 2: "Uh...Fuuno."

Boss: "Nice to meet you Fuuno." [Extends out a hand for a handshake] "The name is Boss and did you and this" [looks at Bruno] "loudmouth here made the soup?"

Fuuno: "Uh...yes?"

Boss: [Eyes Sparkle] "...I loved it!"

Fuuno: "Really?! I'm glad you liked it!"

Boss: "Yeah it was really good! What did you put in it?" [Takes another bite]

Fuuno: "It was my specialty, Orcus Galacticus Whale Meat"

Boss: [stops eating the soup] "...Oh..uh...Touching." [trying his best to put on a smile]

Boss noticed that Ace was looking at him and Boss stared at him back. Just then Moka came down.

Moka: "Jeez, it's lively here."

Everyone besides Boss: "Moka!"

Boss was surprised by how the kitchen staff greeted Moka.

Moka: "Hey guys!" [looks at Boss] "Hey Boss."

Boss: "Sup."

Fuuno: "What brings you here Moka, Are you here to have my soup specialty?" [Pulls out soup]

Moka: "ah...thanks...but, no thanks. I'm good."

Fuuno: "Oh...okay."

Boss: "So what brings you here then?"

Moka: "Oh, We're approaching Crescentia and Amelia wants you in her quarters."

Boss: "Alright, I'll head up there now." [looks at Bruno, Fuuno, & Ace] "See ya guys."

Boss went to the upper deck leaving Moka and the others in the Dining Hall.

Ace: "He has no idea, does he Moka?"

Moka: "About what?"

Ace: "...It's nothing. Anyway-" [Turns to Bruno & Fuuno] 

Bruno watched Boss leave with stars in his eyes.

Bruno: "He's so cool!!"

Ace couldn't help but groan.

Ace: "Alright...Bruno! Fuuno...! Come help clean up the kitchen."

Bruno & Fuuno: "Okay!"

As Bruno and Fuuno raced to the kitchen to clean up. Ace looked at Moka.

Ace: "Moka, I want to leave you with this. Be there for Boss. As much as I despise that kid, I know that you look at him as a friend. So...Please be there for him."

Moka: "Um...Okay?"

Ace walked to the kitchen barking orders to Bruno and Fuuno.

Moka: "What was that about?"

Boss, in the meantime, was walking to Amelia's door with a lot of thoughts running through his head.

Boss: "I wonder what the Captain wants to talk about me. I don't for sure, but I have to find out."

Boss knocked on Amelia's Door and the captain opened the door. But she had a stern look that it was serious.

Amelia: "Come in Boss."

Boss: "Am I in trouble?"

Amelia: "No...But I have to tell you something and I can't say it in public."

Boss was a little concerned as he stepped inside. He spotted Jim Hawkins standing on the left side of Amelia's desk. If Jim was there, then it's serious. He sat down and listened to what Amelia has to say.

Amelia: "Listen to me carefully. What I'm about to tell you...is highly top secret."

Boss: "Is it your ball of yarn collection?"

Amelia gave him the look.

Boss: "Sorry."

Amelia: [Sighs & rolls her eyes] "Just two hours ago, we received word that the Kingdom of Arendelle was just attacked by an unknown force. The Queen of Arendelle, Elsa, was murdered in cold blood and the people of Arendelle were enslaved as well. Those who resist were immediately executed. We may believe that it is heartless. We also have evidence that they have a new leader. and by the looks of it, he looks dangerous."

Boss couldn't believe what he was hearing.

Boss: "Do you have a photo of the new leader?"

Amelia: "We do."

Amelia hands Boss a photo of him.

Amelia: "His name is Oblivion. We don't have a lot of actual evidence about him. But, at least we know what he looks like."

Boss: [Looks at The Picture] "Why are you telling me this...? Does Moka even know about it...?" [Puts its down] 

Amelia: [Shakes head] "...No...She doesn't know about it. I'm telling you this because your the only person on this ship that I know that can keep a secret. Moka maybe my first officer, but she isn't ready for information like this..."

Boss's heading was going in circles. First, Moka started to treat her nicely, Minnie told him that he was gonna be the new king of Disney, he ate soup that had whale meat in it and now Amelia is telling him top-secret information.

Amelia: "And I do have proof..." [looks at Jim] "Mr. Hawkins, if you please."

Jim: [Nods] "Yes Ma'am."

Jim closed the blinders and turn on the projector revealing photos of the Kingdom of Arendelle. Boss was in total disbelief by what he saw.

Boss: [Terrified] "How...How did this happen?"

Amelia: "We don't know. As far as we know, these photos show that Arendelle...is no more. Boss, listen to me. Your life is about to change rather you like it or not. Your father, King Mickey, is already on his way to Arendelle."

Boss: "Does he know about the attack?"

Amelia: [Nods] "Yes...That is why..."

Boss: "That is why what...?"

Amelia: [Sighs] "That is why ...Mickey along with Sora and his friends, are going to the kingdom of Arendelle to take out the Heartless."

Boss didn't know what to do at that moment. All he could do was fear for the worst. Mickey Is going to take out the heartless with Sora and his friends. But, What could they do? Sure they have magic key blades, but they haven't faced an enemy like this. Amelia & Jim felt bad for Boss because Mickey is going into enemy territory and the enemy, is not like anything they faced before. The Legacy approached Crescentia, but who knows what the future will hold.

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