Disney Twisted Wonderland ~ The Keyblade Princess

{🐙}Chapter 16: A trip to Memory lane{🐙}

No One's P.O.V

Roxana was starting to feel her life being drained when all of the sudden, merfolk caught her and uncorked a bottle of potion. He drank the potion but didn't swallow only to kiss Roxana and force her to drink it, after hearing a couple of gulps. Roxana's eyes began to open slowly until she felt her legs transform and change, along with her clothes and skin began to change too. She was starting to catch her breath and cleared her vision when she saw who her hero was.

Roxana: [gasp] How... How did I...
Azul: Oh Angelfish, you should be careful when you're in the ocean, you won't know what kind of surprises you'll find here

Roxana's eyes widen when she got a good look at her hero and realized it was Azul Ashengrotto, not only that when she saw his merfolk form, it made her receive flashbacks from her past self...

~ Flashback ~

Little Roxana: You know, When you grow up... Will you be my best friend?
Little Boy:... [smile] Yeah, we can make a deal... I'll be your best friend... We can be Best Sea Friends for Life... Just you and me... And can I include two other friends too?
Little Roxana: Sure! The more the merrier

~ Flashback Ends ~

Roxana: I-It can't be...
Azul: Are you alright?
Roxana: U-Umm. I just- whoa!

Roxana was having difficulty getting used to fins and tails but Azul grabs a hold of her, gently, and guided her on how to swim.

Azul: It will take you some time to get used to them. Come, why don't we take a trip to memory lane
Roxana: A trip? To where?
Azul: You'll see... Fufufu

Azul swam guiding Roxana to their location, as they reached to the surface in time to see a beach. Roxana was amazed but saw something that caught her eye, she swam closer to it and figured out what it was, it was a cave but not just any cave, a special cave where she hid all her treasures and most precious items. Roxana was surprised that they all remained here and didn't end up stolen.

Roxana: [gasp] my treasure cave, how is it still
Azul: Safe... Let's just say I took the liberty to ensure they were all safe
Roxana: Azul... Does that mean...
Azul: Yes, I was the boy who made a deal with you long ago
Roxana: Azul... I [sobs] [sobs] I don't know what to say [sobs]
Azul: Please my dear Angelfish, don't cry

Azul came closer to Roxana and wiped her tears and he held her close and she cried into his chest.

Roxana: It was you... You're my best Sea Friend for Life, you're the boy who I met when I was 5 years old
Azul: [smile] It's true, I'm the boy that became your Best Sea Friend for Life

Roxana's P.O.V

I and Azul stayed near the cave for almost an hour but it was a good hour where he and I looked at all the treasures I kept in this cave just for me and Azul, to beautiful seashells, to the things I would think Ariel would keep in her cave.

Roxana: I remember this one, you found this for me, it was a beautiful conch shell
Azul: Everything here was half of what you found and half of what I found
Roxana: I remember how we turned it into a challenge. Whoever found the most amazing treasure would have to give the winner a prize, you always won so many times and even I couldn't beat you
Azul: I remembered
Roxana: Do you remember the song you and I sing together?
Azul: How could I forget

[Song: That Distant Shore by Adriana Figueroa ft FamilyJules]

[Roxana Love]
It all became so lovely
Those bluest skies above me
Those funny feelings I had never felt before I met you
I thought I'd stay a while
I tried to learn to smile
So many colors I had never even known

Maybe I'll find myself sitting on that distant shore
Maybe I'm not alone

[Azul Ashengrotto]
Then I see the colors fading
Gentleness of light escaping
Shadows of my fear invading, have I seen this all before?
I know that there's something residing
A terror deep inside me
I couldn't understand how you could be so bold

[Roxana Love/Azul Ashengrotto]
Maybe I'll find myself smiling on that distant shore
Maybe I'm not alone

Azul and I sat on the rocks where he and I held each other close, I lay my head on his shoulder while I smiled. I may not be happy being trapped in Octavinelle, but at least I'm glad to find my long losing Best Sea Friend for Life. We were both watching the sunset, when I started to feel drowsy and fell asleep.

No One's P.O.V

Azul noticed Roxana was feeling sleepy, so he decided to take some of Roxana and his most prized treasure with him and swam back to Octavinelle where he placed the bag filled with Roxana and his treasure. While he placed Roxana on the couch and uncorked a bottle and drink the potion but didn't swallow it. He then kissed Roxana and made sure Roxana drank it all. Once he pulled away, he watched as her fins and tail disappear and she reverts back to her human form. He then drank his potion and changed back where he placed his coat over Roxana and carried her body along with the bag to her room. He placed her gently on her bed and the bag next to her where he placed all his and her treasure on a shelf.

Azul: It's good to have you back, Roxana Love

~ A Few Minutes Later ~

~ Octavinelle Dorm - Lounge ~

Azul:... What did you say? Mae Senpai is with Leona?
Jade: Yes. It seems that the client has somehow fallen into Savanaclaw
Azul: I see. That is... Just a little outside our estimations...
Floyd: What'cha wanna do? Squeeze 'em?
Azul:... No. And it's probably fine to leave Leona alone as well
Jade: Wouldn't it be troublesome if he becomes our opponent? Should we not make the first move?
Azul: He is a slothful male lion after all. His principal is to keep his neck out of difficult matters. Of course, he is a troublesome opponent, I completely agree but... I'm sure he feels the same. He wouldn't even consider antagonizing me because he enjoys it
Jade: I believe the expression goes something like... don't kick the hornets' nest. As you wish
Floyd: Tch. He seems like he'd be good to squeeze
Azul: You two. Please continue to keep a close watch on them
Jade/Floyd: Alright
Azul: The sooner the three days pass, the better I will have the Ramshackle Dorm and Roxana Love. She may not want to agree to sign a contract with me, but I have better plans for her. Fufufufu

While Azul felt confident that he was going to win, what he doesn't know is that someone has been listening to their conversation in spirit and left the area without a trace.

???: For the sake of Ms. Love, I shall not allow this Octopus to go near her