One Misstep...

[melodiouspacifist]

 The mission was extraordinarily easy, on the surface. Get in, steal a book from the library and get out. It was the kind of non-combattive mission that suited Demyx best. The problem was, the place he was meant to enter, was the Light's stronghold, King Mickey's castle. He had no idea why Xemnas wanted the book, the man was not that informative, but he did. 

He let out a long sigh, opened his portal and vanished from The World That Never Was. By the time he'd set foot in the gardens, he'd pulled his hood up over his head. He listened, crouching behind a topiary, trying to sense if anyone was around. 

The coast was clear. The hooded figure slipped to the next one and did his best to remain out of sight. There had to be guards somewhere, right?

Avoidance was the name of the game and he was intending not to get caught. In his mission packet, it had included a small, helpful map. He needed to break in through the side door, head up a flight of stairs and it was at the end of a long hallway. If he was quick about it, he'd have time to sneak off and relax before getting back.

Demyx slipped out around the bushes and into the next cluster, crouched low and peering around the side of it.

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[queenoflight]

For all intensive purposes, the denizens of the castle were blissfully unaware of the recent intruder. There was something else weighing on their minds. All was silent in the garden, until one of the doors opened and three figures stepped out into the pleasant atmosphere.

A giggle wafted through the air, as the Queen spoke to her companions,"Donald. Goofy, you've both been doing a terrific job accompanying Sora on his mission." Her praise was followed by a sheepish laugh from Donald, some false modesty and a Garsh from Goofy. You could tell from their mannerisms that they appreciated the acknowledgement of their contributions. "I know it hasn't been easy, but on behalf of the kingdom please continue in your efforts." Donald and Goofy saluted their queen before departing, leaving Minnie as the only one left in the garden.... or so she thought.

A smile graced her features as she watched them leave. The castle could seem so empty at times with Mickey always absent on missions and a good portion of her friends gone too. There was always Daisy, but how long would it be before they could all return in peace?

Not allowing her thoughts to linger on any unpleasantness for too long, she turned her attention to the garden. "Well- everything seems to be coming along nicely out here." She moved closer to a plot of flowers, leaning over to take in their fragrance. It was odd though, despite the fact that she knew the boys had already left, it didn't quite feel like she was alone...