"Well... we all got got the shit beaten out of us now didn't we?" Joshua said before sitting back up with a groan.

"something like that. Frankly, the fact you all lasted as long as you did is surprising." A voice said from nearby. The Elven Girl was sitting in a nearby branch, not the worse for wear and poking around her mouth. After a second she pulled out a tooth and spit a bit of blood on the ground" So you all survive, if just barely. So if you want a reward I suppose I could answer some questions of your, within reason. One question for each of you, so make them all count.

Is that okay Master War."

"I suppose." War said, having come back to check on the girl." If you want to continue fighting though, you'll all take me on, and that will not end well for you. Destruction here has earned a break I say."

"... The hell is your deal?" Joshua muttered

"Well that's your question, but one that I suppose warrants an answer." War said calmly." Our 'deal' this time around was a harsh and valuable lesson. We know several of you have fought some of the Six Senses. We know you've found a lot of the Signs you were sent to find. You've been riding high and easy for a long time. Even the Cybug Queen you fought was easy. King Candy or Turbo, whichever you prefer, was also an easy fight for you.

Subconsciously you were all getting very cocky. You had more confidence then you deserve. Our leader decided you needed to be brought back down to earth before you got yourselves killed. So we did. But it seems we need to be harder on you John Grendell. Your endurance is beyond human and you were actually able to injure Destruction. You have our recognition, for better or for worse."

"All he did was knock out a tooth. Really, heartless hit harder then him."

"That's still more then the others did, especially the two against Fear. And she was only playing against them, otherwise she really would've killed them. Seems the boy got the worse end of it though."

"His body is strong but his mind, heart, and spirit are weak. How did one such as that get the wield a Keyblade?"

"Time will tell. Anyway the rest of you, ask your questions, and we'll do what we can to answer to your satisfaction."