In A New York Minute

A gathering of the Shadow Lords creates a plan to deal with a burgeoning threat: The city of Manhattan. Many of the forces of Darkness have been inconvenienced by them, as well as others seeing a potential for greater threat from that world. A plan is hatched between the Lords, led by Riku, LEXUS, and Negaduck, spells the beginning of a dire time for the shining city.

It begins when Riku seeks out a key to the World Heart, finding it within a statuette sold at a charity auction. While Riku searches out the location of the Heart, LEXUS engages in a complex plan to attempt to weaken the defenses of Manhattan. When an attempt to recruit Xanatos goes awry, the program turns to a being with more outwardly flexible morals, Dr. Anton Sevarius. Sevarius, promised power, resources, and money, leaps at the chance to experiment with the Heartless supplied, creating terrible new strains of Heartless. He is also provided with a device that enhances the ability to control Heartless at the cost of rapidly increasing the hold of Darkness in one's heart. With his research, Sevarius lures in Fang, an ambitious Mutate of the Labyrinth, to begin making a stronger bid for leadership of the Labyrinth. In exchange for research subjects, Fang is given the resources needed to raid for weapons and the subjects requested.

The attacks bring the notice of the Restoration forces, who investigate deep into the Labyrinth. There, they are introduced to the trials and tribulations of the forgotten of Manhattan, those who survive on their wits and the strength of a mutate protector called Talon, and those loyal to him.

During this time, Fang attempts a coup, but is driven off. He falls back to Sevarius to seek out more help, but Sevarius backstabs Fang, using his newly developed Darkness Serum in order to force him to give into his darker nature in exchanged for increased power. The Restoration Forces descend upon the lab to meet Dark Fang, as well as the latest creation of Sevarius' labs, the Neo-Parasite Cage. The ensuing battle throws Manhattan into chaos as the Heartless kept in the laboratory escape.

This is when the Shadow Lords strike. A massive siege occurs across the city, the heroes desperately holding against the tide. Finally, in a last-ditch effort, the heroes evacuate as much of Manhattan as they can while another group attempts to stop the consumption of the World Heart, which Riku had found.

Tragedy strikes in the World Heart, and Manhattan falls to the Darkness. The world is consumed, breaking apart and vanishing as another star in the night sky dims.

Is this the end? Or only the beginning?

Title	Date	Scene Summary
In a New York Minute - Evacuation	December 9th, 2012	The defenders of Manhattan attempt to evacuate as many people as they can before it's too late; the Shadow Lords try to close the portal on them early, but cannot break through.
In a New York Minute: MAP - North	December 9th, 2012	Negaduck had launched a plan to destroy the northern section of Manhattan with his good friend Bob and with the aid of Mirage. The defenders, Tifa, Aerith, and Yuna, moved to stop the fiends. However, the heroes get a surprise guest who finally comes out of the shadows...
Last Light of Manhattan	December 9th, 2012	Here is it. The final struggle for the Heart of Manhattan. A few brave heroes blaze against the tides of darkness in the hopes to save the world from crumbling into the darkness.
In a New York Minute: MAP - Central	December 9th, 2012	The Heartless have swarmed the Central Park, the Shard Seekers, lead by their Fearless Leader Reize, move in to try to stop the commotion. However, the storm in the sky had greatly enhanced the lead Heartless's strength, ensuing a difficult battle. Will the Shard Seekers surmount this obstacle?
Price of Knowledge	December 9th, 2012	During the battle for Manhattan's light, Avira reaps the consequences of turning her back on a foe earlier. That foe just happened to be Dr. Anton Sevarius, armed with a syringe filled with the fruits of his research.
Do you remember?	December 9th, 2012	After being defeated by The Heartless in Southern Manhattan, King Mickey finds himself drifting endlessly in a sea of darkness. However, The King is not alone! Being defended by his friends, the keyblade master begins to recuperate from his wounds, while finding himself dreaming a little dream and a having a discussion with his own unconscious.
The Forgotten	December 9th, 2012	Before the Shadow Lords reach the vault, an Abnormality shows up.
In a New York Minute: The Fall	December 9th, 2012	This is the villain side: Riku has accepted the darkness and old friends collide in battle. ....And more horror is unlocked.
In A New York Minute: Blackhawk Down	December 8th, 2012	Angantyr is hired to attack the military base of Manhattan, but there are people who wish to stop...or cause chaos.
Let Go	December 8th, 2012	Something is stirring underneath the streets of Manhattan. While the battle rages on above, there are choices going on below. Every fight. Every choice. Every life saved or lost-- has a price.
In A New York Minute: Light and Darkness	December 8th, 2012	Under the lead of Morrighan Alazne, the heartless surge forth in an attack on Xanatos' Eyrie Building directly. Of course, the man himself has planned for this and strikes back with the help of The Manhattan Clan, the Twilight Detective Agency, and various other heroes. Topped off with an appearance by King Mickey himself. Will light win the day? Or will darkness prevail?
A Short Pause	December 8th, 2012	After the brutal fight with LEXUS at the Empire State Building. Minerva drags Luso into a Drug Store in search of medical supplies to tend to his wounds. Before they make for the portal in Central Park.
In A New York Minute: The Blockade	December 8th, 2012	Leida and Ember (Katyna) are tasked with creating a blockade around Manhattan's Central Park Shadow Portal. Our heroes will have none of that.
In A New York Minute: The Manhattan Project - Docks Of Doom	December 8th, 2012	Sho Minamimoto and Big Bad Pete make their appearance on the Manhattan Docks. In an attempt to break through the defenses and savage the storage and support from the harbor, they deploy Noise and Heartless! What will the heroes do to stop them?
In A New York Minute: The Manhattan Project - Fallen Empire	December 8th, 2012	LEXUS makes a powerful, obvious move to attract as much attention as posible from work happening elsewhere. He gets just what he wants. But is it enough to stop LEXUS, Pyre, and the Heartless?
Seeking Aid in Rabanastre	December 7th, 2012	Will seeks aid from the Arcadian Military for Manhattan
Shadow Chasers	December 6th, 2012	The remaining survivors of the crew of paranormal investigation show Shadow Chasers are trapped within a strange and ancient maze deep in the Labyrinth. On the plus side, they have Will and Avira trapped with them. Negative side? So are the heartless.
Habeas Corpus	December 5th, 2012	In the aftermath of Dr. Sevarius' capture and arrest, something unexpected happens.
In A New York Minute: Labyrinth Runners	December 5th, 2012	The heroes track down the trail of Fang and the Heartless to their source: An old Cyberbiotics laboratory staffed by none other than the infamous scientist Dr. Anton Sevarius. Meaningful Dialogue ensues.
In A New York Minute: Sheltering Darkness	December 1st, 2012	The intrepid defenders of Manhattan descend into the depths in order to rescue several innocent people kidnapped by Heartless. What they find is a place beyond what anyone could have expected...
Broken Fang	December 1st, 2012	Fang escapes the site of his attempted coup in the Underground, battered and broken. He seeks out the help of his benefactor in order to regain the energy he needs, but...
In A New York Minute: The Gangs All Here	November 29th, 2012	Unknown forces engage in a raid into the blackout area of the Harbor, attempting to acquire more of Xanatos' powerful laser weaponry. Surely this isn't going to go wrong at all.
Chance Encounter	November 27th, 2012	Will wondering the streets after the aftermath of the encounter with Leida, meets Belle and is found by his friends who want him to come back
Balancing The Equation	November 27th, 2012	Riku comes to the WildKat Cafe and runs into, of all people, Sho Minamimoto. They somehow don't immediately kill each other, and strike up a deal...
Dark Bonds Forged	November 26th, 2012	At a loss at how to proceed and further the cause of Baron after the debacle that was Avira's rescue, Baigan intrudes on the recovering Morrighan and stalwart Kaydin to help assuage the Dark Knight's existential crisis. Having identified Xanatos and Manhattan's technology as their primary threat, they remain somewhat despondent about their prospects. Yet a mysterious visitor arrives, promising Ruin upon their foes...
This Is Progress	November 24th, 2012	The good Doctor ruminates upon his tribulations in his hidden laboratories. A man approaches him with an offer.
Opportunity Knocks	November 15th, 2012	LEXUS attempts to move some important stolen equipment to Hollow Bastion. the path takes him through Luca, where he is accosted by a Shinra special ops team who wants to take the equipment for their own.
System Appropriation	November 14th, 2012	LEXUS moves to secure a definitive hand in the war for the Grid by visiting Flynn's Arcade, the only other known entrance to the systems...
In A New York Minute: Keys To The City	November 4th, 2012	A group of artists and a charity group hold a fundraising ball and art auction in order to help fund the group Hearts Intertwined. Everyone is invited to the party. Nothing terrible will happen at all, surely.
An Offer You Can't Refuse	November 3rd, 2012	LEXUS, as a representative of the Shadow Lords, makes an appointment with Xanatos to discuss business and make him an offer...
A Gathering of Lords	October 16th, 2012	The Shadowlords gather to discuss puppies, orphanages and other nefarious plans.