Wow, yeah that sounds tough. But I'm glad you were able to move back! It must be a huge relief. :P
Augh Lingering Will...... I don't even remember how I beat him. I feel like I didn't use the negative combo thing because it doesn't ring a bell, but whooo knows. I haven't actually... really touched KH2.5. I completed it 100% all those years ago on PS2 and I think I'm still burnt out from that. I made it to Port Royal in the HD version and haven't touched it since ooooops. To be fair though, every time I load up 2.5 with the intention of playing KH2, I end up looking at the menu and thinking "hmm, I could just play BBS instead!" and then that's what I do. xD;