So I had some Kingdom Hearts ideas, and decided to be brave and upload a portion of this piece I wrote. I haven't wrote anything further except for a few drafts, because really, I'm not sure if there characters in here are OOC. I try hard to make sure they're not because it bothers me. And considering how popular this fanfiction in general is, it took all my nerve to upload this.
In other words, if you guys like this piece, and want me to write the story I want to do, I'll gladly continue it. My friend and I bounced ideas off each other and came up with a neat plot idea and already have worlds in mind for them to visit. I promise I try to keep up with the KH series.
I have not played Birth by Sleep, but I have an idea of what happens, and I watched some of 385 days. So I sort of have an idea of that as well. I'm still learning about it though. If I could afford to i'd gladly by all the games and the needed devices required to play them.
Anyways I'll stop rambling. Feedback is greatly appreciated, as well as information on the series itself, cause I realllly don't want to mess anything up. Enjoy!
Am I…dreaming?
The spiky brown haired boy could barely comprehend anything going on. The darkness filled his mind and left him floating in nothing. He went to call his keyblade, his wrist and hand reacting naturally, flipping open to hold the heavy item and fight his way through.
Except nothing came. He tried again, and again, and it took a few tries to realize he wasn't getting anything.
"Remember, the longer you remain in he light, the greater your shadow becomes."
"Who said that!?" Sora flipped around but was met with nothing but the darkness. He couldn't decipher between his eyes being opened or closed. He was definitely not in the mood for these voices again.
"Show yourself!"
"Sora?" A soft voice filled his mind.
He could paint that voice anywhere. "Kairi?"
"Sora? Where are you?" She sounded frantic and he tried to pinpoint where she was.
"Kairi! I can't see you!" He suddenly had a thought that maybe she was hurt, the way she called to him. He frantically turned this way and that, trying to find his childhood friend.
"Sora!' A picture painted before his eyes suddenly. Kairi was smiling on the beach, running to a figure he couldn't identify. Her pink dress fluttered in the breeze as did her cherry red hair. "Sora! Are you alright?" He said something, yet he didn't and Sora stayed puzzled a moment longer before realizing she was talking to him. Wait, was she talking to him? Was he watching another time?
Then Kairi sidestepped to the left, leaving a clear image of Sora. Only it wasn't him. He wore an outfit similar to the one Riku wore during Hollow Bastion. His eyes were tainted a golden color, and his hair dyed a dark black. No, that couldn't be him.
"Sora! I'm glad you're okay!" Kairi wrapped her arms around his neck. Sora felt something inside him shift when she did so. He glared at the two, the one in particular who looked remarkably like him, and it only worsened when the other returned the hug.
Something was wrong.
As if sensing him the golden eyes met his blue ones, a smirk appearing. "It's too bad, Sora. She's a real cutie." He flicked his hand and something sharp appeared. Out of all the fights he'd been in Sora had never seen a sinister look as his on any of his opponents' faces.
"Kairi! Get away from her!" He struggled to get to her, but he was held by an unseen force.
It was sickening watching a form of himself revel in the injury he was about to inflict.
Kairi pulled back, her hands resting on the others chest, her blue eyes looking up with concern. "Sora?" He still had the blade half raised, ready to strike down the girl. Kairi tried to pull away but ended up being caged in his arms, struggling to get out. "Sora! What are you doing!? This isn't funny!"
"Who said I was trying to be funny?" His voice echoed terribly, leaving an empty chill in the air.
His hand descended and his blade was aimed for her heart, and Sora struggled further, hoping this was just a bad dream. He didn't even want this to be a dream. Dreams were never this terrible.
His dreams were usually…
Premonitions.
He heard her scream as the blade impaled her chest. It stung even worse knowing he only dreamed when it hinted to something happening in the future. He could hear the sound of her heart fluttering into the air and the heartless forming from the shell left behind. Sora felt himself despair in the darkness. It swallowed up the sounds of the scream, the crueler version of him smiling a twisted smirk.
Sora shot up from the bed, eyes wide and panting. It took him a moment to realize he had fallen asleep on the beach, again. Something reminiscent of the day's before he became the keyblade bearer.
The sun was bright and shined down on the beach; it was later afternoon. How long had he been asleep?
It didn't matter. His focus was still on the terrible nightmare he had just had. His fear was practically radiating from his body. He couldn't comprehend one thought except for one; he needed to see Kairi. To make sure she was alright. Without hesitation he flew to where he somehow knew she would be. Her light could shine through anything, and because of it, he found himself drawn to wherever it was. He ran through the rocky walls of the secret cave, having to crawl through the entrance, and dashed so quick he nearly collided with the very person he'd been looking for.
He bumped into her and she would have fallen back, but he caught her by the shoulders, steadying her instantly and awkwardly pulling away from the contact. He couldn't figure out why he was suddenly so nervous around her.
"In a rush today, are we?" Kairi joked, brushing some strands of red behind her ear. He was honestly just relived to see her. She crossed her arms when he didn't answer immediately. He faced the ground to avoid her gaze, but she easily leaned forward to peer up at him.
She blinked her eyes playfully. "If there's something wrong you can tell me." Sora didn't respond. The nightmare was still fresh, and he just couldn't voice a single thought. No words could describe the way he felt, knowing that it was a terrible dream. He rubbed the back of his head awkwardly, unsure if he should say anything.
Kairi hummed in response, though she looked a bit forlorn. She felt a bit out of place after not seeing her two friends for over a year. There was something between them. Not just her and the two boys she loved, but them as well. Riku was much more distant, mature now. Soraa had turned…well; Sora was still the same, awkward boy. Just with more experience. And Kairi had turned a bit more girly. She would not doubt that.
Trying to ease the boy's nerves she playfully shoved him. It seemed to work a little, as he smirked at her and shoved her back as well. His face instantly turned down again. She had never seen him look so uncheerful and positive.
"Come on Sora. You can tell me anything. Don't be so stubborn." She smiled gently, and only receiving small smile, she turned, placing her hands on her hips. "Perhaps you would like to talk with Riku. He seems to be able to open you up better." With a soft sigh she went to exit the small cover. "I'll be right back, okay?" Sora could see pieces of white lying in the sand. He wondered if she had been down here drawing.
Before she could leave he flipped around, grabbing his friend by her wrist and pulling her towards him. Kairi stumbled into his arms, her arms instinctively wrapping around his neck to prevent falling.
"Sora!" The redhead was blushing slightly at the closeness. No one could deny her crush on the boy; except for Sora of course, who always remained oblivious to her affection. She tried to pull away but he had his arms wrapped tightly around her before she could. He held her tight but Kairi wasn't going to protest the closeness.
"Sora? Sora, are you alright?" He had never acted so bold before and it concerned her. Was he really that bothered by a dream?
He didn't answer, only held her tighter, his cheek resting on top of her head. "I…It's stupid. I just had… a bad dream,"
Kairi blinked in surprise. She didn't think about Sora having nightmares and such. She looked up at him, leaning back to peer up at him and moving her hands so they rested on his chest. "It isn't stupid. Everyone has bad dreams. Do you want to talk about it?"
Sora glanced to the side, eyes narrowing. "Someone…killed you." He felt her tense under his arms, but he continued. "And I couldn't even do anything to save you."
When he didn't say anything else she sighed, shaking eh head with a smile. "Well as you can see I'm perfectly safe. See?" She emphasized her form. Sora didn't look though; he felt he'd be in trouble if he strayed his eyes over her form. He did smile though, and shrugged.
"Yeah. I guess it was just a dream. It just felt…so real." His eyes crunched in concern, glaring at the ground.
Suddenly he flustered, realizing his hands were resting on his friend's hips, and jumped back only to trip in the sand.
"Sora?! Are you okay?" Kairi ran over but he scrambled back more, waving his hands in front of his face to hide the redness. "Ah- I mean, I'm fine! I just-" Frustrated he ran his hands over his face. "I'm fine!"
Kairi raised an eyebrow, biting her lip to hold back a laugh, but failed miserably. "Sora, you are so clumsy!"
"H-Hey! I am not!" Sora huffed and got to his feet. "I just slipped! A-Anyway…we should probably leave before Riku starts looking for us."
The red head smiled gently, nodding her head. "Of course."
The two exited the cove. The sun had gone down some, setting on the horizon and leaving a tinge of orange and yellow. Sora felt his heart ache at the thought, and felt the memories of Roxas flow into his mind; Twilight Town felt like an entirely new home.
"It's alright to be sad."
Sora looked over, his blue eyes widening when he realized Kairi was no longer standing next to him. Namine stood there instead. He had never been properly introduced to her, but somehow, he knew her name. He felt something bittersweet about her face. She smiled, her face paler than Kairi's, the sun shining on her blonde hair.
"I know. I just…miss them." Roxas and Sora's voices mingled together.
"Hayner, Pence and Ollette?" Namine mused.
Sora nodded, though he knew Roxas had taken over his body and replaced him temporarily. Roxas's eyes filled with a slight sadness, but he nodded.
"Perhaps we should go visit them?" The blonde girl offered. She faded away before he could answer. In a flash Kairi was left standing there, smiling at Roxas, though he saw Namine's translucent form standing beside her original self.
"She wanted to see if you were alright." Kairi murmured.
Roxas didn't say anything but looked down, flashing back to Sora, who stood there a moment before looking up at Kairi. He seemed to be in a daze for a moment before he finally responded. "I'm still not used to that." He laughed gently.
Kairi giggled and shrugged. "I think I've always known Namine. I…don't know why, but she seems familiar. Of course she's my Nobody, but besides that…I feel like she's in the back of my memories somewhere." They had ended up on the beach, standing inches from the waves. "There's something I feel like I'm missing. Every time I try to think of it, my head starts hurting, and she tells me to stop."
Kairi pursed her lips. A look of contemplation came across her face and scrunched her nose. She could never figure out why her mind grew fuzzy when she tried to think of something. It seemed to be a blind spot in her memories, something that had been taken from her.
"I think you're over thinking this Kairi." Sora laughed. "Your face is getting all red."
The girl scowled playfully, shoving him aside and took off towards their town. "At least I'm not a lazy bum!"
"Hey! Come back here!" Sora shouted. He chased after his friend, enjoying the moment he could actually have fun and not worry, the dream long forgotten. In the distance a silver haired male smiled at the two, smirking as the other boy awkwardly tried to catch the girl. He knew Kairi was meant for Sora. Now if only Sora could get with the program.