Memories: Old and New

Disclaimers: The characters are not mine.

About two years ago, I had met a group of new people. It was a strange group, and they all wore hooded black coats. I became good friends with them, but then we had to come back from vacation. I was having so much fun that I was upset that we had to leave. It was around this time of year, and I didn't really want to go. I know it's strange, but I don't remember their names.

"Hey, Roxas, what's wrong. You seem depressed." Naminee said.

"Hmm," I asked.

"I said, what's bothering you? It isn't like you to be so…so sad. It scares me." Naminee was concerned.

"I've just been thinking a lot." I said with a smile. "It's nothing serious, I promise."

"It's about those guys you met a couple years ago isn't it? The ones we had met in Hollow Bastion?" Naminee asked.

My face turned rose colored, but it was too dark so Naminee couldn't see, "Yeah, I wonder what happened to them. Do you think I will ever meet them again?"

"You might, but why would you want to. Don't you hate those guys?"

"I never said I hated them. I really didn't want to leave." I frowned. "I knew we had to go, but they were my friends. I was hoping we would stay longer."

"They seemed upset that we had to leave also, but what could we have done? We were only 15." Naminee came over to me and embraced me in a hug. "Besides, I'm your friend, right?"

"Yeah, but you're also my sister." I looked down. "Even so, I'm glad you are."

She took her arms from around me, and went in front of me. She lifted my head and smiled, "I have a feeling you'll meet up with them again soon enough." She walked out of my room, and went to hers. Did she know something I didn't? Well, then again, she usually does. I guess I'm going to have to wait and find out. She likes to surprise me anyway. It was late, so I went to bed even though I wasn't tired.

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I yawned and rubbed my eyes. When did I drift off? Oh well. I went downstairs, and neither mom nor Dad was home. They must have had to work early. I ate a quick breakfast, and then went back upstairs to get dressed. I'm glad it's spring break. Sora, Kairi, and Riku are going to meet Naminee and me at our normal place.

"Hey Nami, are you ready?"I yelled down the hall. I'm the only one who calls her that. If anyone else does, she gets pissed.

"Uh, I will in a minute Roxas." she yelled back. "Has Mom and Dad left for work?"

"Yeah, they left. I'll meet you downstairs." I yelled as I was walking towards the staircase. I went to sit in the living room waiting for her. Shortly after, she came in.

"Ready?" She asked.

"Yeah, let's go." I said. We walked in almost complete silence. Of course, the beach wasn't far from the house. We live on Destiny Island, so we have a relatively large beach. There was a smaller island not far from ours. We always meet up there, we have to cross a bridge and we meet by a bent tree. When we got there, Riku, Sora, and Kairi were already there.

"Hey everyone," Naminee said. "Sorry it took so long."

"Its fine, Naminee," Kairi said.

"Yeah, we just got here ourselves." Sora added.

"I beet all of you," Riku smirked.

"Riku, that's normal for you." I joked. After that, we ran and jumped in the water. It felt so nice. I only swam for an hour, and then got out. I went up to the meeting tree and laid on it. I was staring towards the sky.

"Roxas, what's up?" Sora asked.

Still staring at the sky, I said "Remember when Nami and I went on vacation two years ago?"

"Yeah, What about it?" he asked a little confused.

"Well, I had met some friends, and I was just wondering how they were doing." I explained.

"Oh, do you like one of them?" he asked.

My face turned light rose, "I don't know. It's bad when I can't even remember their names."

"What? How can you call them friends if you can't even remember their names?" he asked in shock.

"I don't know." I sat up and looked at him, "We became fast friends, and I wanted to stay longer, but couldn't because of school. I think I actually forgot about them when we came back to the island, because I didn't think we would ever meet again. Recently, for some reason, I just started thinking about it. Maybe it's because of that spring break assignment."

"I suppose so." He said. "Hey, Roxy"

"Yeah?" I asked.

"You think way too much. You need a break, come back swimming." he suggested.

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It's just getting dark now. We spent the whole day at the beach. I went swimming again, at least for awhile. I was back on the small island when Naminee came up to me.

"Roxas, Mom called, supper is almost done." Naminee said.

"Ok, Nami. See ya later guys," I waved and Naminee and I went home. When we got there, Mom and Dad were waiting, as usual.

"Hi Mom, Hi Dad." Naminee and I said.

"Hey kids," that was my dad.

"How was swimming today?" Mom asked.

"We had fun, except Roxas didn't swim for very long." Naminee looked at me.

"Aww, why didn't you, Roxas?" Mom was shocked. "Usually you swim all day."

I looked up at her, "I was thinking about the vacation we went on two years ago. The one we took in Hollow Bastion. I was going to write my paper on it."

"Oh, you mean the one, where you didn't want to come home, because you met some new friends. What are their names," dad put his chin in his hand.

"If I could remember their names, I could tell you. I have been trying to remember for awhile now." I explained further.

"Enough thought about that, let's eat." Naminee said.

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We finished our food. Then Naminee and I went upstairs. I went straight over to open my window. It was really warm in my room. I sat looking out to the ocean. I wanted to see them again. There was one in particular. I bet if I just saw them, just one more time, I could remember their names. Someone was knocking at my door, and I turned and saw it was Naminee.

"Come on in." I said, and she walked in.

"Hey Roxas," she said and sat next to me on my bed.

"Yeah Nami?" I asked.

"I won't be able to hang out with you tomorrow. I have some things to take care of with Mom." She explained in her soft voice.

"Really?" I sighed, "Riku, Sora, and Kairi are busy too."

"I'm sorry, but I can't just forget about it," She seemed upset.

"Don't worry. I wasn't going to do much anyway." I smiled. "I might get a start on that assignment."

"Just don't get yourself into trouble." She laughed, and then gave me a hug. "Have fun."

"I will," I said and she left.

What should I do tomorrow? Everyone is busy. I thought to myself. I turned back to looking at the ocean. I really wish I could see them again. Maybe they will come to the island. If I remember correctly, they said they go on a vacation every year, and it's always somewhere new. I don't think they have ever come here. I looked into the distance one last time, and went to bed, leaving my window open.

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"Roxas, wake up. Roxas," I was shaken awake. I looked up, and I saw Naminee.

"What is it Nami?" I asked in the middle of a yawn. I stretched and sat up.

"I had this dream last night." She was excited, "Guess what about."

"Hmm, let's see you're excited, so obviously it's a good dream," I thought for a second, "Did you get married to Sora or Riku?"

She glared at me, "NO! That won't ever happen, no matter how much I want it too. You know that both those guys like Kairi."

"They like you just as much." I added.

"How do you know?" she raised an eyebrow at me.

I laughed, "I talk to the guys when you and Kairi are off doing something. Anyway, what was the dream about?"

"Well, it was about your friends, the ones from Hollow Bastion." She explained.

I looked at her confused, "what about them?"

"They were coming here on vacation. At least, that's what the dream was about," she smiled.

"Yesterday, you said 'you had a feeling' that I was going to meet them again, and now you're saying you had a dream about it? What do you know that I don't?" I said confused.

"I don't know if they are really coming for vacation. It was just a dream, and the feeling, I don't know what that was about. It could be that that's what you want, after all we are twins," she said.

"I suppose so, you had better get ready to go, Mom's probably waiting." I smiled.

"Yeah, don't forget to take your cell phone with you. That is, if you go anywhere." She said and left. I got up and closed my door, and then changed. When I was done I went downstairs, and everyone had left already. I made me some breakfast, and ate it before leaving myself.

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I had gone to the meeting place. No one was there, of course, I didn't expect them to be. I jumped on the tree and then I lay down. I started thinking of what Naminee had said earlier. What if they really do come? Will I recognize them? What about their names, will I remember? A shadow appeared over me, I looked up.

"Riku, I thought you had something to do today?" I asked with confusion.

"I do, but when I saw you on my way, I thought I would stop and talk for a little while." The silver haired boy said.

"What do you want to talk to me about?" I sat up and looked at him.

"What do you think of everyone?" he was looking down.

"Everyone, what do you mean?" I scratched my head.

"Well, you know that Sora and I, both like Kairi and Naminee, but you never said who you like. I know it's obviously not your sister, but what about Kairi? Do you like her too?" he looked me in the eyes.

My eyes widened, "Where did this all come from?" I turned my head, "Kairi is just a friend to me, and that's all she will ever be." I looked at him again.

"Ok, why is that?" he asked with suspicion.

"I don't know. I'm just not interested in her." I turned around and jumped off the tree. "Besides, you and Sora like her."

"Well I have to go. I will have to talk with you again sometime." Riku said as he walked away. As soon as he was gone, I went to the edge of the island and sat down. What was with all those questions? Why was he so interested? I took out my phone because it rang. I looked at the name. It read Naminee.

"Hello," I said.

"Hey Roxas, is there anything you want from the store? We are planning on stopping on our way home." She asked.

"Could you bring me some Sea-Salt Ice-Cream?" I asked excitedly.

"Of course," she said and hung up. I went home and ate lunch. Then I decided to clean the house, which took me a few hours. It was just starting to cool down, so I went for a walk along the beach. I noticed someone coming in on a boat, but didn't think too much of it. I looked one more time, and I saw three guys that had gotten off. Their backs were facing me so I can't see their faces, but I recognized the coats.

A/N: Who could these three be? Are they Roxas' friends from Hollow Bastion? Or are they someone else? Find out next time. Please review to let me know how i did, and if you have any questions or suggestions. )