Fragmented Hearts; Prolouge
A girl strode slowly across the sandy beach, strands of her light blue hair fluttering slightly in the cool night breeze. The air was refreshing against her light-toned complexion, the moon illuminating her skin and surroundings in a florescent glow. Her eyes were closed, dark lashes resting on her freckle-dusted cheeks, a faint blush residing from the chill. She had no idea why she was walking, or why she was there, for that matter; but it felt right, the island felt like home. Although she knew, deep within her, the island wasn't familiar. She knew she'd never been here before.
The tranquility of having nothing she could remember was slightly unsettling, but it didn't bother her. Why should it? She felt no fear, so there was no reason to panic. She knew was here, in a calm, pretty island town for a reason. Peace coursed through her veins, the soothing sound of waves crashing against the beach fueling the image of a perfect place. It felt too perfect, too peaceful to be true.
She opened her eyes, ones of deep green that clashed against her blue locks but worked, in a strange way. The area surrounding her really was pretty. The sand was of a pearly color, connecting with an ocean so blue it seemed artificial, glittering from the moonlight. Palm trees dotted the beach, the leaves swaying in the gentle wind. Far away from where she was, a small island sat in the middle of the ocean, isolated from civilization, shaded by large trees and what seemed like makeshift wooden beams and hideaways. A few boats connected to a pier facing the island; they seemed small and rickety, the slight waves making them bump into the wooden beams of the pier every so often. A bird chirped from a palm tree nearby; almost like a bird's rendition of a lullaby.
The girl almost didn't notice somebody approach her from behind, lost in calamity. She spun as the figure reached her; it was a girl, looking around the age of thirteen, maybe fourteen at most- around her age. Her vivid red hair was short, ending abruptly at her chin, framing her almond-shaped face. She was wearing a black tank underneath a white one, a simple purple miniskirt barely showing any curves of her as of yet undeveloped body. The girl sported a simple, thick black choker and a pretty teardrop charm hanging from a silver chain. Beaming blue eyes stared in slight confusion, although she was smiling slightly, kindness radiating from her face.
She couldn't help but think that the redhead standing in front of her gave out a sense of purity.
"Who're you?" The girl asked, her hands innocently placed behind her back. "I don't think I've seen you here before."
The green eyed girl frowned, eyebrows furrowing, craning her neck to the side. "...Xenosa." Yes. That was her name- it seemed to be the only thing she could recall. The other girl grinned, holding her hand out.
"I'm Kairi." Xenosa shook her hand, the sensation slightly alien. "So, what brings you to Destiny Islands?"
"Is that the name of this place?" She inquired, looking towards the houses and other areas. Kairi nodded in response. "Fitting. Honestly, I don't know. I woke up here, and that's all I remember."
"So you've lost your memories?" Kairi put her finger to her rosy lips, seemingly in deep thought. "Come with me. I have some friends you might want to meet. They may be able to help."
Xenosa cocked her head to the side, wondering whether she should go with the girl or not. She seemed nice enough, but...
"Come on, it's only Sora and Riku. If they give you any trouble I'll just hit them with a log or something." Kairi chuckled, smiling that warming smile again. "We can take you to the mayor, maybe he can see if somebody recognizes you. If not; you can stay with us until you figure out something. Okay?"
She bit her lip, studying the girl. After all, she hadn't given her any reason not to trust her.
"Okay."