AN: It's my Birthday, and for some reason this popped into my head, so this is my Birthday present to myself.
Kairi's thoughts
Kairi's memories
She ran.
Tears wouldn't stop.
She wouldn't stop.
Until she collapsed against a wall, curling in on herself.
Breathing harsh and panicked, face red and wet, eyes sore and unfocused.
It wasn't fair!
Shaking. A bundle of conflicting emotions that refused to let her be.
Sora!
Don't cry Kairi. Bad luck to cry on your Birthday. I didn't mean… what's wrong?
A hand slowly wiped the wetness away. Tears still threatened, but they had stopped for now.
Riku…
Come on Kairi, or does Sora have to start making stupid faces again?
Gone. All gone. Left her alone. Left her behind. It wasn'tfair!
Now that isn't fair Kairi. We didn't mean to hurt you.
Well I didn't mean to hurt you, I don't know about the fool over there.
She wrapped her arms around her, letting her hair fall over her face.
It just hurts, you know? Being alone. Knowing everything I care about is gone.
We're here.
Not anymore. You left me. We said friends forever. You promised!
Don't be silly Kairi. Everything you care about is right here.
She capped her hand over her heart. The memory of Sora smiled.
Still alone…
You'll never be alone.
It's so hard without you.
Riku's right. We will always be here for you Kairi.
She smiled slightly.
There's the prettiest smile in the entire world.
Yeah. You have to smile on your birthday. It's a rule.
I miss you both.
Calmer now the girl stood.
Happy Birthday Kairi.
I'm still alone… but not forever, and I'll remember you, forever. Until we meet again.
And next year will be better.
Well duh idiot, it can't get any worse than the Birthday girl bursting into tears.
Kairi past and present laughed in remembered joy.
Next year will be better. You'll be home.
We promise not to forget again.
Did you forget today?
She opened her eyes. No one was there, just the wind. She scanned the area, and then looked skyward.
No. You wouldn't forget.
Come on Kairi, we'll be late. Everyone's waiting.
I'm waiting guys. Come home.
