So in spirit of Halloween, I decided to make a Halloween-type story! HAPPY HALLOWEEN! And please be safe when trick-or-treating!
I knew immediately that we'd gone to Halloween Town instead of Disney Castle because my outfit had changed.
In a swirl of mist and magic, the heroic outfit I'd been known for turned into my old vampire costume which surprisingly still fit. It was like it grew according to my size every time I entered the atmosphere of Halloween Town.
"Why are we here?" I questioned the pilot, Donald, "We're gonna be late to the party in Disney Castle if we don't go now." Donald was in his old mummy costume, looking as spooky as ever.
"But Sora," Goofy intruded, dressed up with his usual corkscrew in his head. I'd always wondered if he actually felt that. I decided to question him about it later. "It just wouldn't feel Halloweeny if we didn't celebrate it in Halloween town. Besides, I'm sure you want to see Jack again."
I nodded. Seeing Jack and Sally would definitely be nice. "But what about Kairi? And Riku? Won't they be upset if we're not there?"
In truth, I think I would have been more upset if I didn't get to see them. When Kairi had been sent back to the island, after her heart left my body, I seemed to be able to know whenever she was hurt. Even at the end of my second journey, I knew in my heart that she was alright. Meeting her on the island again after the final battle wasn't as relieving as meeting Riku again.
I'd spent a majority of my second journey wondering if I'd ever see Riku again. I had had small hints from Mickey that he was ok, but no defined answer. There was always the 'he's not the same' excuses. That had been the worst. It had frustrated and caused me so much sadness during my journey. I just wanted to hear from someone that I was going to see him again. I was so upset with not knowing anything that at some points, I questioned why I was doing this.
There were too many unanswered questions and the amount of pressure put on me nearly crushed me. I was forced to look brave and keep a strong face for my team. Late at night when I was sure everyone was asleep, I would break down from all the confusion and frustration that had built up. But I knew that if my team saw that I was crumbling, they would have given up any hope they had.
But when I finally found Riku, the amount of relief was overwhelming.
"It was never going to be at Disney Castle," Donald's voice brought me out of my memories, "We just told you that to mess with your head."
I rolled my eyes. Sometimes I don't know why these guys are my friends.
I looked out the window as Donald took the Gummi ship in circles. I could see everyone I had met throughout my journeys. There was even Leon and the gang! I guess Yuffie managed to drag Leon with minimal effort. The only people I couldn't see we're Kairi and Riku - the people I wanted to see the most. Fear crawled into my heart, making it beat 10 times faster.
"Where's Kairi?" My face turned towards Donald, "Where's Riku?"
"Maybe they're just a little late getting here," Donald replied.
Something stuck me as odd, I began to notice everyone gathered in a circle, as if something was very interesting and everyone wanted to see it. There was the Beast, Belle, Mulan, Hercules, Phil, Pinnochio -literally everyone had made it (even Ariel!) and they were all gathered around something.
"Maybe, but everyone's looking at something," I squinted my eyes, trying to look closer, "Something's not right. Land now."
My curiosity peaked and I wanted to know what everyone was so interested in.
Donald replied with a comment that sounded like he didn't want to be told what to do. Nonetheless, he found a familiar landing point and parked the ship. Without a moments hesitation, I opened the door and raced to Guillotine Square.
As soon as I arrived, people began to notice. Few eyes flickered toward me and a small hush fell on the crowd. There was still a couple whispers but they had quieted down, not wanting me to know what they were talking about.
I got closer and began to notice the sadness filling in their eyes.
Jack was nowhere to be seen, which kind of struck me as odd, but I figured he was busy with preparations, so I'd try to find him later.
"Hi," I said nervously, becoming the center of attention, "What's everyone staring at?"
Nobody spoke up, but kept talking. That's what frightened me. I tried to look at what they were all sad about, but couldn't see anything. They weren't laughing, so I ruled out It being a funny picture or someone doing something funny.
I gradually walked over, trying to meet the eyes of everyone there. Nobody would look at me for long. They'd hold my gaze, but look away within a couple seconds. As I got closer, there was a loud hush, the only sound were my shoes walking me towards the crowd.
"Guys, you're scaring me," my voice wavered. A path begun to open up. When I was about 10 feet away, my heart stopped as my eyes met the closed eyes of my friends.
"No!" I screamed, changing my pace to a sprint. People watched helplessly as I made my way towards my closet friends. For two years, I had done my best to keep them from harms way. And now, that was all a waste.
I slid towards Kairi first. She laid unconscious at my knees. I shook her, but she wouldn't respond. I looked over her body, making sure it was her. I my dread increased as I saw the necklace wrapped around her neck.
"Kairi?" My voice quivered. Her pink dress had been replaced with a purple and black one. It had ruffles from the waist down and she had purple and black leggings on, too. Instead of tennis shoes, there were knee-high leather boots with a slight bump for height. Her eyes remained closed no matter how many times I shook her and screamed her name. A small witches hat was perched on the left side of her head which spewed out a veil that covered her face. She had also been attacked by purple eyeshadow which would have been attractive under different circumstances. The pink hair was the only thing that stood out.
"Kairi, you have to wake up," my voice cracked. I inched her body closer to mine, hoping my comfort would allow her to wake up.
I looked over to my left and choked back a sob. Riku.
"Riku," I spoke to him, the tears unable to be stopped, "We've been through too much for you to give up now. I thought you were better than that."
I weakly made my way over to him. It can't be true. Please let it not be true. I fought with myself.
If he was conscious, I would have told him how awesome his costume was. His jacket was black with a grey under shirt. He wore black pants with slight silver lines going down them. The bottom of them were ripped, exposing his feet profusely. Sprouting from his silver hair were matching colored ears.
It was simple, yet pleasing.
I screamed their names over and over again, hoping I'd see them laugh and giggle at the joke they'd pull off, but nothing happened. Everything was quiet except for my sobbing.
"How did this happen?" I asked bitterly, looking for someone to blame. My eyes never left my dead friends.
"They were like this when we got here," someone spoke up. I think it was Hercules.
I choked back another cry. Nobody knew what had happened to them. What about the man in charge of Halloween Town?
"Where's Jack? He should know," I forced out calmly.
"Did somebody call me?" Everyone turned their attention towards a skeleton-like figure on Moonlight Hill (I hope I go that right). As soon as I looked over, it flew into the black sky- disappearing. A few seconds later, Jack appeared behind the sea of people.
"Hello Sora!" He called cheerfully. The sea of people opened up between me and Jack so I could see his body. Anger coursed through my body. How could he be so cheerful? At a time like this?
"Why all the long faces?" He mimicked our expression before returning to a pleased look.
"Kairi and Riku, what happened to them?" I addressed shortly.
"Nothing happened to them," he started to look confused.
"Then why are they dead on the floor?" I screamed at him, pointing to said bodies. The tears flooded once more once the true realization hit me.
Jack look over, confused and laughed at the sight of my friends. He walked over to them and easily picked them up.
"They're replicas!" He exclaimed, happy with his idea.
"Replica-?" I asked. Everyone was looking at each other, looking as if they wanted to say something, "What's going on, Jack?"
"Oh, the boys gone through so much, Jack, why add such a horrible prank to his life?" I heard the sympathetic voice of Aerith. I looked over to her an saw everyone nodding in agreement. Prank?
"I thought it was quite spooky. Fake corpses are always a classic," Jack claimed, unsure as to why nobody else joined in his fun.
"Wait," my anger and sadness subsiding, "If those are the fake Riku and Kairi, where are the real ones?"
So I hope you liked it, I'm gonna work on the rest of it now and hopefully I can finish it before I go trick-or-treating. Guess what I'm gonna be. Go on, guess! Nope too slow. I'm gonna be Annabeth :) I'm not blond, but I have a wig! *Triumphent stand* Have fun guys!
~Project 66