Hiya... I just add to start yet another one... BWAHAHAHAHA-!! Ahem... anyways- hope ya like it!
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Chapter One: The New Girl
The crash of waves and the smell of the sea assaulted his senses with every breath of wind. The feel of the sand beneath his body, the warmth of the sun's rays on the back of his eyelids; Sora had missed all of it on the bizarre journey as he searched for his friends. Now, though, he had nothing else to do but relax and enjoy the things he couldn't enjoy while there was still the Heartless and Organization Thirteen to contend with.
Spending the day in the company of Kairi and Riku, nap on the shore of the island, watching the sunset over the calm waters of the ocean... A few months ago- that such a long time whenever he thought about it- heaven was nothing more than getting an answer to another riddle, a break in an otherwise neverending battle. Relaxing on Destiny Island was just a dream and not the reality he was gladly experiencing at that moment.
"Sora-"
The sand near his head rustled and shifted under the approaching feet of the newcomer. The brunette yawned, moving his arms from behind his head to rub the sleep from his eyes. He opened his eyes reluctantly, blinking at the bright sunshine. A tall figure stood over him, face calm and patient. His long silver hair fell over his shoulders and nearly covered his eyes from view. Despite the newcomer's impassive expression, Sora saw a sparkle of amusement in the back of Riku's gaze.
"What's up, Riku?" He pushed himself up into a sitting position, tucking one leg up towards his chest. Selphie had drafted Kairi to help look after her younger sister and her group of friends for the day. Sora had gotten out of it by claiming that he had to clean his room or else. Riku already had plans for the day, which, as far as Sora knew, he had spent the entire day doing.
The silver-haired teen gestured for him to get up to his feet. He replied as the brunette scrambled up and slipped his sandy flip-flops back on, "The King's here. He wanted to speak with the two of us."
Sora frowned. "Wha- why..?" His friend just shook his head; he didn't know.
"C'mon."
Two pairs of feet pounded up the shore towards the wooden ramps and structures that connected the sprawled community of Destiny Island together. His flip-flops clomped loudly on the wood as he ran clumsily after Riku. One of them fell off as they raced around the curve of the path- Sora absentmindedly chucked the second one off and caught up with his friend bare-footed. He'd pick his footwear up later.
The trip took them on the path that hugged the side of the only cliff on the island; the rocky side faced out towards the ocean. Palm trees grew at its summit and base, above and below their heads as they raced along. The wind rustled the leaves and made the rope banister swing slowly back and forth in a small arc.
Riku started to slow down as the path took a downwards turn to the ground. He finally came to a stop on the even dirt ground next to the inland pool of water beside the seashack. Another part of the shore laid to their right and Sora caught himself wishing to be napping once more on the sand as he rested his feet on a patch of the cool ground. Why is that everything happens here? The area also branched off into a tiny recess where he and Kairi had once drew their faces on the rock walls. The door to Destiny Island's heart resided in there as well, and a piece of the puzzle Sora's journey had been.
"Majesty?"
Riku's voice broke through his thoughts, drawing his attention on the short figure of Disney Castle's leader. King Mickey had left his Organization Thirteen- imitation cloak behind, but Sora noted that his eyes still didn't rest, and he didn't relax even after they had shown up. "I know this a bit unexpected, Rikus, Sora-" A small, tired smile spread over Mickey's face when his eyes finally rested on the two teens, "but I need to ask a favor out of you two."
Sora didn't even blink at the words, but crossed his arms over his chest and nodded once, as if this was an everyday occurrence for him. In a way, it was. "What can we do for you, sir?" The King glanced around once more. Apparently satisfied, he beckoned over his shoulder. The figure came slowly out of the shadow made by the seashack, looking as uneasy as the King was.
She was easily twice as tall as the mouse king, and maybe a few years older than himself as Sora estimated it. The girl came to a stop still directly behind the King, remaining silent. Her dark brown, wavy hair was tied back into a ponytail, the tip barely brushing the top of her shoulders. Eyes of the same color shyly glanced between the two of them and quickly flicked away. Freckles marked her skin, sprinkled almost liberally over her nose.
"I need you two to look after Kayleigh for a few days. I'll be back before long." Mickey reached one gloved hand into a pocket and withdrew a small, red circular object. Sora recognized the device from off the Gummi-ship; Donald had kept one on him on their trips down onto new worlds in case if Chip or Dale had to get in touch with the group. "If there's any sort of trouble, call me." The King tossed the device up to Riku, who deftly caught it in one hand.
Mickey sighed, for the first time relaxing. His dark eyes rested briefly on Riku and then Sora, reflecting the smile that slowly stretched over his face. "I hadn't meant to get you both involved again so soon.."
Sora scowled. "Again? What's going on this time?"
His question went unanswered. The brief lapse in his guard was just as quickly gone. Mickey backed away, whispered one last thing to the girl before disappearing from their view.
"...Okay... Uh-" Sora glanced over at Riku. What he saw in his friend's eyes was the same loss he felt; for once in their lives, even Riku didn't know what was going on. That's new. The brunette glanced back towards the girl and tried to level a sincere smile on his face. "Um, welcome to Destiny Islands.., Kayleigh, right?"
The girl started at the mention of her name, but quickly nodded. "..Thanks.. I- I'll try to stay out of your way." She ducked her head down towards the ground, voice failing her at the end of her words.
It was then, even though he made sure to say that it wouldn't be a problem at all- don't say that- and so on, that he started to wonder whether he had really meant the welcome at all. His instincts were biting at the back of his mind, whispering doubts and the promise of approaching trouble, thanks to the arrival of the 'new girl.' Sora shoved them away, placing his trust in the King's hands. What was the worst that could happen in a few days?