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Author's Note: Well, well, well. Okay, so I know that I already have another story, but I have a huge writers block on that so, ugh, please help? XD I'm just stuck, that's all. But it also got a little boring for a bit, so I decided to create a new story. Okay, so just so you know, this is not my entire idea. My friend, who we should all know, Ka-chan, is writing her very own fan fiction (even if it isn't up yet). Hers stars Rinoa, but mine kinda stars Kairi. I read her story basis of it, and I asked if I could base my story off one small part of her story. And you guessed it; it includes the bruises and all. Hers has much more to it though. When it's up, I'll be letting everyone know, and you'll see how it all falls into place. But yeah, it's not completely my idea, but after reading her wonderful story chapters, I saw this small little story running around in my head that I HAD to write down, and she said I could. So here you go. I'll be switching back and forth between the two stories, so don't get mad at me if I don't update one soon enough, kay? Tell me what you think of this so far though. I think I'm getting better at writing know. Getting a bit more emotion to go into my work and all. But yeah, please review and you'll get a cookie! :D
Summary: Kairi just wants the pain to go away, but it won't. Why won't it go away? Is it permanent? Is it optional, or what? She didn't even want to know anyway. Just when she thought things could get worse, she actually found herself smiling. Why is she smiling if there is so much pain? And not just emotional pain, but physical pain. Who is making her smile all of a sudden? Could it just be herself, or someone else who decided to come long into her life? Will this person end up hurting Kairi as well? Who knows. -Shattered ~ Inspired by Ka-chan (Kaki-sama) [Sora x Kairi]
Shattered
Chapter 1: A Painful Rest
Kairi sat at edge of the shore, hugging her knees into her chest. She dug her face into her arms so only her nose and up were showing. The moon was out and looked as if it was sitting on the ocean, leaving a dark, yet luminous, surrounding. There was a cool breeze. It gently blew and swayed past Kairi. Kairi was wearing a white and yellow stripped tank top with short jean shorts that were 7 inches up from her knees. She wasn't wearing shoes either, but it didn't seem to bother her at all. Kairi's long hair swayed gently with the wind, the moon shining lightly on her hair as she sat there. Her hair went down to her waist and it was thin.
Kairi just continued to stare out at the ocean. But not only did the moon reveal Kairi's beauty, but it also revealed her pain. Kairi was covered in bruises. Giant and disgusting looking bruises. She had an ugly gash across her cheek, not to mention that there was a giant welt on her back. That was the most unappealing on Kairi. I was as big as two fists put together and it was clear that it had just been causes. It was right on Kairi's shoulder, the scapula, her most sensitive part. Which made it the most unattractive of her cuts and bruises.
Kairi moaned in pain as she moved her shoulder. She couldn't take this anymore. Is this how things will be treating her from now on? She couldn't tell. No, not a single one. Not even those closest. Kairi wasn't going back. At least not tonight. She couldn't even move either, so she was pretty much stuck on the beach for tonight. How could anyone do this to her? So what, she was different, but did it have to be this bad? It didn't matter now, she couldn't do a thing. Kairi shed a tear. It glistened as it fell down her cheek. Kairi looked at her scabby knees. The scabs started to cut and bleed again. Kairi held her knees with her hands, hoping to stop the bleeding, but it didn't work. Kairi let go of them, knowing it was hopeless to even try. They would never stop, and she already knew she'd have scars covering her for life. And she'd be getting more cuts soon as well, so it didn't matter to her whether or not if they bled. She already felt dead, so it made her wonder what it actually was like to be dead. Kairi knew she'd find out soon in her life because she knew it was coming.
Kairi looked up at the stars. Kairi's eyes were stinging from her tears. She started to gasp for air and entered a heartbreaking sob. Still looking up at the stars, her mouth started to move.
"Mom…" she began to say. Kairi's bangs covered half of her face, but her tears were still visible. "I need you." Kairi broke into a dreadful cry and ended up falling asleep from her tears. She lay on her side in the sand; her hair was covering half of her face again. She only received six hours of sleep, because she stayed up most of the night.
The sun came up, switching places with the moon. It slowly rose above the ocean and high into the sky. Though this didn't wake Kairi up. A man walked along the beach and spotted Kairi. He saw her lying on the beach not moving, and thought she was dead. He ran over to Kairi and stopped by her side. He saw that she was covered in countless bruises and cuts. He also noticed the unpleasant welt on her back. The man knelt down to Kairi's side and gently shook her. Kairi, started, jumped a little and sat up. She saw the man and he smiled at her. He had spiky, silver hair and green eyes. He seemed pretty active, judging by his good shape and muscles. He held out his hand to Kairi, and she accepted it. Kairi got onto her feet, but wobbled and lost her balance. The man caught her and helped balance her. He laughed, but then smiled sweetly at Kairi.
"You gave me quite a scare. I thought you were dead when I saw you." Kairi blushed. Se never thought about anyone seeing her at the beach. But then again, it is open to the public. The man was looking at Kairi's bruises and cuts, and Kairi knew this. She became uncomfortable and gave small, but polite signs to the man showing her queasiness. The man caught what Kairi was doing and only stepped in front of her.
"My apologies. I am Riku," he said. Kairi smiled at him lightly. Her feet began to hurt from the sand, since it was starting to get warmer. Plus, she wasn't even wearing any shoes.
"My name is Kairi," she replied. Riku smiled at Kairi, but then his face was covered with curiosity.
"What were you doing sleeping on the beach anyway?" Riku asked. Kairi didn't reply right away. She couldn't give way her situation. At least, not now. Riku waited for her reply.
"I was staring at the ocean at night. I thought it was beautiful, and I found myself falling asleep while watching it," she answered. Riku nodded. They started to walk with each other along the shoreline. Kairi looked up at Riku. He seemed around her age, or so it looked. He was so kind, which gave Kairi a better feeling.
"Would you like to go to the hospital or something?" asked Riku. Kairi became confused for a minute.
"No, why?" she asked. Riku pointed to her cuts and bruises. That snapped the answer into Kairi's brain.
"They look so painful. I thought you might want to get medicine for that welt on your back. It looks pretty bad," said Riku with concern. Kairi looked down. They did hurt, but what was the point if she was just going to get new ones later on anyway? Riku saw Kairi looking down at the sand. "Where'd you get them from?" Kairi looked up with wide eyes. She couldn't tell him the truth, yet lying wouldn't help either. But she had no choice…
"I was surfing today and the waves were rough," she began. It's a good thing that the waves were rough too. "And I fell off numerous times, falling into some nearby coral and get tangled in some seaweed. Then, after a few times of that, my board snapped and bashed me with the sharp end on my shoulder, leaving the welt." Kairi stopped dead in her tracks. Her arm and bruises really were sore. She was too busy worrying about getting knew ones to even realize her physical pain. Riku stopped and looked at her, but Kairi only smiled at him and continued to walk. Kairi looked up at him. "Would you… mind taking me to the hospital?" she asked. Riku looked back over at Kairi and smiled.
"Sure thing. Anything," he answered. Kairi perked up and found herself laughing. "Hey Kai," he said. Kairi looked back up at him. He was about 2 inches taller than her. "Let's be friends from now on, kay?" Kairi perked up when she heard this from him. She had made one friend. Sure, she had other friends, but they never understood her. They never got to know who she really was. She did have some pretty close friends, but for some reason, Riku being her friend all of a sudden just made her a happy camper. Maybe it was because he gave her hope.
Riku held out his hand to Kairi, and she took it, following him through the city. When they were right outside the hospital, Riku looked down at the ground and spotted Kairi's feet.
"Um…" he said. Kairi looked at him. What was he doing?
"What?" Riku pointed to her feet. Kairi shook her head asking what again, but then looked down at her feet. She wasn't wearing any shoes.
"You're not wearing any shoes." Kairi's tension was erased and shrugged. She looked back up at Riku.
"I guess I'm not." They both laughed lightly and headed into the hospital.
"Yes, Miss Kotoko. Sit up on here and I'll examine those cuts. Kairi slipped right up onto a hard bed and let the doctor examine her. He gently lifted her arm and Kairi let out a yelp of pain. The doctor hummed to himself after Kairi yelped. He put disinfectant cream on her cuts and went to her welt. The doctor took out a sponge and let it run under warm water. He then squeezed it lightly, letting some water fall into the sink. Then, he walked over to Kairi and placed it on her welt. It stung and went up her entire arm, but it also felt good in a way. The doctor removed the sponge to see that her welt no longer had a sickly yellow in it. The doctor put more cream on it and then took out some thin cloth that was in a roll. He started to wrap it around her to cover the welt.
"Make sure this welt doesn't get exposed for too long. That disease is still going around and you have a high chance of getting it." Kairi just held her hair over her other shoulder. She nodded, but wondered to herself. 'Why shouldn't I get it? I'll be guaranteed to be gone after that,' she thought.
"Done." The doctor put away the cloth and faced Kairi.
"Thank you," she answered. The doctor waved his hands in surrender.
"No need to thank me Miss Kotoko. Your treatment was on the house. You were so banged up I became worried, but knew you'd be okay. Here." The doctor pulled out a small box and handed that to Kairi. "Wash that welt every night and put that cream on it afterwards. It'll secure your welt from any infections and diseases from entering your body. Your welt should be gone within a few weeks if you follow those directions." Kairi nodded and smiled.
"Thank you," she said and walked off with Riku.
"I was worried," he said. Kairi looked up at Riku. He was ever so calm, yet looked tense. "When I first saw you, I though you were dead. And I'm glad you're not," he said. Kairi smiled, but looked at him strangely.
"But we only meant an hour ago. How can you care so much for me already?" she asked. Riku smiled like the answer was obvious or something, but it wasn't.
"Does that mean I can't make friends with a day though?"
Author's Note: Okay, so I want to know something. Should I continue with this story, or should it just be a one shot thing? I'd like to make it into chapters and continue with it, but what's the point if no one will even read it? So I'd like some criticism on it. It may not be the best thing so far, but what I plan to have in it will be better. And yeah, I am a hard core Sokai fan, so there will be that in here. I wait for your input, kay guys? I'd like at least 10 different reviews, so please tell some Sokai loving friends of yours to read this and tell me what they think. And I even named this story after a video that my friend made. Her story is based upon her video that she made on you tube "Forgotten Memories." You should really check out her channel sometime. Her username is Krestenity. You'll love her, trust me.
But yeah, I called my story that. Why? Because it has quite a bit of meaning in it, so you'll just have to wait and find out… that is, if I even continue. {P.S. Story now changed to Shattered. :o}
