Entry 1:
I've started my training with Kairi. I'll give her credit she is stronger than she looks; but not strong enough to best me yet. It's odd training with the person I tried to kidnap barely more than a year ago. I bring it up now and then and she assures me that we're good. I think saving her friends' skin earned me some points. It's strange but she reminds me of something. The way she walks and holds her keyblade, it's familiar somehow, especially when we duel. Like the other day, she giggled after freezing me with a stop spell in an inconvenient facial expression. I know I heard that laugh before. But I can't place it. It's less of a memory and more of a feeling.
Entry 2:
Now and again Kairi still gives me that familiar feeling but I need to focus on my training and not chase after dead end emotions. The keyblade is harder than my Chakrams. They always came to me with the power of the mind. Summoning the heart is harder. I have to feel my purpose instead of just logically knowing why. Good thing I have a strong purpose. With the keyblade's power, I will find a way to free Roxas. And when I do we are going to go to the beach this time.
Entry 3:
Kairi is getting stronger. Her form could be a lot better when attacking but her magic is stunning. It's very powerful and she has timing I probably will never have. Though in a one on one match fighting ultimately comes down to simple attacks. So I have the advantage, even if she can get some painful shots in. Maybe I should try to go easier on her to encourage her to practice attacking more.
Entry 4:
"Go easier on her," I wrote. Kairi trashed me today. I let her get in some attacks but at the end, she surprised me with a barrage of ice. She must have been practicing alone and held back her blizzard magic in front of me for the past few weeks. She is sneakier than I gave her credit for. I'll remember that. I'm not sure if she would have won if I went my usual strength but it would have been close.
I sarcastically told her "You could have given me a cold."
"Good you need to chill, Mr. Serious." She said and smiled.
Entry 5:
I asked Kairi why she wanted to be a Keyblade wielder today. She told me she was tired of Riku and Sora going out on adventures to save the worlds while she waited on her island. She wanted to help this time. I can understand that. I would go mad without being in the action for that long. Then she asked me why I wanted to. I suppose should not ask questions I didn't want to answer but it was too late now.
I replied "I have a best friend out there I want to save. This keyblade and your friends are my best shot at doing that."
"You know Lea they're your friends too."
"Nah, I've helped them a few times but after all the times I was against them…. I think we are even at best, maybe even pleasant allies. But no I'm not in your circle of friends."
Then she surprised me by stating "Well you're my friend so that makes you friends with Sora and Riku too."
For once I was speechless so I just nodded and left. I joined to get Roxas back but I never thought I would find friends here too. I'll make sure it works this time.
(Author notes: I really enjoyed writing this one. I'm not sure if I will add more journal entries. On one hand I really want to continue this character dynamic but on the other hand, I like this ending. Maybe I'll just write another Lea and Kairi fanfiction in the future.)