Hey guys, well this is my first story on this channal. I hope you guys like it and yes I know it's a Disney movie, but please writing stuff like this is really fun to me. But don't worry I'll write some more stories that don't involve movie type. So anyways, enjoy!
Kairi
Chapter 1
It was a dark and quiet night as a soldier with dark brown slightly spiky hair walked around on his post; his name was Terra. He was guarding Castle Oblivion, the second castle in the Land of Departure, making sure that no evil creatures or people would come and take over it. He was starting to get restless until something hit his head.
Terra looked up to see a golden brown hawk flying in the air. He reach his hand behind his head, making sure no blood had spilled which there wasn't. The sight of the hawk made him wonder as he ran up to the edge of the wall's roof, and saw nothing at first, but then a whole bunch of hooks came flying up. Terra gasped as he ran over to the furnace while yelling, "We're under attack! Light the signal," but nobody could hear him.
Just when he grabbed his torch, a sworm of Unversed appeared in front of him. He grunted as he took out his Keyblade and sliced his way through all of them. Right when he got to the furnace, someone jumped up on the other side of it. Terra gasped as the light from his torch showed that it was Vanitas, the worlds greatest threat, his midnight black spiky hair stood out as if he looked like a Heartless in the shadows; along with his golden eyes glowing, almost, in the night.
Terra looked down and lit the signal, as more and more of them appeared in the cold night. "Now everyone knows you're here," he said glaring at the boy.
Vanitas didn't show no worry in his eyes as he took down the Castle Oblivion's flag and tossed it into the fire. "Perfect," he said with a devilish grin.
The Land of Derpature's General, Ventus, and two other soldiers walked into the castle where Emperor Eraqus sat and bowed. "Your Majesty, the Unversed have crossed our northern border," he said.
"Impossible, no one can get through Castle Oblivion!" Zack exclaimed but was silenced with a raised hand from Eraqus.
"Vanitas is leading them. We'll set up defenses around your place immediately," Ven finished with a hint of frustration in his voice as he spoke. He was tired of Vanitas destroying his home town, even though they were brothers, Ven still didn't want anything to do with him nor did Vanitas.
"No," Eraqus stated as he stood up. "Send your troops to protect my people! Zack!"
"Yes, your Highness."
"Deliver conscription notices throughout all the provinces. Call up reserves, and as many new recruits as possible." Eraqus was walking towards Ven as he stood up from his bow. Ven wasn't so sure about his Master's orders. In defence and hope, he spoke in a calm voice.
"Forgive me, your Majesty, but I believe my troops can stop him," he said. He didn't want to risk more men dying and training them would take months to do. It would just be better if he just used his men instead of some new people.
But to Ven's disappointment, Eraqus shook his head. "I won't take any chances, General. A single grain of rice can tip the scale; one man may be the difference between victory and defeat."
"Quiet, demure...graceful, polite, delicate, refined, poised, and..." Kairi said using chopsticks to balance a grain of rice. She picked up her paintbrush and started to write on her arm again. "...punctual!" She exclaimed with joy until a rooster crowed, announcing that she was already late to meet her mother in the market. Kairi jerked out of her bed and ran around the house calling for her pet. "Pluto! Pluto! Plu -" she soon stopped and saw that the yellow dog was laying on the floor, sleeping.
"Ah, there you are!" she said waking him up. "Come on, smart boy! Can you help me with my chores today?" Kairi asked as she started to tie a sack of checken fee to his back, completed with a bone hung on a pole and string. Pluto immediately chased after it as he ran outside the door, scattering grain everywhere.
"Honorable Ancestors...please help Kairi impress the Matchmaker today." Cloud prayed at the temple, near to the house. He continued to be quiet until Pluto runs around him, scattering chicken fee all over the place as a couple of chickens appeared; starting to eat the grain. "Please, please help her," he finished with a desperate yet frustrated sound in his voice.
"Father, I brought you some...Whoa!" Kairi exclaimed as she ran into Cloud. He caught the tea pot in his hands while the rest of the cups hit the ground, shattering to many pieces.
"Kairi!"
"I brought a spare!"
"Kairi..."
"Remember, the doctor said three cups of tea in the morning...
"Kairi."
"...and three at night."
"Kairi, you should already be in town. We're counting on you to..."
"Uphold the family honor," she finshed as she just smiled at him. "Don't worry, Father, I won't let you down." She then turned around and ran down the steps towards town. "Wish me luck," she said as she waved.
"Hurry..." Cloud exclaimed as he took a sip of his tea. He soon sighed and walked back into the temple. "I think I'm going to...pray some more."
"Tifa, where is your daughter? The Matchmaker is not a patient man," Aerith asked walking back into the store.
"Of all the days to be late!" Tifa sighed as she shook her head. "I should have prayed to the ancestors for luck," she said.
"How lucky can they be? They're dead," Yuffie exclaimed as she held up a golden cage. "I've got all the luck we'll need." Inside the cage was a light blue cricket named Namine. She looked up at Yuffie who started talking to her. "This is your chance to prove yourself." She closed her eyes and stepped off the sidewalk into the road.
"Yuffie! No," Tifa yelled with fear. Yuffie walked across the street; vehicles crashing into each other, but nothing happened to her.
"Yep, this cricket's a lucky one!" she said as Tifa sighed in relief. Soon Kairi came in riding on her tan horse, and jumps off smiling.
"I'm here," she exclaimed as she looked at her mother who was glaring at her. "What? But, Mom I had to -"
"None of your excuses. Now, let's get you cleaned up." Tifa said as she pushed her daughter into Aerith; who started to sing.
Aerith: This is what you give me to work with?
Well, honey, I've seen worse
We're going to turn this sow's ear
into a silk purse
Aerith quickly undressed Kairi and threw her into a tub. "It's freezing!" she shivered.
"It would've been warm, if you were here on time." Tifa said with a sly smile.
We'll have you, washed and dried
Primped and polished till you glow with pride
Just my recipe for an instant bride
You'll bring honor to us all
Aerith dumped water on Kairi's head and started to scrub the shampoo in her hair. "Kairi, what's this," Tifa asked when she grabbed her arm seeing the black writing.
"Uh...notes...in case I forget something." Kairi said, pulling her hand away quickly.
"Hold this," Yuffie says as she hands Namine to Tifa. "We're going to need more luck than I thought."
Yuna: Wait and see, when we're through
Selphie: Boys will gladly go to war for you
Yuna: With good fortune
Selphie: And a great hairdo
Both: You'll bring honor to us all
Right after she was all washed off and clean, Tifa took her to a hair salon which was runned by Yuna and Selphie. The two girls both saw Kairi and quickly took her into one of there back rooms. They both had one have of her hair and started to brush it. Kairi tried her best to not cry when they pulled a tangle, but it was really hard not to when you have two people brushing your hair at the same time. Finally, when they were done Kairi's hair was pulled up in a bun with a pink flower pinned in it. When she was done, her mother took her to the next place.
Everyone: A girl can bring her family great honor in one way
by striking a good match
and this might be the day
Tifa was taking her daughter to a clothing store, but Kairi wasn't really looking forward to it. While they were walking, the redhead girl stopped as she saw two old men playing chess. The one on the right seemed to be losing for he was brainstorming over what move to make next. Kairi quickly looked at the board and moved a red piece, which made the game even now. Tifa looked behind her to only march back over to Kairi and drag her to the next store.
Olette: Men want girls with good taste
Rikku: Calm
Tifa: Obedient
Rikku: Who work fast-paced
Tifa: With good breeding
Olette: And a tiny waste
All: You'll bring honor to us all
Once they got to the store, Olette suddenly messured her neck as Rikku started to pick out random dresses for her. Kairi just sighed to herself as she looked at all of the dresses. None of them seemed to match her taste in clothing, except for one. It was a pink dress with a white silky cover over it. She smiled brightly at it and told the two girls to put it on her. They did as so as Tifa came in and helped as well.
When they were done, Kairi looked herself in the mirror and gasped in shock. She couldn't even reaconize herself that it scared her a little bit. Tifa just smiled at her daughter as she took her out of the store and started to take her to a make-up place.
Everybody: We all must serve our Emperor,
who guards us from the Unversed
A man by bearing arms
A girl by bearing sons
As Tifa took her daughter to the make-up place, Kairi saw two boys playing with toy swords. She smiled at the sight of them until one of them ran up to a little girl, who was playing with her doll, and took it away from her. To Kairi's dismay, she snatched the doll away from him and gave it back to the girl, who happily hugged it.
Xion: When we're through
You can't fail like a lotus blossom, soft and pale
How could any felloe say, "No sale?"
You'll bring honor to us all!
Xion sang as she did Kairi's makeup. When she was done she held up a mirror for Kairi to see herself, but when she saw her face she looked surprised. It's not she didn't like it or looked cute with it on, there was just too much of it on. Her face almost looked pale as her eyes seemed to almost pop out of her head. Her lips were way too red for her liking as well for the blush, but she just sighed to herself and put on a fake smile when her mother looked at her.
"There, you're ready." Tifa said as she helped Kairi up to her feet.
"Not yet," Yuffie exclaimed, coming with more stuff for good luck in her hands.
Yuffie: An apple for serenity,
A pendant for balance,
Beads of jade for beauty,
you must proudly show it
Now, add a cricket,
just for luck
And even you can't blow it!
She sang as she put an apple in Kairi's mouth, which she gladly ate, the pendant on her back, the beads around her neck, and put Namine in where she put the pendent. Kairi soon walked out the door and began her way to the matchmakers building. Feeling nervous and unsure, she suddenly began to sing a little prayer to her ancestors.
Kairi: Ancestors, hear my plea
Please don't let me make a fool of me
And to not uproot my family tree
Keep my father standing tall
While she was saying her prayer, she didn't notice that the line of girls had already gotten ahead of her. Tifa quickly ran up to her and gave her an purple unbrella as Kairi quickly started to run after the line of girls.
Scarier than the Undertaker
We are meeting our matchmaker!
Everyone: Destiny, guard our girls
Help our future as it fast unfurls
Please look kindly on the cultured pearls
Each a perfect porcelain doll...
Just when Kairi got in the line, she noticed that she was the only redhead there. The other girls had brown hair, black hair, or blonde hair, but not red. Kairi didn't really care for that matter since her mind was on something else. Would she be able to success her part of becoming a bride or honoring her famly? The thought of breaking the bind made cold shivers run down her arms and legs as she came closer to the house of the matchmaker.
1st girl: Please bring honor to us
2nd girl: Please bring honor to us
3rd girl: Please bring honor to us
4th girl: Please bring honor to us
Everyone: Please bring honor to us all!
Once they got to the house, the girls, including Kairi, crouched down with there umbrella's in front of them as they waited for the matchmaker to call their name. The a tall woman with short pink hair while wearing a purple dress with black lines on it stood before them. She looked down at her clipboard and shouted, "Kairi."
"Present," she spoke standing up with a smile.
"Speaking without permission..." the woman exclaimed as she wrote something down. Kairi put her hand on her forehead when she knew what she had done. Hadn't even started yet and she already got a mistake, this might not go so well as she thought.
Once inside, the woman looked around Kairi as she shook her head in the process. "Too skinny...not good for bearing sons." she said, starting to walk away while writing. Kairi looked down at herself and sighed in frustration. Nothing was going right for her as it seemed, she couldn't help it if she was skinny most men did like skinny women but not if they were too skinny. While Kairi was lost in her thoughts, Namine somehow got out of her cage and started to jump around. The redhead soon noticed her and quickly tried to catch her. "Recite the Finaly Admonition," the Matchmacker said.
Kairi nodded as she pulled out her pink paper fan, and threw Namine somewhere on the floor. "Fulfill your duties, calmly and..." Kairi began as she quickly glanced down at her arm, where the notes where written, and started to read them. "Respectively. Um, reflect before you snack...act! This chall bring you honor and glory." She exclaimed when she knew she messed up. She breathed out a relief sigh glad that it was over; until the Matchmaker grabbed her fan and searched for any cheats. Finding none, she grabbed Kairi's arm and pulled her towards a wooden table, where a white tea pot and cup was placed. The ink from the redhead's arm came off on the Matchmaker's hand.
"Now, pour the tea. To please your future in-laws, you must demonstrate a sense of dignity," the woman said as she rubbed her hand over her mouth which made the ink on her hands transport onto there. Kairi couldn't help but to stare at the sight until she noticed she was pour the tea on to the table, not the cup. She quickly shook her head poured it in the right place. "and refinement. You must also be poised." When Kairi was done pouring the tea, she noticed that Namine was in it, relaxing in it as if it was a hot tub.
"Um, pardon me..." Kairi softly spoke as the Matchmaker took the cup.
"And silent!" the woman glared making Kairi shout her mouth. She didn't want to fail her family, but she also didn't want the Matchmaker to choke on the cricket. She slowly rearanged her thoughts and decided to take the tea cup, even if the Matchmaker refused.
"Could I just take that back? For a moment..." the redhead said hoping that the woman would work with her, but sadly she didn't. The Matchmaker wasn't going to let go of the cup which made the two of them start fight. Kairi soon tripped over a pile of pillows by making the tea splash and stan the Matchmakers dress; with Namine inside it as well.
"Why, you clumsy little..." the woman started with fire in her eyes until she felt Namine moving around inside her dress. "Oh, ah, woo!" she exclaimed as she trips over the fire-pot, spiling the coals as her bottom landed on them. The woman immediately sat up and started to run around in circles, screaming. Kairi desperately grabbed her fan and fans at the burnt spot, but only to make it burst into flames. The Matchmaker screams in pain as she jumps down on the table, breaking it, and quickly runs outside.
While outside, Yuffie was smirking to herself. "I think it's going well, don't you?" she asked Tifa, making the woman wonder if the same thing happened when Yuffie was becoming a bride, but when the Matchmaker ran outside she knew it wasn't.
"Put it out! PUT IT OUT! PUT IT OUT!" she screamed while Kairi grabbed the teapot and splashes the burnt part, but instead she hits the Matchmaker's face. Embarrassed, she hands the pot over to the woman and quickly runs over to her mother and Yuffie. "You are a DISGRACE!" she yells, throwing the teapot to the ground, making it smach into millions of pieces. "You may look like abride, but you will NEVER bring your family honor!" the furious woman walks away as Kairi looks around herself. Everyone was watching her, wondering what she did in during the lesson. The redhead slowly looked down at the ground as she sighed to herself, knowing that she failed her family, again.
So how did you like it? If you think I should continue it please review or PM me if you like it and want more of it, cause I know I do! Also if you have any ideas for a new story that you think I could make then tell me cause I know I don't have a lot of ideas.
Neow~ :3