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Chapter 2: A Gift or A Curse?
"Ladies and gentleman. I gave you the class of 2003!" said the student body president into the microphone as crowds of people erupted in cheers and shouts for the graduating students while confetti of the school colors fell from the gym ceiling.
"Congratulation, Naminé!" squealed Selphie as she gave her 17 year old best friend a hug.
"You too, Selphie." said Naminé as she hugged her best friend in return while the class theme song played in the background.
Naminé soon met up with her family by the exit as Kairi ran up to her and gave her a hug and a bouquet of white roses. "I'm proud of you."
"Thanks, Kairi." said Naminé as she and her family all took a group picture, showing her diploma. After the picture they exited the building and headed to the parking lot where noises of honking car horns could be heard. Naminé was glad that she graduated from high school, but she would also miss all her classmates and teachers. But she knew that this was no time to mope on this special day.
'I'm so happy, nothing could make this a better day.' thought Naminé, but the day was ruined as screeching of a car tire was heard that was followed by a loud crash. Naminé along with everyone else turned their heads towards a big accident. Naminé suddenly ran at full speed ahead of her family. There was something about the car that she recognized by looking at the color, patterns, and make of the model. She broke through the crowd and stared in horror at the person in the passenger seat.
"SELPHIE!" screamed Naminé as she sat up on her bed. She realized it was still dark, but it was six in the morning. Feeling relieved, but also frighten, Naminé silently cried as rushing footsteps could be heard outside her door. Aqua entered her daughters room followed by Terra. "Mom."
"Sweetie, are you okay?" said Aqua as she sat on the bed and cradled Naminé.
"I had a nightmare." said Naminé as she cried more on her mother's shoulders.
"It's just a dream, you're okay." said Aqua as she comforted her daughter. "It's okay."
"Is there anything I can get you, Princess?" said Terra as Naminé asked for a glassed of water and the coreless phone. Terra thought it was strange that she would ask for the phone, but left her room anyways. Aqua stroked Naminé's blonde hair while continued to cradle her, until, Terra returned with a glass of water and the phone. Naminé took the glass and in a huge gulp drank all the water and took the phone. She dialed numbers into the phone and waited.
"Hello, M-Mrs. T-Tilmitt?" said Naminé into the phone in a shaky voice. "I know it's really early, but I was wondering if Selphie was okay?", she waited as Selphie's mother went to check on her. "I see. No nothings wrong. I'm really sorry about calling this early. Could you not mention this call to Selphie? Thanks, take care."
"Another dream?" said Terra as he took the phone while Naminé nodded. "What happen?"
"It was my graduation day…" paused Naminé as the image of her best friend was still in her head. "Selphie…was in…in a-accident…", Naminé begin to cry again, "She was killed."
Aqua embraced her daughter while Terra gently rubbed Naminé's back. What does this mean? Will it really happen like the other dreams that she had before? Ever since Naminé started high school she had these nice dreams or nightmares that involved her, her friends, and family. Terra told her that she had a special gift, but Naminé thought of it as a curse.
Later That Day
Throughout the day Naminé never brought up her dream to Selphie and was glad that Mrs. Tilmitt kept her promise. At school she cleaned out her locker, helped with the preparation for the ceremony, and also signed her classmate's yearbooks while they signed hers. It was then time for the senior class to go home and get in their cap and gown for the ceremony, but before Naminé could leave she took one last look at the inside of her school. "Goodbye." she said to no one in particular.
When Naminé arrived home she was greeted by her older sister, Kairi who was now 21, with her hair auburn colored, and a light complexion skin. Xion had also returned home with her hair now shorter than the last time Naminé saw her, with light skin also.
"So, baby sister is finally graduating." said Xion sounding annoyed as she walked to her old bedroom.
"Don't mind her." said Kairi. "She just grouchy because Riku isn't here yet."
"Speaking of Riku, how's your relationship with Sora? Mom said that you two were fighting again." said Naminé as Kairi just brushed it off like nothing and told her the reason.
"Sora wants to get a puppy for me, but because I'm in college and he working, we won't be able to take care of one." said Kairi as she and Naminé went to Naminé's room. "Now lets get you ready." Kairi began to stylized Naminé's hair in a simple style since she didn't have enough time and started on her makeup after she was done. Naminé then went to her closet and found her dress that she was going to ware at the ceremony that was a simple white evening gown, with matching heels, while Kairi got her graduation cap and gown. In less than 30 minutes Naminé was finally ready for her graduation as Kairi explained that their mother and father were going to meet them at the gym. Xion waited by Riku's car that she borrowed as Kairi got in the back seat while Naminé sat in the front. Xion didn't wasted any time getting to the school gym as she dropped Naminé by the side entrance.
When more people showed up, the ceremony begin right on time. "This is it." said Selphie excitedly as she and Naminé walked side by side and made there way to their seats. People sat on the bleachers and Naminé saw her father, mother, Kairi, Xion, Sora, and Riku as she made her way to her assigned seat on the gym floor.
The student body president then begin his speech about the years that they all had together. The people then laughed at the embarrassing photos of the students and finally the ceremony was coming to a close as each student got their diplomas.
"Ladies and gentleman. I gave you the class of 2003!" said the student body president into the microphone as crowds of people erupted in cheers and shouts for the graduating students while confetti of the school colors fell from the gym ceiling.
"Congratulation, Naminé!" squealed Selphie as she gave her best friend a hug.
"You too, Selphie." said Naminé as she hugged her best friend in return while the class theme song played in the background. Naminé then realized that the same thing was happening in her dream.
"Naminé, you can let go now." said Selphie. "There's my mom, text me later tonight."
"Wait!" said Naminé as she dragged Selphie with her to met up with her family by the exit as Kairi ran up to her and gave her a hug and a bouquet of white roses. "I'm proud of you."
"Thanks, Kairi." said Naminé as she and her family with her best friend all took a group picture, with each girls showing their diplomas. After the picture they exited the building and headed to the parking lot where noises of honking car horns could be heard. Naminé was glad that she graduated from high school, but she would also miss all her classmates and teachers. But she knew that this was no time to mope on this special day.
Meanwhile
Jack had emerged out of the gym as he took one last swig of his drink that he had hidden away. He crushed the can and tossed it away as he staggered over to his truck. It was the last day of school and he was really happy that it was over as he got into his truck and laughed for no reason while having a little trouble putting his keys into the ignition. The truck then roared to life as Jack put on his seatbelt, "safety first." he said as he pulled out of the parking lot while almost hitting a car. He honk his horn at the person in the car and yelled out, "Watch were your going, Lassie!"
Elsewhere
"Selphie, over here!" called Mrs. Tilmitt with their car running. Selphie wave bye at Naminé and went over to her mother.
"MRS. TILMITT!" yelled Terra as he headed over to the car. "I was wondering if you and Selphie could come by my daughter's reception tonight?"
"We're having our own reception for Selphie too, but thanks for the offer." said Mrs. Tilmitt as she rolled up her window, but then it was heard as a loud crash was heard. Naminé could see from a distance as one of her classmate accidentally slammed into a pole as he staggered out of his truck and tried to run, but fell again. Naminé breathed a sigh of relief as she waved at Selphie.
"That was close." said Naminé when Terra rejoined his family. When Xion heard her sister, she scoffed and thought, 'There she goes again.'
A/N: Thanks for reading. Post a comment or have a question, but no flames, I'm trying my best.
