Chapter 2: Should've Made That Left Turn at Albuquerque.

Three days ago...

Sora's POV

I can't believe that it's been 4 years since my life changed forever. I've made many new friends through my travels, and strengthened bonds between old ones. Even though I'm still a teensy bit childish, I've grown as a person in ways that very few people will ever understand. Its been exactly 1 year 5 months and 23 days since our final confrontation with Xehanort, but who's counting? Truth be told, I was overjoyed with the peace that came afterwards. Now, don't get me wrong, I still love it, it's just that I can't shake this empty feeling I get sometimes. Ever since that day, I've become more responsible, strong, wise, and persistent than ever before. I'm still my goofy-ass self though. However, I'm finding more and more time to think about things. For example, how someone is currently pissing me off trying to wake me from my nap. I open my eyes slowly to see the long leaves of the Paupu tree giving me shade from the hot sun. I look around for the culprit and see the play islands just as beautiful and free as the first day I saw them. In a huff, I lean my head back and start to close my eyes until a certain smiling someone jumps right above me.

"WOAH!"

I look up to see the girl I went to hell and back for. Her red hair blowing freely with the tropical winds. Her eyes, as blue as the ocean, and come to think about it, just as blue as mine. WAIT! almost all of my friends have blue eyes now that I think I about it!

Don't think too hard now. Wouldn't want you to hurt yourself haha!

Stop reading my thoughts Roxas!

I can't help it! It's so empty in here that when one actually pases by its like a freight train, you're gonna notice it!

Whatever, now where was I? Oh right!

"Haha gimme a break Kairi!"

Oh man déjà vu...

Kairi's POV

Hehe, what a lazy bum!

"I knew I'd find you snoozing around here"

Wow déjà vu much?

"Well after saving the universe THREE TIMES, I think I've earned the right to catch up on some sleep." Said my spiky friend.

"Not on my watch! We need to keep you alert and ready for anything!"

Ugh God. Will you just kiss him already? The amounts of flirting are off the friggin' charts!

Naminé! I-I have no idea what you're talking about!

Thats a HUGE load of crap. You know you love him, and he's gone through Hell and back for you!

Not the time or place! Go daydream about Roxas somewhere!

Oh God, I've been silent this whole time haven't I?

"Kairi? Hello? Destiny Islands to Kairi, do you copy?

He's REALLY close to my face! Ohh he smells good.

"Sorry! I kinda spaced out." I'm blushing? Gaahh! Damn you hormones!

"Haha it's okay! You look so cute when you're confused." Sora says while giving me his signature smile.

Oh lordy that smile. It can move mountains, part the seas, and power the Earth. More importantly, it causes my heart to melt, and my face to blush uncontrollably. Why won't he just say it?! We had that moment at the keyblade graveyard, but was that just the spur of the moment? Aww shit I'm silent again! What did I come here for?... Right the message!

"Oh, before I forget, I have a message for you from the king; it looks pretty important!"

Atta girl! Way to change the subject and ruin the moment!

Shut up Naminé.

Haha aww look, he's so cute when he's confused...

Wait...

That's not confusion... That's fear...

Sora's POV

This is impossible! With Xehanort and Vanitas gone, the heartless, nobodies, and unversed should be gone as well! And yet, there's still a strong force of darkness in this "milky way galaxy" on the planet called "e-ARTH". Damn it! What am I going to tell my friends? My family? Oh God, I don't think my mom can take me leaving one more time. Wait, why does he mention Kairi? Did he forget what happened last time!? I can't lose her again! I just can't. Oh look at me I'm being so selfish, what about Riku and Kairi's parents?...Kairi...How am I going to tell her?

Sora, you need to calm down. I'm worried about Naminé just as much as you are about Kairi, but freaking out like this won't solve anything...

Naminé... I hope you can hear me too.

Narrator time!

Sora's disbelief continued to grow as he read the daunting letter from the king. Sweat forming on his brow as his hands shook.

Sora, Riku, Kairi.

You all have served me, and the worlds well. You have saved the universe multiple times. I am honored to have fought alongside you and grateful for your efforts. These past few years have been hard for all of us. We've lost people we care about and almost lost our own lives. However, your journey is not yet over. It pains me to inform you that the worlds are in peril once again. In the Milky Way galaxy, there is an immense force of darkness accumulating on the planet Earth. I need the three of you to get down there and get rid of the darkness there once and for all. I trust that you can do this by yourselves, so I've sent a gummi ship that should be here 2 days from when you get this letter.

I know you guys will do great!

-Micky.

As sora put down the letter, he felt a familiar sense of worry towards the girl he loved. It seemed as if it was only yesterday that he thought he lost her forever at the graveyard. His hand was still shaking as he put down the letter and faced the princess of heart.

"Kairi, I..." Sora struggled, "the king wants..."

"Sora?...", she asked with tears welling up, "You're not leaving-"

"No...I'm never going to leave you alone again." Sora reassured, "But, we have been summoned by the king to go to a far away world. You, me, and Riku need to leave in two days. But before then I need to teach you thus true meaning of the keyblade."

"Woah.. Wait... We?! I'm coming with? And what do you mean "teach me the true meaning of the keyblade"? I thought I learned everything from you? What if I'm not strong enough? What if I lose you again?" Kairi exclaimed.

"Kairi, I know this is very sudden and scary but you have grown so much these past few years. You've become so strong, and I've been so proud of you. I promise that I'll be here with you, always. Besides we did get married in kindergarten so you're stuck with me hahaha!" Sora said cheerful, as always.

Kairi playfully punched Sora in the arm. Feeling safer knowing her best friend was here for her.

"You moron, that was in 1st grade...And now that I remember, you asked Selphie to marry you right after I said yes!" She said in mock insult.

"I did? Wow, i was a player! I mean wait! Baby, you were my first, my only. Baby please don't leave!" Sora protested.

"One condition!"

"Name it."

"Youuuu"

"Yes?"

"Neeeeeeeed"

"Uh huh. Go on"

"Tobeatmetoriku'shousebye!" She sped off cackling away.

"Hey! No fair!"

Through the tears, scars, and trouble, the two keyblade wielders lasted through the most dangerous foes together. This would not split them apart so long as they both were alive. With nervous but reassured minds, the two ran on the beach together to Riku's house. Regardless of the trouble and warnings, the future did not scare them at all. (A/N lol)

RIKU'S POV

Ee-Ar-th, kind of a dumb name for a planet. Then again, the other worlds I've been to haven't had the most original names in the universe. Deep Jungle and Wonderland weren't the best names for those places. Speaking of universes, this world is win a complete different one. The realm of possibility for this mission just expanded infinitely. We may not come back from this. Where the hell ARE those two?!

"DING DONG!"

"Really Sora? I didn't know we were five!"

I know those lovestruck voices anywhere. Oh man this trip will suck if they don't confess soon. Sigh, guess I should get the door.

"Well well well. Mr. And Mrs. Dum Dum I presume?" I ask dubiously.

"That's The Rev. Sir Dr. Prof. Dum Dum to you sir!" Same old Sora.

"And why am I Mrs.?! I'm not marrying this idiot!" Same old Kairi.

"Hey! At least I'm not ugly cheater!"

Did he really just stick his toungue out at her?

"Ugly?! You wanna die?!"

"What are you gonna d-...Wait Kairi! No! Not the tickle fingers! Ahhh! Bahahahaha!"

"AHEM!"

That got their attention.

"Well? Are you coming in or not?"

Like I was saying, this is going to be a loooooong trip.

Ok, holy shit this is overdue!

so sorry but writer's block, high school, possible college soccer stuff, and work kinda put a damper on a wannabe author's creativity. :P. please review! I hope this doesn't seem rushed! Thanks so much!