I finally managed to write Chapter 2. If anyone has advice for upcomeing chapters, or any requests... drop me a line, I'll answer when I've got time! (No rhyme intended...though as the saying goes 'He was a poet, and didn't know it.'

Kairi and I shuddered as the corridor engulfed us. Kairi tightened her grip on my waist and whispered, "Hold me Sora." I complied and slipped my arms around her shoulders.

I groaned inwardly as the darkness resumed its earlier effects on me. My mind reeled as several different instincts forced their way into the front of my mind. Hunger for the light that could never be mine, Lust for more hearts, Need for... someone near me... I shook my head to clear my head. Unfortunately, that only served to scramble my thoughts further.

I looked down at the form pressed firmly to my right side, Kairi in turn looked up. Her eyes drew me in like twin maelstroms. She leaned toward me, I in turn did the same. In one quick movement, I captured her lips with mine.

My mind instantly went haywire. This was Kairi, THE Kairi I grew up with, the very same girl I spent two-and-a-half years fighting for. And she was kissing me.

I was dimly aware of a strange taste on her lips. Tangy and sweet. I studied it for a moment, it was vaguely familiar. My eyes shot open as I recognized it... Paopu Fruit.

Thoughts smashed into me one right after the other. She ate a paopu fruit, and now SHES KISSING ME! Would this count with the legends? Would this qualify as sharing a paopu fruit with someone? (for those of you who don't know, when two people share a paopu fruit, their destinies become intertwined.)

Those thoughts brought only one response from me, I deepened the kiss like never before, sparks danced across my mind as she did the same.

After a few more minutes I pulled away from her, she whimpered in protest and gave me a questioning look. I grinned and said, "You've eaten a Paopu Fruit recently havent you?" She blushed and nodded. My grin widened farther than I would've ever thought possible

I returned my attention to the swirling darkness around us. I looked around for some sign as to where we were.

I drew the Keyblade and aimed straight ahead. A door appeared in a flash, allowing us an exit.

Kairi and I emerged from the Darkness with equally pale faces. I looked around at our surroundings. Destiny Islands, finally I managed to actually reach my intended destination.

Kairi let out a strangled cough and turned to me with a twinkle in her eye, "Sora, I didn't know you were such a good kisser." I grinned, "Neither did I." She playfully punched my arm, "Now don't get a swollen head, your spiked hair might pop it!" I pouted at her, "You would miss me and you know it."

"You two lovebirds done? Or should I come back in an hour to see if you're still feelin' frisky?" Said Riku with a cross between a smirk and a sneer on his face.

I blushed and cupped my hands behind my head, "Sorry Riku, those corridors of darkness are hard to get used to..." Riku grinned, "Uhuh, sure... you two realize I've been waiting three hours for you to get back?" he gave me a sly grin, "Where in fresh hell did you go? Chatinuga?"

My mind flipped like a pancake. Three hours? How long was I kissing her? Oh God, what is she thinking? She'll think I'm a pervert or something!

Riku chuckled at the blank look plastered on my face, "Oh c'mon I was just kidding!" He turned and said with his back to us, "The King is staying with me tonight, he wants to talk to you Sora when you've got some free time." He continued down the street and around the corner.

I turned to Kairi who was blushing like there was no tomorrow. She stopped and gazed at me. I returned said gaze, her eyes dropped to the ground and she stated, "I'll see you later Sora."

"Suuurrreeeewwwaitaminnit!" I yelled. She turned on the spot, "Huh?" I sprinted over, "Would you like me to walk you home?" I asked chivalrously. Kairi giggled and held out her hand, I grasped it and smiled warmly.

We walked in silence for a few minutes. We walked past some of the weirdest streets I've ever seen, Chain Drive, Pile Drive, Memory Lane... Sorry, that's just how Destiny Islands are, especially when under the jurisdiction of Leopold von Stroppelstein, a man with the WORST sense of humor on Earth. I mean this guy thinks the word 'floor' is funny just because.

I spent most of the time trying to work up some courage to ask a question. Kairi was equally reluctant to speak, her hands were stuffed firmly in her pockets.

I looked at her out of the corner of my eye. By God above, she was the most beautiful creature ever to walk upon two legs. I tell you now, if I ever have the honor to meet God face to face, I am going to shake his hand and tell him he has excellent taste! Her copper hair framed her face like a mane of flame, her ice-blue eyes seemed to be the only thing able to counter the flame of her hair.

I finally spoke, "Kairi?" She flicked the hair out of her eyes and said, "Hmm?" Her eyes focused on me. I choked for a second then said, "I-I w-was wondering... a-about.." I paused to draw some breath and cut through the fog that had settled on my brain, "Are y-you angry with me for kissing you?" She stopped walking and stared me down, "Why would I be angry?" she asked plainly. I waivered under her stare and grunted, "Idunno." I took a few steps toward our destination which was still another 20 minutes away. She reached out and gripped my shoulder, "Are you sorry it happened?" I shook my head. She smiled and shuffled nearer to me, "Neither am I." She leaned into me and planted her lips directly on mine.