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Leon, Aerith, and Yuffie were getting ready to leave. "Will you be okay here, Kairi?"
Kairi nodded happily. "I'll wait here for Sora and Riku to return." She noticed the depressed looks on Yuffie's and Aerith's faces, and the way that Leon looked down. "Don't worry, I'm sure they're both fine! Sora and Riku are strong!" she said half out of faith and half out of fear.
Leon nodded somberly and Aerith smiled weakly at Kairi before they both walked out. "Well, we'll be in Hollow Bastion!" Yuffie called before she waved and ran out the door. Kairi giggled.
She waited alone in the house, lost in her thoughts, alienated by her worry.
Could Sora save Riku? How was Riku…? "…He must be okay. He can take care of himself." Alone with her thoughts, Kairi remembered how strong Riku was. He would be fine, right?