Chapter 6
A Journey Begins and Ends
"So let me get this straight, you think you think your dreams are now causing you to sleep walk?" Riku asked as I nod in response,
"That's crazy!" Kairi said,
"We gotta figure out what's causing this, and fast," Sora said, "I don't know if we'll be so lucky the next time this happens,
"Then we figure out ways to watch her." Riku said,
"We could all take turns watching her," Kairi suggested... at this point I was starting to feel like a burden...
"We could also set traps so she can't get out." Sora said,
"If your plan has to do with a bucket over my door you better think of something else!" I said as Sora frowns in defeat.
"I like Kairi's idea, we can start tonight, I'll take first watch." Riku said,
"I'm sorry to be such a bother..." I said
"Don't be, we're doing this because you're are friend so don't worry about it." Kairi said,
"Thanks Kairi" I said as she smiles, we all decide to get some rest. Riku would wake us if it stops raining so we can get back to fighting heartless. I quickly drift back into my dream,
This time I awoke with Amara standing right in front of me,
"That's a little freaky..." I said
"It's not like I told you to appear in front of me." Amara said
"True... So, what do you think of all this?" I asked her,
"Why are you asking me?" She asks
"Because if you weren't concerned you wouldn't of woke me up." I said, she looks at me speechless.
"Very well, if I would take a guess if might have to do with the Darkness you absorbed the other day," she said, pondering on the matter,
"you mean the darkness that gave off a purple glow?" I asked,
"Yes," She said, "You shouldn't stay asleep for too long or you might have another repeat of yesterday." Amara suggested,
"Good point." I said closing my eyes,
I wake up to the sound of Sora snoring, I sit up and look around. Sora was sprawled out on the floor while Kairi only took up a little spot in the corner and Riku was sitting beside me.
"Sara?" Riku asked, getting ready to stand up.
"It's alright, I'm awake." I said as he relaxes
"Did you have the dream again?" He asked, I was hesitant to answer,
"No," I said,
"Well that's good." Riku said, I look outside
"Looks like it stopped raining." I said
"Yeah, I thought I'd give you all a few more minutes to sleep." Riku said as I quietly stand up.
"Well then I think I'll go for a walk..." I said stretching. "It'll help me wake up." I said
"Ok, just don't wander too far." Riku said "If anything happens, just call out."
"I will," I said exiting the small tree house it must of just stopped raining, the smell of rain water filled the air, giving off a sweet floral scent. I climbed down the ladder and walked toward the beach, it was far enough to get some privacy but still close enough just in case I'm ambushed by heartless.
"Why didn't you tell him? I know you wanted to." Amara asked,
"Because I fear they will blame you when we both know someone else is behind this." I said,
"Then why do you seem so upset?" She said
"AH! I'm sick and tired of this! every time we get a chance to relax or be happy something or someone gets in our way of it all!"
"Is this about that boy Tidus?" She asked
"No... well, he's part of it." I said as a small group of heartless appears, they were probably drawn in by my anger.
"Should you call for the others?"
"Na! I can handle them." I said summoning my Keyblade and quickly defeat them all. It helped relieve my stress. I let out a loud sigh, "That felt better." I said, sitting down.
"So, is this the calm you were talking about?" Amara asked, she sounded like she knew nothing about the subject.
"Uh, yeah, but it'll be short lived." I said,
"You don't know that." Amara said, I suddenly sense the same darkness identical to the darkness Amara showed me. I quickly jump up and turn around, a heartless identical to the large one we fought earlier was walking towards me, only this one was twice its size.
"See? I told you!" I said getting ready to fight. It swings it's arm at me hitting the side of my Keyblade and knocking me off my feet. "Ow," I said slowly standing back up, "Now I might need help..." The heartless attempts to grab me, I whack it's hand away. I attempt to run towards the tree house but the heartless gets in my way. "Ok guy's you can come out now!" I yell as the heartless grabs the end of my Keyblade. I quickly let go to try to get away only to be grabbed by his other hand.
"Hang on Sara!" I hear a familiar voice, a flash of light blinds me and the next thing I knew I was on the ground. I open my eyes to see two people I weren't expecting.
"Donald! Goofy!" I cheered as Goofy helps me to my feet,
"Can you fight?" I hear the familiar voice again, I look in front of me to see King Mickey ready to fight,
"You better believe it!" I said summoning my Keyblade again. We all charge and quickly defeat the heartless.
"Are you alright Sara?" Mickey asked as I sit down to catch my breath.
"Yeah, you guys came right in the nick of time." I said as Donald casts Cure on me.
"I can't believe the heartless have gotten so bad..." Goofy said,
"We can talk later, Where are Riku and Sora?" Mickey asked me.
"In the tree house over there, C'mon." I said leading them, we climb into the tree house, "Hey, guess who I found!" I said as Riku and Kairi stand up,
"King Mickey!" Riku said, I look down to see Sora still sleeping. I stand over him and breathe in deep,
"Sora! Wake up!" I yelled as he jolts up.
"W...What's going on?" Sora asked still disoriented.
"Look who's here." I smiled, Sora looks over at Mickey, Donald, and Goofy, his face lit up.
"Donald! Goofy! Your Majesty!" Sora cheered he jumps up and runs, tackling them to the ground. Riku, Kairi and I begin to laugh.
"I'm sorry it took so long, some things came up..." Mickey said as they all stand up,
"It's just good to know your ok." Kairi said and we all agreed.
"Unfortunately, I wish we had time to explain... but we must leave immediately." Mickey said.
"Why?" Riku asked,
"Master Yen Sid wants you to take the Mark of Mastery." Mickey said,
"What's that?" Sora asked,
"To prove your true Keyblade skills and become masters." He explained,
"Cool!" Sora said as we all look at each other and smile,
"So, when do we leave?" I ask as Mickey, Donald and Goofy frown... "What's wrong? Was it something I said?" Mickey shakes his head,
"That's the thing... Master Yen Sid only asked for Sora and Riku," Mickey said. my face went white. "You and Kairi must stay here..."
"What?" Sora yelled, "But why? Sara and Kairi have just as much potential to become masters, why can't they come?"
"I also agree." Riku said,
"Aw, I agree with both of you... but my hands are tied with this one." Mickey said,
"Well, we aren't going unless they come with!" Sora demanded.
"Sora!" I yelled as he stops, "Enough, I understand how you feel but this is no time to be selfish." I said as Kairi walks over to me.
"Sara's right, you can't ignore a chance to become masters." Kairi backed me up,
"But..." Sora tried to start,
"No buts! you two are going and that's final." I said,
"Then I guess we should get ready." Riku said. Sora and Riku begin packing their stuff as the rest of us leave the tree house to get some air, it was already sunrise.
"I'm sorry about all this." Mickey said.
"It's not your fault Mickey, you said so yourself." I said
"Still... I want you to know the reason why you can't join them has nothing to do with your skill level." Mickey said,
"Then what was it?" I asked
"You've been properly trained as a Keyblade bearer, Sora and Riku are self taught, this test is to help them over all." Mickey said, it felt good inside to hear Mickey say that, "And besides, I need you to continue training Kairi," he said as I turn to Kairi and we smile.
"We'll work as a team to get stronger." I said. I look over to see Sora and Riku leave the tree house and walk over to us.
"Mind if Sara and I have a moment alone?" Sora asked, everyone walks away leaving us to talk.
"Are you sure your ok?" Sora asked,
"I'm fine," I said, Sora looks at me concerned,
"Are you sure?" he asked again,
"I'm ok, I promise." I told him with a smile,
"You and Kairi watch each other's backs." He said
"Same to you and Riku. Promise me you'll come back in one piece." I said hugging him.
"I promise." Sora said as I let go, his eyes full of tears,
"Go, tell her good bye." I said as he nods whipping the tears from his eyes and runs over to Kairi.
"Sometime's I forget your the younger sibling." Riku said walking up from behind,
"Dad raised me to be strong..." I said holding in my tears.
"You don't need to be strong all the time, that's what I'm here for." He said as I run into his arms
"Please!" I began to cry, " Just come back to us soon" I said, he wraps his arms around me.
"We will," he said as he lets go and pulls something out of his pocket. "Take this, It'll keep us connected." Riku said placing the item in my hand. I look down to see that it was a small silver ring with a star cut out of it. I place it on my ring finger and look intently at it.
"Good luck." I said with a smile, tears still running down my face. he walks up and softly places his hands on my cheeks and rubs the tears away. he leans in and kisses my forehead, then holds my hand and kisses the top of the ring.
"I'll be back soon." He said walking towards Sora and Kairi. I run up and hold his hand as we walk over.
"All set?" Mickey asked,
"Yes," Sora and Riku said,
"Then let's go." Donald said as Riku begins walking towards Mickey as my hand slips out of his, They all do a final wave good bye before stepping into the Gummy Ship and fly off leaving Kairi and I alone on the beach. Kairi and I turn to each other with tear full eyes.
"C'mon, we gotta tell Riku's mom and your parents..." Kairi said as we leave the Island hand in hand.