Title: Love at First Syllable
Summary: Kairi is called to Disney Castle for some odd reason. During her journey, she must face the one person she hasn't seen in a year; Sora. But...he just won't talk…
Chapter VII- Fun, Happiness and Pain
Disclaimer: …Nope! Still don't own them!
Last Time on Love at First Syllable: Kairi kidnapped, Riku introduced, and the Door to Darkness almost open! Everything is getting more and more intense.
Kairi's eyes fluttered open, as she saw Sora sitting in the chair sleeping.
He must've fallen asleep while watching me…
She giggled, and placed a blanket over his shoulders, and watched him sleep. He opened his eyes half way.
"Good morning." She greeted softly.
He smiled tiredly, and laid on her bed, seeing how she was standing. As she went to walk out, he grabbed her wrist and pulled her into the bed with her. He wrapped his arm around her waist, in a protective way.
"S-…Sora?" She blushed. "What are you doing?"
He pulled his body closer to hers.
She gave a small giggle as she realized what was going on.
"Fine, I won't leave."
He smiled, and fell asleep; as did she.
Riku walked in on the couple, as they slept. Jealousy attacked his emotions as he saw Kairi lying with Sora.
Guess it just wasn't meant to be… Ah, there are better looking girls. He tried to reassure himself.
He left there room, not able to see the sight any longer.
After a few hours of sleep, Sora woke up with Kairi still with him, fast asleep.
He smiled as she sighed, her body slightly closer to him. A blush crossed his face, but he didn't move. Love had stopped him.
Once they landed near Beast's castle, Sora woke Kairi up.
"Kairi…" he whispered while he carefully shook her, and watched as she yawned and turned around, their lips, once again, close to one another's.
Sora gulped as he desperately tried not to kiss her. His body told him to do it, and he knew that he wanted to share his first kiss with her, but his heart told him to wait for her, until she was ready. She was more important than his own needs.
She slowly opened her eyes, and found herself close to him. She blushed as she quickly stood up, and turned around, hoping to hide her blush. Sora chuckled at her actions, and walked out the door, and joined Riku, Donald, and Goofy.
"Enjoy your 'nap'?" Riku said sourly.
Sora just looked at him in a confused and sad way.
"I saw you. What do you think you were doing!" he stared to scream.
Kairi ran up and hugged Riku, stopping him from scolding Sora.
"Riku!" she exclaimed. "You're back!"
"Yeah…I'm here." He whispered, as he hugged her back. Then, he pushed her away.
"R-Riku…what-"
"Kairi, What did he do to you?" He demanded, more than asking.
"Riku, what are you talking about!" She asked.
"I saw you two sleeping in that bed together! Now, What did he do?" He yelled at her.
"He was keeping me safe! He didn't want the Heartless attacking me while he slept!" she screamed as she ran into her room with tears in her eyes.
Sora stared in the direction Kairi ran in, and then looked at Riku.
I…I made her cry…
Riku was distraught…He made his friend…his little 'sister' cry.
Sora placed a hand on Riku's shoulder, and nodded as he went to Kairi's room.
Sora walked in, and saw Kairi huddled on the floor with tears in her eyes, yet she refused to cry. He walked over to her, and hugged her. She took a deep, shivering breath, as she tried to contain her tears. He patted her back, looked into her eyes and gave a small smile. In response to that, she gave a small laugh.
Knock, knock.
Kairi looked up at the door, as Sora released her from his arms.
"We arrived!" Donald quacked.
Sora stood up and helped her get up. He then offered his arm to her, as if saying 'Shall we?'
Kairi nodded, and held his arm with her hands. "Yes we shall." She whispered as they left the room, and entered Beasts castle.
She gasped in awe at the beautiful yet gigantic castle. "Kairi, me and Sora will check up on Beast. You can go see Belle. She's in the room at the end of the hall, after you enter this door." Riku told her
"'Kay!" she responded, as she ran up the stairs and to Belle's room.
Kairi reached the door, and knocked. "Come in." She heard some one say.
She entered, and looked at the beautiful brunette-haired girl wearing a golden color dress.
"You must be Belle. Pleased to meet you! I'm Kairi." She introduced her self while bowing.
"No need to bow. I should be the one bowing to you! You are the princess of each world!" Belle said giggling.
Kairi gave a small laugh, when a question came to mind. "Um…why are you all dressed up?"
"Because, me and Belle are going to dance." Beast answered the exact question that Kairi and Riku asked.
"Ah, I see. Well, think you can help Sora over here get ready? I'm sure Kairi would love it." Riku said, upset about the actual truth he spoke, yet happy for his friends.
Sora's eyes widened in shock as he was pressed up against the corner.
"But….I…I have no dress!" Kairi said, coming up with a reason not to dance with Sora.
"Don't worry; I've got that covered. Mrs. Wardrobe?" Belle called out.
A large wardrobe hobbled its way over to them. "Yes, dear?"
"It...It…it talks!" Kairi gasped.
"Of course I do! I used to be a human, just like you!" Mrs. Wardrobe said.
"Can you please fix her up in a dress? There is a young man here that she has to dance with."
Kairi was instantly pulled into the wardrobe, and an instant later, she was looking at herself in the mirror, makeup applied and all.
"Wow…" she gasped.
Sora was now wearing a dark blue tux with a white shirt, and a black bow tie. He looked handsome.
"Sora," Donald quacked, looking at him "Give this to Kairi!" A rose appeared in Sora's hand. It was a peachy pink, almost the color of her silky skin.
The Beast led Sora out the door, and to the stair case. Sora looked where Belle was standing, yet, didn't see Kairi. Belle smiled at his curiosity, and moved to the left.
There stood Kairi, in a peachy pink dress, the same color as the rose. Her eyes were covered in eye shadow; lavender purple was its shade. Her lips were gleaming with a pink hue, and blush was apparent on her cheeks.
Beast and Belle walked down the stairs, followed by Kairi and Sora.
They grabbed each others hands, while Sora and Kairi followed suit.
They walked into the ball room, as the light began to dim, and music played.
Sora bowed to Kairi, as she grabbed his hand and began to dance.
Her smile was his heart, and her laughter, his soul.
They continued to dance as the music became slower and slower. They stared into each others eyes, and loved sharing this special moment.
Riku watched from afar, and he was happy that his best friends were falling in love.
He knew that they were meant for each other.
His eyes darted to the door as it opened. A girl in a pink dress entered.
"Who are you." He whispered, still watching Sora and Kairi dance.
"Aerith. And you must be Riku. Sora has talked about you." She whispered back, watching the couple dancing, and a smile crossed her lips.
"Want do you want."
"I need to talk to them. Tell them that I'll be in the library." And with that, she left.
The music finally ended, and Sora and Kairi walked over to Riku, hand in hand.
"You two need to go to the library." He simply stated, as Sora nodded and Kairi yawned.
When they reached the library, Aerith was waiting for them. They sat down, and began talking. In the middle of it, Kairi fell asleep, leaning on Sora, still holding his hand.
"It's a good thing that she fell asleep. Now, Sora, I found the way to close the Door to Darkness forever. But, it takes sacrifice, and I doubt you'll like it." Aerith spoke quietly.
Sora squeezed Kairi's hand, and continued to listen to Aerith.
"…For the door to close forever, Kairi will have to sacrifice herself, and her heart, and you'll need to seal the door." She said sadly.
Sora's eyes watered, as he looked at his friend, his girl, and, basically, his life.
"I'll try to find a different way." She whispered to him, as she left the room, to go back to Hollow Bastion, to find a new way.
Sora carried Kairi back to the Gummi ship, and laid her in her bed. He sat in a nearby chair and ran his hand through his hair.
There has to be another way…
"There just has to be…" He whispered, looking at her sleeping form. She still held the rose he gave her in her hands.
Goofy, Riku, and Donald entered the Gummi ship.
"Aerith told us to go the Halloween Town. Something strange is happening there." Riku informed them.
Sora nodded and went back to looking at Kairi.
No matter what the outcome may be, nobody will take you away from me. Even if it costs other worlds to be destroyed. I refuse to give you up.
Author's Note: Well, that's chapter seven! Chapter 8 should be out tomorrow!
Until then!
♥CrystilizedHeart♥
P.S: Please read the story Fairest, written by Mamoru-chan! Thank you!