-Chapter 7-
Dealing with it
[Cue the theme of the Gummiphone ringtone]
Sora and Kairi huddled around the screen of the Gummiphone. Wondering who exactly was calling them.
R: Hey is this a bad time?
K: Roxas! You dick!
S: Shh.
Sora puts his finger on Kairi's lips.
S: It's ok, continue.
R: I've got some bad news.
S: What kind of bad news?
R: I hope you are lying down right now. . . because what I'm about to say may make you faint.
K: What is it, out with it!
R: It's about Riku. . . .
S: Riku! Is he alright?
R: This wouldn't be bad news if he was.
S: No! It can't be!
R: Naminé can't sense his heart anymore. No light, no darkness.
Roxas didn't even have to say it for Sora to understand. Riku, in his attempts to find Sora. Had used too much of his power. Now he too was dead.
R: Sora! I'm so sorry. Kairi, please don't let Sora out of your sight. I'm afraid of what he might do.
K: You can count on me! I'm still smacking you the next time I see you.
R: Noted.
-Beep-
S: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
An intense wail comes out of Sora's mouth. He is beside himself. Nearly inconsolable. His head in his hands. His crying seems endless.
S: No, No, No! Why did he come for me!?
K: Sora, you knew that Riku loved you. He was doing what he could to find you. He just didn't know where you were. But he would never give up on you. Just like you didn't give up on him,
S: I know, Kairi. . . It's just really hard to realize that we're never going to see him again.
K: You don't know that!
S: Kairi.
Sora looks into Kairi's eyes, his own filled with pain, sorrow, regret and acceptance.
S: I DO KNOW. I've been to the final world, I've been to Shibuya, I've been EVERYWHERE! I know where he is, and I know we can't . . .
K: Bring him Back. . .
S: Yeah.
K: Hey wait a second!
S: What?
K: That book! That book you banged your head against to stop yourself.
S: That wasn't me!
K: Me, you, him. Whatever, I liked it. The point is, what is that book about?
S: Beats me. I never opened it.
K: You mean to tell me that you have had this book in your possession all this time and not once have you tried to open it? Grrr!
S: Kairi please I can explain.
K: Sora, you lazy bum!
Kairi punches Sora right in the forehead, dropping him onto his pillow. She bends down and kisses him immediately afterward.
K: [Sighing] If I didn't love you, I'd hate you for being so dense sometimes.
S: Don't mention it. But listen, this book fell into my lap one day. Like literally into my lap. It was heavy. It was mysterious. Like you noticed, it has an eye that looks just like mine. The reason why I haven't opened it is because of this.
Sora points to the spine of the book. Kairi spots it.
K: There's a keylock! On a book!? Oh Sora, I'm sorry for punching you.
S: Now who's apologizing too quickly.
Sora said with a smirk.
K: Don't rub it in. Anyway. So, now what?
S: I've never told anybody about this book. You're the first person to see it.
K: I know! Maybe Ventus will know a thing or two about this. He had said to me that he would dive deep into books to deal with what he thought was master eraqus' death.
S: You know what? It's a chance worth taking. Thanks, Kairi. We'll go see him tomorrow.
K: Why not now?
S: I'm too tired. I've had to take in so much so quickly. If you'll excuse me. I'm going to get something to eat, and then something to drink and then I'm going to sleep.
K: Now that you think of it, I'm hungry too. That workout I had with Vanitas last night took a lot out of me.
S: You didn't! Kairi!
K: Sora it's fine. He was great, you were great. I get to share the both of you and yet keep you both to myself. I count myself lucky that I've got you!
Kairi winks at Sora.
V: Yeah and I'm lucky you love me. Just like you love him.
Vanitas winks at Kairi, closing Sora's blue eye. Keeping his orange eye intently on her figure.
K: Yeah, I guess it can't be helped. Come on sleepyhead, lets eat.
Sora wraps his arm around her waist. Keeping her close as they walk down the stairs and into the kitchen.
S: You know, I still remember how to work this place you know. That little chef taught me a thing or two.
K: Little chef?
S: Never mind.
Sora went to work, setting up a meal truly fit for a king and his queen.
K: [in between mouthfuls] wow Sora! Remind me to never doubt your talents.
S: Sure thing! You know, I'm really looking forward to what Ventus has to say about this book.
K: Even if it means we really truly can't bring him back?
Sora is reminded of what they are doing this for, to stop the crying from starting. He opens a bottle of "Destiny Light" and downs it.
-Burp—
K: Gross!
S: Heh! Anyway, what I was going to say is. Yeah. I know that Riku did his best, that's all I could have ever expected from him.
The beer didn't work. . .
S: But I have to remind myself to be strong. I am here because of the strength of my friends. But I am alive because of you Kairi.
K: Sora. . . awe. . .
S: [Fully crying at this point] I don't know what I would be if I never had you in my life Kairi. You're my light. I've probably said that before. But truly, what ever happens next. Happens. All I know, is that my life will be fine. As long as we have each other. I'm comfortable.
K: Come on, lets go to sleep. We've got a busy day ahead of us.
