Disclaimer: I don't own (though I wish I did) the characters or songs used in this fic. They all belong to they're rightful companies/artists. With the exception of the song Existence and the summery. These are both of my own creation as is the storyline/plot of this fic.
Oh yeah a BIG THANK YOU to the author-and my friend-of Broken Chains as some of the concepts belong to her.
A/N Just so everybody knows, my chapt. Tiles are set in the format of a poem. Well I think that's it so Sit back, Relax and Enjoy. (Oh wait one more thing; reviews and comments are most welcome but if you have nothing nice to say please keep it to yourself. Thank you.)
Roxas and Kairi: Illusion
…The gathering…
"Go ahead."
"But what about you?"
"Kairi, listen, if I go in I will be extremely tempted to say I told you so. Go on, you'll be just fine."
"Roxas…" She began.
"Kairi it's ok. Go on in." He gave her a smile. Kairi nodded. She turned away, began walking, and then, turned back, returning the smile. She then proceeded out of sight behind the gate.
Roxas waited for her, impatiently pacing back and forth. I hope this goes well. He thought, picking up a stick and wielding it like he would his Keyblade. Closer to the light. The greater your shadow…the greater your shadow becomes. Said a voice in his head.
"What does that mean?!" Roxas mumbled, tossing the stick over his shoulder. It hit the far wall.
"Roxas?" Said a girl's sweet voice. Roxas whipped around.
"Kairi!?" He said, shocked to see her leaning against the gate. "Shouldn't you be in-Whoa!" Roxas was cut off, due to the fact that Kairi had reached out and pulled him, rather forcibly, in with her. Roxas took one look around the Usual Spot and at his friends and said; "I told you so."
"I thought you said you weren't going to say that?" Kairi stated, staring at him.
"No. I said if you didn't pull me in here, I wouldn't say that." He responded. She sighed, but gave a small giggle all the same.
Olette came over, a wide smile on her face. "So, what do you all have to say for yourselves? Particularly you, Hayner!" she said, with a wink.
"We're sorry!" Chorused the group.
Hayner put a hand on Roxas's shoulder. "Sorry, man." He said.
Roxas smiled at his friend. "I knew you'd see it my way." He said, with a laugh.
"Say, Kairi…"
"Yes, Roxas?"
"You said you taught yourself how to play darts, right?"
"A little, yeah, why?"
"Well, you showed real skills in sword fighting against me. So, if you're willing, I want to test your dart throwing skills."
"Doubt me, do you?" Kairi teased.
"No, of course not! Like I said if you're willing…" Roxas stated.
"Oh, I'm, willing. Now toss me a dart!" she said, sternly. Roxas grinned, tossing a dart into the air. Kairi caught it, flawlessly.
"The girl plays darts? Can we challenge her next?!" Sora and Hayner chimed.
"This'll be interesting." Naminé commented, taking a prime seat on the couch.
"You can challenge her now." Olette stated. "Because right now, Roxas, I would like a word with you." She whispered in his ear. Roxas swallowed.
"You better hope for a lot of luck, boys, cause you're gonna need it." Kairi said twirling the dart in her fingers as Roxas and Olette walked outside.
"You're furious with me aren't you?" Roxas said, solemnly, hanging his head.
"Furious? Why?" Olette inquired, sounding, slightly amused. Roxas didn't answer, so she went on. "Roxas, she's good for you."
Roxas stared. "But what does that-?" he began but she cut him off.
"I said before that you're not crazy that you're in love, and I was right. I saw the way you looked at her. You'd never look at me that way. I can see it in your eyes. When you look at her…you're truly happy, and I can't blame you. She's everything you've ever dreamed of. She's perfect for you. Kairi: your Dream Girl." Olette finished, with a weak smile.
"You seem really accepting of this, why?" Roxas asked her, feeling a sense of security; about everything that had happened.
Olette sighed. "Because… I saw her and spoke to her. A girl like her is very rare, practically scarce. Even Hanyer, Sora, and Pence will tell you that. Naminé could probably vouch for that too."
"But, how do you know?"
"Trust me, girls notice these things. A quality of gentleness that most girls would kill to possess. Being a romantic is also a way to know this stuff. She's special so take her wherever you want, keep her safe. Kairi is a kindred spirit so be prepared to fight for her. Roxas, if you love her as much as I think you do then you'll give your life for this girl. I know you; you're noble like that." Olette grinned. Roxas smiled too.
"But there's more to this explanation, isn't there?" He said. "Another reason."
"Yes, actually. To be completely honest with you, Hayner asked me out and I said yes." She responded, with a small smile.
"Good for you." Roxas said, honestly.
"You really think so?"
"Yeah, I do."
"Thanks. Now what do say we see who won that dart game?"
"Yeah, let's go."
As Olette and Roxas came up on the Usual Spot they found the group gathered outside the gate.
"So, who won?" Olette asked. Roxas stared around at the looks on everyone's faces and spotted Kairi's delighted expression.
"I think I know." He said, with a wink.