Disclaimer: I don't own Kingdom Hearts (I really, really wish I did though XP). Anyway, moving right along...
A/N: Happy Thanksgiving Day! This is a group of drabbles from Sora, Riku and Kairi in honor of the day that most people have forgotten the real reason for (now, I'm not saying it's everyone, just people in general). So, just sit back and enjoy these three characters expressing what they are thankful for, and don't forget to review, lol (now, there's some slight Kaiora, not a terribly large amount though...sorry, but it should be alright either way, lol):
Thankful Hearts
(Three Mini-drabbles)
Sora:
What am I thankful for? That's easy, my friends, Riku, Donald, Goofy and Kairi. I'm thankful for Riku because he's simply my best friend and always has been, he is also a friendly rival, pushing me above and beyond what my limitations were, especially when he was controlled by darkness, but that's something that we've all gotten over and our time apart has only strengthened our friendship. I'm thankful for Donald and Goofy because they have always been there for me; they've helped me on my journeys and have kept my spirits up, even when I felt all hope was lost. They've also taught me some very important lessons about things like friendship, trust, and loyalty. I know I can always count on those two. Kairi…I'm thankful for so many reasons when it comes to her, but I'll try and talk about it. I'm thankful for her because she was my driving force…she was the main reason I kept going and trying. She is very dear to me and, to be honest, I'm not sure where I'd be without her…I…well, love her. Oh, and I'm also thankful for the Keyblade, despite it being the main reason why we all went on that dangerous adventure to begin with. It's because it helped me in more ways than one…sure, it helped me in battles, but it also helped me develop in maturity, in how I viewed the world, and helped me to become over all a better person due to the responsibility that came with using such a weapon.
Riku:
Well…I'm thankful for…well just about anything, my friends, family, loved ones, life in general. I wasn't even too thankful to begin with before I dove into darkness. The main reason why I wanted to leave the island in the first place was because I wasn't satisfied with what I had…I wasn't thankful that I even had a world to call my own. I continued to take things for granted when I was taken in by the darkness, I cared for nothing…not even Kairi, the girl I kinda liked. Sure, I wanted her to have her heart back, but that was for my own selfish reasons, I wanted her to be with me…that was really the only reason, I think…but I've gotten over myself, now that I've been through the darkest depths of despair and back. Heh, I've even accepted the fact that she and Sora, my best friend have grown to really like each other. Anyway, I'm even thankful for the time I'd spent in the shadows…because without that, I wouldn't have woken up…woken up to the reality that I have so much to be thankful for, such as being warmly welcomed by my friends, who I had so horribly betrayed, and the fact that I'm even allowed to be free from my dark prison of despair, to begin life anew with my friends I care so deeply for.
Kairi:
What I'm thankful would be the ties that bind Sora and my hearts together. Without that…we might not have had our happy ending, or found out that we had feelings for each other. My bond with Sora is really strong; when I was in danger of being swallowed by darkness…my heart went straight to him for comfort and safety because of it. It was also what allowed me to call him back from those very same shadows when he…sacrificed himself for me. I think it was also the one thing that kept me from forgetting him completely when Naminé had begun to erase the memories of all that knew Sora while he slept, and it was definitely what allowed him to find my letter, and bring him and Riku back to our island home, safe and sound. I'm also thankful for Riku, who I believe, despite what he says, really did want to genuinely look out for me when my heart was taken by the darkness. No, it's not because I think I'm cute and he just couldn't help but try and save me, like some damsel in distress, but it's because I know him better than that. His heart is too kind and warm to be completely fueled by selfish ambition, now it might have had a small part, but not all the way. It's just easier for him to say something like that, you know? Maybe he's just trying to keep his tough guy persona, te-he.
A/N: Say "Turkey" if you read the A/N, please? Well, did you like it? I tried so hard to come up with something that wouldn't be too repetitive (which was HARD!). Lemme know what you think about when you review, oh, and in your reviews, give one or two things you're thankful for. I'm thankful for: Christ, family, friends, and fanfiction (otherwise I wouldn't be able to express my ideas, lol). Well, this is KBMP, wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving and please do enjoy the holidays :-D.