Sora's Story
Authors note: Yes, Yes that's right I'm back with another Update – I'm pushing a chapter a week! YAY! Haha I do sincerely hope all of you are enjoying reading this; sorry it took a while to get into the interesting parts. Anyways this chapter is more talking than action, but we will see how it turns out!
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Disclaimer: So….The guys still on vacation, umm so yeah I don't own this – I have found some other things I own, The necklace I'm wearing, the shirt on my back (even though there isn't one) and a drum kit!
Chapter 9 – Real Answers
The threesome entered the warm, quiet coffee shop at around 12.45; Zack remained silent all the way there, Kairi had let go of Sora's hand much too quickly for his liking. And Sora was preparing an array of questions to ask.
"Choose a drink guys – It's on me, a little something to warm you up!" Zack exclaimed a little loudly
The two remained silent, Kairi was starring off into space, why did she feel like she was partly responsible for what happened?
"Ok, fine suit yourselves, take a seat" he laughed rolling his eyes. It surprised Sora, none of this seemed like a big deal to him, shouldn't he be at least a little shaken up? After all he was the one that bailed them out back at the dance.
The pair took a seat; Sora had chosen a small stall towards the back of the café, away from the windows – Just Incase. Kairi was still silent, it was worrying Sora.
"Kairi?" He asked as he placed his hand gently on her shoulder after they were seated "Are you alright?"
She looked up at him through her beautiful violet eyes, tears threatening to fall
"Kairi, it will be alright – We have Zack with us now" Sora cooed quietly
"It's….Its not just that Sora…I…I just have no where to g…go – My…My foster parents, my f…f…foster…sister won't even care where I am…They will be happy I'm gone" The tears began to fall and she cried into Sora's shoulder. Foster parents, Sora had no idea.
"…I'm sorry. I…I didn't know. Don't cry Kairi – We will work something out…I'm always here" Sora whispered into her ear. She liked the feeling of his hot breath on her ear, it made her feel calm, safe. Falling deeper into their embrace Kairi let her tiredness take over and she quickly fell into a world of sleep. Sora was almost willed to do the same, however he still had to ask Zack everything.
"Hey guys! I" Zack said loudly, but was silenced by Sora's hand razed in front of his face.
"Oh, sorry" His voice was just above a whisper now "I got you guys some hot chocolate anyway – Thought it might help" he smiled kindly and placed 3 cups on the table and took a seat opposite from Sora.
"So what was it you wanted to know?" He asked, his voice a little louder now
Sora took up his hot chocolate and had a drink "Everything" he replied
"Well that narrows it down, doesn't it?" He laughed lightly
"Well ok, starting with you, who are you?" Sora corrected – It was finally time to get some answers!
"My name is Zack Fair, I am a SOLDIER 2nd class in Shrina's elite forces" Zack answered, taking a sip from his drink
"Shrina? Isn't that an electric company?" Sora questioned back raising an eyebrow
"On the outside, Shrina has it fingers in a lot of pies – 4 years ago when I was just 16, I was recruited, my parents were killed by Shrina forces, I didn't know why – I still don't. But they took me in, tests were conducted and I had Genova cells implanted in me."
"Genova Cells?" Sora interrupted…
"Remember the Genova incident about a decade ago? Genova was a powerful alien that chased down on earth and was taken in for research. Her cells were implanted in me, they made me stronger, faster, more powerful" Zack explained "Since then I have been assigned to many missions..."
"Am I a mission? Why are you helping me?" The crazy haired boy asked a little too loudly, he feared waking Kairi.
"No Sora, you are not a mission, this job is personal" Zack stated looking down into his drink
"Personal?" He questioned, shifting a bit in an attempt to Kairi a little more comfortable.
"I knew your father Sora. He worked with me, he was a great man, strong, kind, loving – He served as a father to me – He too was a SOLDIER, 1st class. His name was Hero but his SOLDIER name was Nexus, he was very powerful, rivaling the great Sephiroth. I trained with him several times; he would have no trouble beating me. On July 17 1994 – Nexus was set on a mission to Wonderland, not very far away from here. To look into a facility suspected of Makio storage and possible usage. He never returned – His death was confirmed by SOLDIER 1st Class Genesis, who soon afterwards abandoned Shrina." Zack said, he knew each word was hurting Sora, but the boy needed to know and this was the only way.
By now the young boy was close to crying, he had tried to hold it together however his father was dead – he was one of the most powerful men on earth yet he was dead. He didn't know what to make of it.
"I'm sorry Sora, I really am I wish I could have brought you better news." Zack stated apologetically.
A long silence fell over the table.
"…So, why are you here now?" Sora finally managed to choke out, his eyes refused to stop tearing and his lungs were burning but he had to press on with his questions
"I'm here to protect you, the facility your father went to was an Organization facility – Or better known as the XIII or Organization XIII… The Organization is against Shrina and its use of Genova Cells for human enhancement, each member specializes in a different discipline due to their personal implantation of Makio - The planets life force - Into their blood stream" He paused to take a mouthful of his drink.
"The Makio in their bodies increases their individual power many fold, they often combat against common Shrina troops, SOLDIER are still too much for them to handle. Its members were at the dance tonight, as the name suggests there are 13 members…However, One member has gone, and once you join the Organization you can't leave, they have since recruited another, he has left too." Zack explained "That's were you come in… They need you Sora, The Organization need you."
"What? Why?" The crazy haired boy yelled though his tears, he didn't want to wake Kairi, but his emotions got the better of him this time. The beauty next to him stirred, but did not wake.
"You are you fathers son. You have Genova cells in you; You could be a powerful weapon to them" The fighter stated
Sora's eyes widened in shock, his throat was dry and it was too bad his drink was long since forgotten…
"I…I…I am SOLDIER?" He asked, himself more than Zack
"Not exactly, the portion of cells in you is quite low, however you are still a far bit stronger than someone like Axel and even he has Makio in his blood" He stated smiling at the boy across from him. Zack's expression hardened. "Sora, I must go now… You must go, they may find you."
"Whe…Where? I have no where to go. Neither does Kairi" Sora stated: he was slightly angry now, what was he supposed to do, sleep on the street?
"Is Kairi your girlfriend?" Zack enquired…
"What? No… Well I mean I want her to be…" Sora corrected.
"Well then you need to ask her out… Do that and I will tell you where to stay" Zack laughed playfully
"WHAT? You're not serious?" he exclaimed
"Sure am!" He replied in a childish tone.
"Ok, ok I'll do it a little later, now tell me where we can stay."
"Good, that's what I like to hear; You have to text me when she says Yes. About that place to stay…Take Kairi and go here" He slipped them a small piece of paper with a map scratched on it. "It's the safest place in town. My house!" Zack smiled widely and pointed his thumb at his chest.
"Why are you giving me a map? Cant you just take us there?" Sora scratched the back of his head; it was like this guy was 12…
"I can't, I have to return to Shrina. Like now. My suggestion, stay here, and leave early in the morning – I know the owners and they will let you sleep here as long as you leave before opening time. Ill call you tomorrow and send someone over to stay with you. I'm sorry Sora, You're a good kid and I know you will be alright. It won't be for long I promise, now that part of the Organization has been captured. We will find your mother" Zack said kindly.
Sora only nodded in response. Zack laughed and ruffled his hair. "Oh and Kairi, she is a looker, Well done dude" Sora couldn't help but laugh a little, sure it was a stained sorrowful laugh, but it was a laugh all the same.
With that Zack stood up finished his drink and left for the exit.
"Sora" Zack yelled before leaving the café "This one is for you" He tossed him a rather small trinket with a red button "Red button, On– Red button again, Off" He smiled to the boy and left.
Sora sat staring at the table for a good hour, a sleeping Kairi next to him; Everything had hit him so hard. His father was killed by The Organization – His mother was in an unknown location – He himself had alien cells flowing through his blood – Kairi was foster child and worst of all – He had no idea what was going to happen next.
Trying to process all the information proved to be too much for Sora. He passed out. His hand still in hers.
And that's it! Wow – I always knew the story was going to go that way, but Wow I never thought it would develop into that… I'm quite proud of myself! Oh, and don't worry – Not everything has been answered here, There is still more to come, don't freak if some parts didn't make sense.
Thanks for reading!!! Haha
Songs I wrote this chapter to:
Dragging dead bodies in blue bags up really long hills – Escape the Fate
One Less Lonley Girl - Justin Beiber