Naminé - Roxas

The camp was further away from the capitol than most of us expected. We didn't get there until early the next morning, and I staggered out of the cart with the last of the troops; though I was told there was another dozen carts still driving down. They told us not to set up our tents until we were assigned to our different assemblies, so most of us got a bite to eat or took a walk to ease our cramped legs.

Finally, mid-day, I was told along with the others that we were to line up, so we could be sorted. A group of men wearing decorated armor (the Shang Wei, or captains, I heard another man whisper loudly) walked along them, checking the scrolls of identification we each carried before giving us the name of whichever category we fell into. These were to be our assemblies, I assumed. I actually knew a fair bit about the war and how it was done, because of Kairi's younger brother, who continually pestered my father until he explained everything to the bone.

Looking at the backs of their heads, it was easy to spot the younger boys and men. I imagined I would be grouped with them, perhaps to do some extra training, beforehand? I fidgeted in my spot, waiting anxiously to be examined.

I peeked to my left. A young, foreign boy was walking along our line. It took me a few moments to realize that this was our captain. He was tall, but his shoulders were slim like his waist, and he wasn't nearly as bulky as the other captains.

"His father is one of generals." I overheard a boy say behind me, quieting as the boy drew nearer. My thoughts came to a stop in surprise. Up close…he couldn't be older than nineteen!

Finally he stood in front of me. His hair was blond, and his eyes were blue. And I could tell he noticed our similarity. I wonder... I kept my gaze steady, even though my knees knocked once against each other. I felt nervous under his gaze.

"And just who are you?" He asked me gruffly. His sharp eyes appraised me from head to toe. I struggled with the parchment attached to my hip, and after a few moments of trouble, I handed it to him. I bit my tongue.

As he studied it, his eyes widened. "The Fa family?" He looked at the armour that was too big for my body, and how I was constantly leaning to one side because of the weight of the sword. "I didn't think there were any sons."

I fumbled with my words, shrugging. "I've been away-"

I barely finished the word before he interrupted me. "I see." He said, uninterested as he looked over my signed document. "What's your name, then?"

My eyes widened when I realized he wouldn't be calling me by my last name (which made sense, since in comparison, my status was pretty much moot here). I stuttered. "U-Um…Kai." Sorry to deface your name, Kairi. I thought quickly. But it was the only thing I could think of. Forgive me.

"Well." He thrust the scroll back into my arms, and I fought the urge to glare at him. "Let's see how you do then, Kai."

Why did that sound like a challenge?

Author's Note:
Don't worry - you'll be seeing more one-on-one interaction between the two later :D and he won't be such a grumpus, hopefully.
I decided to take out any Mushu-like character...I'm making this a bit more realistic... I.E - no talking guardians :P sorry.

Important:
I want your opinion! - Do you want Roxas to find out Namine's true gender similar to how Mulan is discovered in the movie? I was thinking about Roxas finding out earlier, but not /telling/ Nami...kinda like in Hana-Kimi or something :O Just tell me what you think, okay? ^.^ I already have a few different endings in mind, so it's not too big a deal.

Talk to you all in a day or two!