This is the tenth chapter of Kingdom Hearts X everyone. This chapter is all about our favorite couple, Sora and Kairi. They meet each other in a dream, and our young couple will have the time of their lives. Author's note: I mention a song in one of my previous chapters and I'll have two songs in this chapter. I will be writing my Kingdom Hearts Christmas story very soon. Enjoy the songs by Bryan Adams and Avenged Sevenfold respectively folks!
Chapter Ten: Don't Let Go/Higher
Sora, Donald, Goofy, and Team Sonic had just saved Atlantica from Dr. Eggman, Ursula, and the Heartless. Our heroes retrieved the third key of heart from Ariel and her father. Sora and the gang were back inside the Gummi Ship, travelling to the fourth world. Inside the ship's hold, Sora was sitting by the window sill staring at the passing stars. He was in deep thought, thinking about Riku, his home, and the young woman who had turned his life upside down; Kairi.
"Kairi." Sora said to himself.
"You miss her, don't you?" A voice said catching Sora's attention. The young man turned to see Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails standing by the doorway.
"Oh, hey guys." Sora greeted.
"You didn't answer our question." Sonic said lightly chuckling. Sora stared back at the window as the trio stood by their friend.
"What are you guys doing here?" Sora asked another question.
"Shadow and Silver are putting the three keys in a chest." Knuckles answered.
"Donald and Goofy are piloting the ship, and Carson's making elixirs with Hugo." Tails added. Sora smiled before going back to staring at the window, Kairi is and will always be on his mind. Sonic took a seat across the window sill and watched Sora put his arms on his knees to get more comfortable. Silence fell over the four friends, no one uttered a single word or sound.
"Yes, I do miss her." Sora said finally breaking the silence.
"I can tell from the start." Sonic exclaimed. "When I first came to your world, I saw how you would take quick glances at her. She's must be the most beautiful girl ever, huh?" Sonic asked knowing how Sora was feeling right now. Sora smiled while staring out the window, visioning Kairi's smiling face as she waved at him. Knuckles and Tails felt small smiles coming to their faces, they felt the same as Sora and Sonic.
"Yes. I just want to see her. I hope she is okay, I hope she's waiting for me." Sora said turning to Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails.
"I have someone back home and she's missing me right now. I miss Cream." Tails said.
"We all have that special someone back home." Knuckles added, thinking about Rouge. Sora couldn't help but smile, all his new friends each had their one special girl. Sonic, meanwhile, pulled an item out of his jacket and smiled; it was his iPhone and headphones. Knuckles and Tails saw the little scene and smiled to themselves, you can't wrong when it comes to music.
"Hey Sora, do you like music?" Sonic asked unwrapping his headphones.
"Yeah, I love music." Sora replied.
"On Mobius, my team and I are a rock band." Sonic began explaining. "On beautiful days, we bring out our guitars and just play and sing for fun. On other days, I will put on my headphones and listen to the music, lose myself in my dreams. Here, you can give it back once you're done with it." Sonic said handing his iPhone to Sora. The young man gently grabbed the iPhone and popped opened Sonic's music library.
"Thanks Sonic." Sora said in gratitude.
"No problem." Sonic replied standing up.
"You've been fighting a lot Sora. Get some sleep." Knuckles stated.
"We'll take over from here." Tails added.
"Sounds good to me." Sora replied. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails went back to the others and left Sora alone. Sora put on the headphones, scroll through Sonic's library, and rested against the wall to resume watching the stars. Sora listened to Red Hot Chili Peppers, George Strait, Ariana Grande, whatever made him feel happy and at peace. Soon, sleep took over Sora and the young slowly closed his eyes and fell asleep, a dream was forming in his mind and heart.
Sora's Dream
Sora had the biggest smile on his face, he was flying over the beautiful oceans around Destiny Islands. The wind blowing through his hair, feeling the water moved through his hand, nothing could stop Sora. The Key Blade wielder flew up into the clouds and looked down at his home above the clouds. Looking down, Sora spotted a young lady waving at him from the shore. The young man flew down and met the young lady of his dreams; Kairi.
"Kairi." Sora said happily.
"Sora." Kairi replied with her beautiful smile. Sora couldn't control himself and flew crashing into her in a tight hug. The two friends laughed and giggled in the sand, happy they were here together. Soon, their laughter died down and the pair sat there simply staring out at the sunset. Stars shined in the ocean as the sun set over the horizon. Sora watched Kairi take off her shoes and socks and stood up, dusting the sand off her dress.
"What are you doing Kairi?" Sora asked.
"I want to feel the cool water hit my feet. Do you want to join me?" Kairi asked offering her hand. Sora did not object as he took off his shoes and let Kairi pull him up on his feet. Sora gently held Kairi's hand and the pair walked on the beach, letting the cool water hit their feet. The cool air flow through their hair and stars were slowly coming out of the night sky. The only sounds heard was the waves of the ocean and the cool air lightly blowing through the huge palm trees.
"Hey Sora?" Kairi asked stopping their walk.
"Yeah." Sora answered. He looked down and noticed the unshed tears forming in Kairi's eyes, she was afraid of something.
"Kairi, what's wrong?" Sora asked gently lifting her face. Tears silently fell down Kairi's cheeks; her blue eyes showing fear and despair. She stared into Sora's ocean blue eyes, seeing deep into a soul that wanted to take away the pain.
"Sora, what would happen if you never came back?" Kairi asked silently crying.
"Kairi?" Sora asked very worried.
"I don't know what will happen if you were gone from my life. It scares me." Kairi said. She felt Sora's comforting arms wrap around her as he pulled her in a tight hug. Sora rubbed his cheek against her hair, whispering soothing words as Kairi silently cried into his chest. Sora looked up to see the stars finally coming out the night sky, bringing a small smile to his face. He gently smooth Kairi's as he lifted her chin, so he can answer her question.
"If I never came back, don't be sad." Sora began speaking. "I want you to be happy and smile at what we have here now. Wherever I go, I'll still hear your cute giggles and see your beautiful smile. Every time you smile, I'll feel no pain because I know you'll be smiling back too. We will always be with each other, in our hearts." Sora said pointing at his heart. At that moment, Kairi felt nothing but happiness and love beating in her heart as she spoke up.
"Do you really mean it?" Kairi asked with hope. Sora gently wiped away the rest of her tears, making her blush and a smile forming on her face.
"There's that beautiful smile I love." Sora said making Kairi giggle. "Of course, I truly mean it. So, don't ever let go, because I'll always be with you in your heart and your memories. I'll never let you go, and if I do get lost, I'll come back to you. I promise." Sora finished speaking. Kairi now cried tears of happiness as Sora once again pulled her into a hug. The pair smiled and rested their foreheads together, their hearts beating with the undiscovered love inside.
"Thank you, Sora." Kairi said.
"I'll always come back to you." Sora replied. Holding each other's hands, Sora and Kairi stared into each other's eyes as the ocean was now at peace. Throughout Destiny Islands, Sora and Kairi heard a song beginning to play and stars slowly falling from the sky. The pair looked up at the falling stars and felt them magically surround them. It didn't matter to them, Sora and Kairi stared into each other's eyes and Sora began to sing to his true love.
I can't believe this moment's come
It's so incredible that we're alone
There's so much to be said and done
It's impossible not to be overcome
Will you forgive me if I feel this way
Cause we've just met, tell me that's OK
So, take this feeling, make it grow
Never let it, never let it go
Kairi loved Sora's amazing voice and she joined him with her beautiful singing voice. (Author's note: Sora sings first and Kairi sings the next lyric in parenthesis.).
(Don't let go of the things you believe in)
You give me something that I can believe in
(No, don't let go of this moment in time)
Go of this moment in time
(Don't let go of things that you're feeling)
I can't explain the things that I'm feeling
(No, don't let go)
No, I won't let go
Sora and Kairi slowly danced under the stars and continued to sing together. It was a romantic moment indeed for our favorite couple.
Now would you mind if I bared my soul
(I bared my soul to you)
If I came right out and said you're beautiful
Cause there's something here I can't explain
I feel I'm diving into driving rain
You get my senses running wild
I can't resist your sweet, sweet smile
So, take this feeling make it grow
Never let it, never let it go
Sora and Kairi stared into each other's eyes and sang the chorus in harmony.
(Don't let go of the things you believe in)
You give me something that I can believe in
(No, don't let go of this moment in time)
Go of this moment in time
(Don't let go of things that you're feeling)
I can't explain the things that I'm feeling
(No, don't let go)
No, I won't let go
Kairi rested her head on Sora's shoulder and the young man rested his head on top of her own. The pair slow danced to the song, feeling at peace; even if it was a dream.
I've been waiting all my life
(All my life)
To make this moment feel so right
(Feel so right)
The feel of you just fills the night
So, c'mon - let's just hold on tight
Sora and Kairi stopped their slow dance and sang the final chorus, smiling at each other.
(Don't let go of the things you believe in)
You give me something that I can believe in
(No, don't let go of this moment in time)
Go of this moment in time
(Don't let go of things that you're feeling)
I can't explain the things that I'm feeling
(No, don't let go)
No, I won't let go
(Don't let go)
No, I won't let go
(No, don't let go)
No, I won't let go
Their song ended and Sora and Kairi rested their foreheads together, sighing in happiness and content. Neither one wanted to end the moment, all they did was give each other skimo kisses. After their skimo kiss, the young couple moved back holding hands as another song began to play around them. The song seemed to sound like the mysteries of life and the other worlds that Sora and Kairi dreamed of visiting.
"Sora?" Kairi asked in a whisper.
"Yeah." Sora answered. Kairi pulled out a small item from her pocket and placed it in his hand. Sora opened his hand and smiled at the item; it was Kairi's lucky charm.
"This is my lucky charm. I want you to keep it. Please, never lose it." Kairi said.
"I promise." Sora said truthfully. The pair slowly let go of each other's hands, as if they were being separated. Sora and Kairi felt the ground below them slowly being separated from each other. Kairi felt sadden seeing herself being separating, but Sora smiled at her with a few tears in his eyes.
"Kairi, not matter what happens, I'll always be with you." Sora said across from her as the song slowly build up. Kairi returned his smile, feeling at peace knowing that he'll keep his promise.
"I know you will." Kairi said. Sora smiled as he finally sang the last song.
Freed of the world
Shed of the weight
Onward to see you my friend
Light years above
(Take me higher)
Time seems to wait
(Take me higher)
Promise to see you again
Once he sang the chorus, Sora memory flashed back to the exact moment their adventure. The dark memories sparked the passion in his heart to sing the song, all the while Kairi shed a few tears hearing his amazing voice.
It haunts to remember
All the memories of that day
Pre-flight demonstration
Led to desperate voices fueled by flames
Now I'm out here waitin'
Hoping you would send a sign
Came a million miles
And the earth grows small as I lovingly leave it behind
Sora and Kairi continued to slowly move away from each other, fueling Sora's voice with a few tears forming in his eyes.
Freed of the world
Shed of the weight
Onward to see you my friend
But even if the darkness consumes him, Kairi knew that the light in both Sora's and her heart will give each other hope. Th tears dripped down Kairi's cheeks watching Sora sing with the stars falling and the home slowly disappearing.
We seem to have found it
All the hope we've been denied
There's more than we've been told
Had to find it on the other side
Now I must be dreaming
Face against the frozen glass
But there's no return now
And the blazing worlds salute
As we go flying past
"Please come back Sora." Kairi said loudly for Sora to hear.
"I will." Sora answered as he bellowed out the chorus.
Freed of the world
Shed of the weight
Onward to see you my friend
Light years above
(Take me higher)
Time seems to wait
(Take me higher)
Promise to see you again (Repeat)
Sora closed his eyes under the stars and the beautiful mysteries that was the universe. When he opened his eyes, Kairi was gone from his dream. The song continued to play instrumentally as looked down at Kairi's lucky charm. Although a few tears dripped down his face, Sora smiled as he sang the last verse; he and Kairi will be reunited, it's a guaranteed promise.
Meet you in the stars tonight
There you find me drifting in the ether within the lull (Repeat 4x)
After singing the last verse, all Sora was darkness in front of him. Taking a few deep breaths, Sora closed his eyes and fell backwards with arms wide open. The young man fell into space along with the falling stars, feeling a smile coming to his face.
"Kairi." Sora said as a light shrouded him.
End of Sora's Dream
Sora sleepily opened his eyes and stretched, still holding Sonic's iPhone in his hand. After he was done stretching, Sora blinked a few times to see the Gummi Ship passing by the cosmos. He took off the headphones and wrapped them around Sonic's iPhone, he was going to thank Sonic for the music. He sighed in sadness as he remembered his amazing dream of his true love Kairi.
"It was just a dream." Sora said. However, he felt something in his left hand; Kairi's lucky charm. Sora was awestruck that he was holding Kairi's lucky charm, his dream was real. Sora gripped the lucky charm as he closed his eyes and smiled, he could feel Kairi's presence sitting beside him. He stood up and stared out the window once again.
"I'll find you Kairi. I promise I will." Sora said with one last smile.
At Hollow Bastion, inside the dungeon, the lifeless Kairi felt her hand twitch in reaction. Her dull blue eyes slowly blinked as a certain, smiling boy appeared in her mind. Kairi felt a little spark of life coming to her as she lifted her head to look out at the night sky, all she saw was Sora smiling.
"Sora." Kairi barely whispered before the spark died out.
Chapter Ten is finished everyone!