WARNING! Beginning is slightly M-rated!

Sora pushed Aria up against the shed wall. They had been talking a moment before and Aria had said something, though he was so close she couldn't really think straight. He pressed his mouth to hers and his hands slid up her thighs. They shucked up her dress and rested on her hips. Aria gasped when he slid his tongue into her mouth, moaning. She pressed him closer still, having to reach on her toes just to kiss him.

He bit at her lower lip teasingly and slowly trailed one hand farther up, lifting her old white dress higher. He stopped above her breasts and placed his hand on her chest, kneading her clothed breast playfully. She moaned again and shifted closer to him once more, rubbing herself against her boyfriend. He chuckled darkly and grinded his groin over her, erection intensifying. Aria squeaked as his hand slipped onto the waistband of her panties, slowly dragging them off her smooth, flawless skin.

But when she opened her eyes to look at him, the boy kissing her wasn't Sora. It was Xavorm his coat hood drawn back to reveal his evil smirk. "He isn't giving you what you need is he, Aria?"

Aria gasped awake to see Sora leaning over her, worried as he shook her gently. "Aria?" He sighed as she looked over at him and let her go. She sat up and rubbed her head.

"Were you having a bad dream? You were moaning and thrashing."

Aria blushed and smiled quickly. "I was? Thats weird. I don't remember my dream."

"Well, anyways, meet us all on the paopu tree in a few minutes, okay?" Sora leaned over to kiss her lovingly before walking out of the room. She swung her legs over the bed and shuddered as her dream flooded through her mind.

Aria stretched and stood. It was the day after Akiane and Retaliana had shown up and practically everyone had slept all day before just to catch up. She crossed the room to where her bag lay and picked out the same dress she had been wearing in her dream only a moment before. Slipping into the bathroom to brush her teeth and comb her hair, she peeked into the mirror. Living on Destiny Islands where she played and ran so much, Aria had lost a bit of her fragile build and had developed a small ammount of sinewy muscles. Not enough to show reallu, but enough to give her strength. She smiled and ran out of the house, waving good morning to Sora's mom, and sprinted towards the bridge.

Sora, Riku, and Selphie were already there, sitting on the bended bough of the paopu tree and laughing. The sun had just risen and its warm rays tinted their figures with gold. She stopped to stand beside the tree, panting slightly.

"Hey, Aria!" Selphie grinned and patted a spot inbetween her and Sora. Aria scooted along the tree with asisstance from Riku and Sora and carefully sat down.

"Good, morning, guys." Aria said cheerfully.

"Heey!" Tidus and Wakka called. Aria turned and saw them running over with Akiane and Retaliana. Before she could do anything, Wakka abruptly spiked Aria with his ball he had gotten for Christmas. She sqeaked and toppled off the paopu tree, landing with a splash in the water below. She floated to the surface and giggled, spitting out water.

Wakka stood on the edge of the island above her, laughing. Aria snorted and snatched up the ball, chucking it at Wakka. He caught it easily and smirked.

Suddenly, Unmei yowled and clawed at his leg, making him jump and fall off the island. Wakka sputtered and bubbled up, laughing. "Yeah! Go Unmei!" Aria cheered, receiving another wack from Wakka's ball. Unmei purred and curled her tail over her paws, mewing proudly.

Selphie giggled and reached over to shove Sora into the water, too. He wobbled for a second before plumeting off. He splashed in beside her and laughed, throwing water on Selphie and Riku. They laughed and jumped in with them, starting an all out "who-can-get-their-opponets-the-wettest war."

Taking over the empty spots on the paopu tree, Akiane and Retaliana sat watching the whole thing, laughing when Riku dunked Sora's head under, holding him there for a second before letting him go. Sora came up sputtering and started to chase Riku around.

Soon, Kairi got there and everyone got out of the water to come gather on the island. Everyone dried off and sat together, still laughing.

"Okay, okay. Calm down, guys, we need to talk." Kairi announced once everyone had settled.

"About what?" Tidus asked.

"Well, Kairi and I were talking," Sora said, "and we thought it would be nice if we could all go out and explore the worlds again. And though it was origionally supposed to be a vacation-like trip, since Xavor came, I assume it isn't going to be anymore. But even if we decide not to all go, Aria and her sister have to, at least."

"So, when you say this, you really mean all of us?" Wakka inquired thoughtfully. At Sora's nodded, he sighed. "Look, this sounds fun and all, but I prefer to stay on the island." Tidus and Selphie nodded.

Kairi smiled. "That's okay. We understand. But..Sora, Riku, and I...well, we have to go."

Selphie hugged her friend. "We know. We'll miss you guys. When are you all going?"

Sora looked up. "We were planning to leave in a few days but when Xavor showed up I thought it would be best to go tonight."

Retaliana grinned. "It's settled then. Tonight, we leave."