I love you.


Sora cried silently for who knows how long and his friends gathered around in silence.

They had tried to release Rika from his arms, but Sora held tightly refusing to let go.

They had stopped trying and just stood there thinking that if only they were stronger they would have reached Rika in time to help.

Angel had left to search the castle, seeming to know something that the others don't. Finally he returned holding out a small bottle of green liquid to Sora.

Sora, eyes red with tears, looked up at the bottle and looked at Angel.

"Fate had chosen her to die, but I have the power to change that. Make her drink this." Angel said.

"What is it?" Hikari asked.

"You will see..." Angel said.

Sora took it and brought it to Rika's lips.

A drop of the green liquid slid past her lips and fell down her jaw and to the ground.

Sora looked at Angel.

"Kiss her." He said.

Sora nodded feeling slightly determined and wiped his eyes. He took the liquid in his mouth and grabbed Rika's head. He leaned down to her lips, parting them, and opened his mouth as well letting the green liquid flow down her throat.

Everyone prepared for something to happen but nothing didn't. They sighed and closed their eyes.

Sora sighed and placed his forehead against Rika's. "I really did lose you..." He whispered. He closed his eyes, but they quickly shot open when a warm breath fell to his lips. Sora looked at Rika and noticed her eyes flickering. "Rika!" He said.

Everyone looked at Rika and Sora hugged Rika tightly.

Rika felt drowsy and confused, but she knew Sora was there. She gave a small sigh. "...love you..." She whispered.

Sora looked at her and smiled. "I know you do, Rika... I know..." He said kissing her lips.

Rika closed her eyes to sleep.

Sora picked her up and turned to his friends. He nodded. "Come on, guys, let's go home."