Separated Hearts
Donald and Goofy felt themselves falling and then.BASH! They hit the ground. The two stood up. "Gawrsh Donald, I wonder where Sora and Riku are? What world are we in?"
"Sora and Riku must have gotten separated from us," said Donald. "That sign over there says this place is 'Disney World'. I think we're home! Though I wonder where the castle is. This town doesn't look familiar." A little girl ran over to Donald.
"Wow, you guys look so real! Will you sign your name?"
"Oh fine," muttered Donald, and signed the girl's note pad. The girl started jumping up and down.
"I'll be right back. Let me get all my friends!"
"Aw phooey," said Donald
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Meanwhile Sora and Riku were also falling, holding on to each other's hand so they wouldn't get separated. Then, with a CLUNK, they hit the ground. Sora looked out from under Riku, who had fallen on top of him. In front of him he saw a black coat leather coat, and a necklace of Griever. It looked like Leon. But there was something different. The figure that Sora was looking at was holding a Katana, not a Gunblade, and he seemed younger. But they looked so similar. Well only one way to find out.
"Leon?" Sora asked. The person in front of him frowned.
"Leon? I don't know any Leon. Wait, you mean Squall! Squall's my brother. Don't worry about it, people confuse us all the time," said Squall's brother, noticing that Sora looked a little embarrassed. He put out hands and helped Sora and Riku up. "Nice to meet you. I'm R.J. Leonheart. I'll take you to my brother." Sora frowned.
"I thought Leon, err, Squall was in Hollow Bastion?" R.J. also frowned.
"It's a long story. I think that Squall should tell you."
"Hey, how come I never met you before," asked Sora.
"When Hollow Bastion was taken over by the Heartless, I was separated from everyone else. I ended up on this strange island with a deranged blue alien. When the world border went back up, I went back to Hollow Bastion," R.J. explained.
"Oh," said Sora, and he seemed to be done asking questions. R.J. turned away and began walking. Sora and Riku followed. Sora turned to Riku.
"Riku," he said. "Are we, I mean would you consider us."
"Boyfriends?" finished Riku. "Well I suppose so. I mean you love me and I love you, right?"
"Cool!" said Sora, and hugged Riku. Riku just laughed. Sora was so cute.
Meanwhile, up ahead, R.J. had heard their conversation.
So they're in love, thought the sixteen year old boy. Kairi isn't going to be happy. However R.J. didn't say anything, he just kept walking, until the trio found themselves in front of the hotel in the Second District.
"Well here we are," said R.J. and pushed the door open. The three boys walked inside. Sora saw Cid, Squall, Yuffie, Cloud and Aerith talking in the lobby. And there was one person who he couldn't see. He strained his neck and saw.Kairi?
"Um, hi everyone." Everyone instantly stopped talking and looked at Sora and Riku. Then Yuffie ran over to Sora and gave him a big hug. "Oh Sora, you're back!" she squealed. However Sora didn't share her delight.
"Yuffie," he squeaked. "I.can't.breathe!"
"Oh sorry," said Yuffie and put him down. She looked at Riku curiously, wondering who he was. Riku was just standing there thinking the same. Sora noticed this.
"Oh sorry," he said. "Everyone, this is Riku, I told you about him." There was a mumble of "hello's" to Riku, and everyone said hi to Sora, though not a bit calmer than Yuffie. This continued until only Kairi was left. The whole time she had just stared at Sora, as if she didn't believe that he was really back. Then she ran over and threw her arms around him.
"Oh Sora, it's so good to see you. I missed you so much!" Sora looked embarrassed.
"Well, err, it's nice to see you too Kairi. But why are you here?" Kairi broke off from the hug, looking sad.
"A few weeks ago, Destiny Islands was attacked." Sora and Riku both gasped.
"By the Heartless," asked Sora. Kairi shook her head.
"No. I woke up in the middle of the night to see a bright light on our island. I went over there to see what was going on. It was horrible. The whole place was ablaze! I looked around to see who had done it, and saw all these black monsters." Kairi shuddered. "They had pointy hats and purple coats. They were shooting fire all around. One of them set my boat on fire. I ran to hide in the Secret Place, and tried to hide behind the door. I opened it and then, next thing I knew, I ended up here! But that doesn't matter. What matters is that you're back. I missed you so much." Sora shifted his weight from foot to foot, looking uncomfortable.
"Err Kairi? There's something that I need to tell you."
"Yes?" said Kairi, a sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach.
"Well Riku and I are, err, in love." Kairi felt her heart burst. She felt as if she would break down right then, but she held her tears in.
"Well if you two are in love then I suppose then it's okay," lied Kairi, and then ran to her room. Sora started to follow her, but Squall put a hand on his shoulder.
"Leave her," he said. R.J. felt a rush of anger toward his brother. Leave her? For all they knew, she could be sobbing in there right now. If no one came to help her, then she could hurt herself, or worse. Poor Kairi. He didn't blame Sora and Riku, it wasn't their fault they were in love. But that didn't mean no one should help her. R.J. turned toward his brother.
"I'll go help her," he said, and walked away.
"Lover boy," muttered Squall.
"What do you mean?" asked Sora.
"What I mean," said Squall, "is that my brother's been head over heals for Kairi ever since she came. He's probably trying to boost his points by 'consoling' her. Oh well. At least Kairi can depend on him." Something about these words made Sora feel a bit of jealously, but he ignored it.
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Kairi lay sobbing in her room. Why didn't Sora like her? She could believe that Riku had stolen him. Wasn't he her friend. No, it wasn't Riku's fault. He couldn't help it that Sora was in love with him. Kairi's thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door.
"Come in," she said, trying to compose herself. R.J. opened the door.
"Hello Kairi," he said quietly, and walked over to her. "Mind if I sit down?" he asked. Kairi shook her head. R.J. sat down. "I'm sorry about Sora," he said.
"It's not your fault," said Kairi. "It's no one's fault but mine. I guess I'm just not good enough for Sora. I don't deserve him."
"Don't say that!" said R.J. "Sora may love Riku, but I'm sure he still cares for you. I know that I do." Suddenly R.J. realized what he had just said, and his face turned red. "Um, I'd better go now," he said, and walked toward the door.
"Wait!" said Kairi. R.J. turned around. "Thanks R.J." R.J felt his heart lighten. "You're welcome," he said, and left the room, walking back to his own.
Kairi lay back on the bed, but this time she wasn't crying. She had a smile on her face, and a warmth in her heart that R.J. had given her. Warmth that she had only ever felt from Sora.
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"So," said Sora, "R.J. was saying that for some reason you had to come here from Hollow Bastion."
"Oh that," said Squall. "It seems that Hollow Bastion was attacked by the same 'black monsters' that destroyed Destiny Islands. We had to flee. I do remember seeing a silver haired man when we were escaping. Maybe he was controlling them. We barely escaped."
"Hell yeah," said Cid. "Those stupid freaky pointy hat bastards nearly got our asses burned off."
"Hmm, silver haired man," mused Riku, speaking for the first time. "Sora and I were attacked by a silver haired man when we escaped from inside Kingdom Hearts. He said his name was Kuja."
"Yeah," agreed Sora. "The king gave us time to escape, but he.may not have made it. That Kuja seemed pretty strong. He was casting some magic that I've never even heard of. Donald and Goofy escaped with us, but I guess we got separated."
As Sora spoke of this silver haired man, a memory, or what seemed like one, came rushing unbidden into Aerith's mind. She was on an alter, praying for something. Cloud was in front of her, watching. Then a silver haired man came swooping down. But this man wasn't a mage. He was a swordsman. And his name wasn't Kuja. His name felt burned into Aerith's mind. Sephiroth. Then Sephiroth stabbed someone. Her. And then she.died.
Aerith let out a scream and fell over. Cloud grabbed her and felt her pulse.
"She's unconscious," he said. "I'll go take her to her room." Cloud picked up Aerith and left.
"Well," said Yuffie. "It's starting to get late. I think it's time we go to bed. Sora, you and Riku can have the Blue Room." Yuffie winked at Sora and then she and Squall left.
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Later that night Sora and Riku lay in bed together, hugging and kissing. Sora broke off from a kiss and propped his head up on an elbow.
"I wonder if Kairi's okay," said Sora. Riku looked up at Sora, feeling a bit of jealousy.
"I'm sure she's fine," he said.
"I hope so. She is like a sister to me," said the brown haired boy. Riku put his arms around Sora's neck and pulled himself toward Sora's face.
"Don't worry about it," he whispered, and kissed Sora, sliding his tongue into the brunette's mouth. Sora gave a little moan of pleasure and the two fell back into bed.
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Meanwhile, the man in Aerith's memory walked up to Kuja, who was sitting in his throne in the Invincible. "Oh, decided to leave the Tactical Office?" said Kuja. Sephiroth shrugged.
"I decided our next target would be Traverse Town," said Sephiroth. "Not that a weakling like you would understand battle. I'm starting to wonder if your usefulness has run out." Kuja smirked.
"Empty threat Sephiroth. I'm the one supplying you with Black Mage troops. And don't forget that you're riding in my airship. I was also the one that got you out of that stupid Coliseum."
"And I'm also much stronger then you, you annoying little mage." Kuja stood up. He was starting to get annoyed.
"See that window there Sephiroth?" Sephiroth nodded, curious where this was going. "If you don't shut up then I'll cast Holy and send you flying right through it." Sephiroth narrowed his eyes.
"Don't take me so lightly Kuja. It will be your undoing. Now I think I'll go train." And with that Sephiroth turned around and stalked away, His famous Masamune by his side.
A/N So how did you like this chapter? And in case your wondering, R.J. is an OC. Oh, and to the reviewer that asked, you'll find out in another chapter or two why Kuja is alive and well and working with Sephiroth. ^_^
Donald and Goofy felt themselves falling and then.BASH! They hit the ground. The two stood up. "Gawrsh Donald, I wonder where Sora and Riku are? What world are we in?"
"Sora and Riku must have gotten separated from us," said Donald. "That sign over there says this place is 'Disney World'. I think we're home! Though I wonder where the castle is. This town doesn't look familiar." A little girl ran over to Donald.
"Wow, you guys look so real! Will you sign your name?"
"Oh fine," muttered Donald, and signed the girl's note pad. The girl started jumping up and down.
"I'll be right back. Let me get all my friends!"
"Aw phooey," said Donald
****
Meanwhile Sora and Riku were also falling, holding on to each other's hand so they wouldn't get separated. Then, with a CLUNK, they hit the ground. Sora looked out from under Riku, who had fallen on top of him. In front of him he saw a black coat leather coat, and a necklace of Griever. It looked like Leon. But there was something different. The figure that Sora was looking at was holding a Katana, not a Gunblade, and he seemed younger. But they looked so similar. Well only one way to find out.
"Leon?" Sora asked. The person in front of him frowned.
"Leon? I don't know any Leon. Wait, you mean Squall! Squall's my brother. Don't worry about it, people confuse us all the time," said Squall's brother, noticing that Sora looked a little embarrassed. He put out hands and helped Sora and Riku up. "Nice to meet you. I'm R.J. Leonheart. I'll take you to my brother." Sora frowned.
"I thought Leon, err, Squall was in Hollow Bastion?" R.J. also frowned.
"It's a long story. I think that Squall should tell you."
"Hey, how come I never met you before," asked Sora.
"When Hollow Bastion was taken over by the Heartless, I was separated from everyone else. I ended up on this strange island with a deranged blue alien. When the world border went back up, I went back to Hollow Bastion," R.J. explained.
"Oh," said Sora, and he seemed to be done asking questions. R.J. turned away and began walking. Sora and Riku followed. Sora turned to Riku.
"Riku," he said. "Are we, I mean would you consider us."
"Boyfriends?" finished Riku. "Well I suppose so. I mean you love me and I love you, right?"
"Cool!" said Sora, and hugged Riku. Riku just laughed. Sora was so cute.
Meanwhile, up ahead, R.J. had heard their conversation.
So they're in love, thought the sixteen year old boy. Kairi isn't going to be happy. However R.J. didn't say anything, he just kept walking, until the trio found themselves in front of the hotel in the Second District.
"Well here we are," said R.J. and pushed the door open. The three boys walked inside. Sora saw Cid, Squall, Yuffie, Cloud and Aerith talking in the lobby. And there was one person who he couldn't see. He strained his neck and saw.Kairi?
"Um, hi everyone." Everyone instantly stopped talking and looked at Sora and Riku. Then Yuffie ran over to Sora and gave him a big hug. "Oh Sora, you're back!" she squealed. However Sora didn't share her delight.
"Yuffie," he squeaked. "I.can't.breathe!"
"Oh sorry," said Yuffie and put him down. She looked at Riku curiously, wondering who he was. Riku was just standing there thinking the same. Sora noticed this.
"Oh sorry," he said. "Everyone, this is Riku, I told you about him." There was a mumble of "hello's" to Riku, and everyone said hi to Sora, though not a bit calmer than Yuffie. This continued until only Kairi was left. The whole time she had just stared at Sora, as if she didn't believe that he was really back. Then she ran over and threw her arms around him.
"Oh Sora, it's so good to see you. I missed you so much!" Sora looked embarrassed.
"Well, err, it's nice to see you too Kairi. But why are you here?" Kairi broke off from the hug, looking sad.
"A few weeks ago, Destiny Islands was attacked." Sora and Riku both gasped.
"By the Heartless," asked Sora. Kairi shook her head.
"No. I woke up in the middle of the night to see a bright light on our island. I went over there to see what was going on. It was horrible. The whole place was ablaze! I looked around to see who had done it, and saw all these black monsters." Kairi shuddered. "They had pointy hats and purple coats. They were shooting fire all around. One of them set my boat on fire. I ran to hide in the Secret Place, and tried to hide behind the door. I opened it and then, next thing I knew, I ended up here! But that doesn't matter. What matters is that you're back. I missed you so much." Sora shifted his weight from foot to foot, looking uncomfortable.
"Err Kairi? There's something that I need to tell you."
"Yes?" said Kairi, a sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach.
"Well Riku and I are, err, in love." Kairi felt her heart burst. She felt as if she would break down right then, but she held her tears in.
"Well if you two are in love then I suppose then it's okay," lied Kairi, and then ran to her room. Sora started to follow her, but Squall put a hand on his shoulder.
"Leave her," he said. R.J. felt a rush of anger toward his brother. Leave her? For all they knew, she could be sobbing in there right now. If no one came to help her, then she could hurt herself, or worse. Poor Kairi. He didn't blame Sora and Riku, it wasn't their fault they were in love. But that didn't mean no one should help her. R.J. turned toward his brother.
"I'll go help her," he said, and walked away.
"Lover boy," muttered Squall.
"What do you mean?" asked Sora.
"What I mean," said Squall, "is that my brother's been head over heals for Kairi ever since she came. He's probably trying to boost his points by 'consoling' her. Oh well. At least Kairi can depend on him." Something about these words made Sora feel a bit of jealously, but he ignored it.
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Kairi lay sobbing in her room. Why didn't Sora like her? She could believe that Riku had stolen him. Wasn't he her friend. No, it wasn't Riku's fault. He couldn't help it that Sora was in love with him. Kairi's thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door.
"Come in," she said, trying to compose herself. R.J. opened the door.
"Hello Kairi," he said quietly, and walked over to her. "Mind if I sit down?" he asked. Kairi shook her head. R.J. sat down. "I'm sorry about Sora," he said.
"It's not your fault," said Kairi. "It's no one's fault but mine. I guess I'm just not good enough for Sora. I don't deserve him."
"Don't say that!" said R.J. "Sora may love Riku, but I'm sure he still cares for you. I know that I do." Suddenly R.J. realized what he had just said, and his face turned red. "Um, I'd better go now," he said, and walked toward the door.
"Wait!" said Kairi. R.J. turned around. "Thanks R.J." R.J felt his heart lighten. "You're welcome," he said, and left the room, walking back to his own.
Kairi lay back on the bed, but this time she wasn't crying. She had a smile on her face, and a warmth in her heart that R.J. had given her. Warmth that she had only ever felt from Sora.
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"So," said Sora, "R.J. was saying that for some reason you had to come here from Hollow Bastion."
"Oh that," said Squall. "It seems that Hollow Bastion was attacked by the same 'black monsters' that destroyed Destiny Islands. We had to flee. I do remember seeing a silver haired man when we were escaping. Maybe he was controlling them. We barely escaped."
"Hell yeah," said Cid. "Those stupid freaky pointy hat bastards nearly got our asses burned off."
"Hmm, silver haired man," mused Riku, speaking for the first time. "Sora and I were attacked by a silver haired man when we escaped from inside Kingdom Hearts. He said his name was Kuja."
"Yeah," agreed Sora. "The king gave us time to escape, but he.may not have made it. That Kuja seemed pretty strong. He was casting some magic that I've never even heard of. Donald and Goofy escaped with us, but I guess we got separated."
As Sora spoke of this silver haired man, a memory, or what seemed like one, came rushing unbidden into Aerith's mind. She was on an alter, praying for something. Cloud was in front of her, watching. Then a silver haired man came swooping down. But this man wasn't a mage. He was a swordsman. And his name wasn't Kuja. His name felt burned into Aerith's mind. Sephiroth. Then Sephiroth stabbed someone. Her. And then she.died.
Aerith let out a scream and fell over. Cloud grabbed her and felt her pulse.
"She's unconscious," he said. "I'll go take her to her room." Cloud picked up Aerith and left.
"Well," said Yuffie. "It's starting to get late. I think it's time we go to bed. Sora, you and Riku can have the Blue Room." Yuffie winked at Sora and then she and Squall left.
****
Later that night Sora and Riku lay in bed together, hugging and kissing. Sora broke off from a kiss and propped his head up on an elbow.
"I wonder if Kairi's okay," said Sora. Riku looked up at Sora, feeling a bit of jealousy.
"I'm sure she's fine," he said.
"I hope so. She is like a sister to me," said the brown haired boy. Riku put his arms around Sora's neck and pulled himself toward Sora's face.
"Don't worry about it," he whispered, and kissed Sora, sliding his tongue into the brunette's mouth. Sora gave a little moan of pleasure and the two fell back into bed.
****
Meanwhile, the man in Aerith's memory walked up to Kuja, who was sitting in his throne in the Invincible. "Oh, decided to leave the Tactical Office?" said Kuja. Sephiroth shrugged.
"I decided our next target would be Traverse Town," said Sephiroth. "Not that a weakling like you would understand battle. I'm starting to wonder if your usefulness has run out." Kuja smirked.
"Empty threat Sephiroth. I'm the one supplying you with Black Mage troops. And don't forget that you're riding in my airship. I was also the one that got you out of that stupid Coliseum."
"And I'm also much stronger then you, you annoying little mage." Kuja stood up. He was starting to get annoyed.
"See that window there Sephiroth?" Sephiroth nodded, curious where this was going. "If you don't shut up then I'll cast Holy and send you flying right through it." Sephiroth narrowed his eyes.
"Don't take me so lightly Kuja. It will be your undoing. Now I think I'll go train." And with that Sephiroth turned around and stalked away, His famous Masamune by his side.
A/N So how did you like this chapter? And in case your wondering, R.J. is an OC. Oh, and to the reviewer that asked, you'll find out in another chapter or two why Kuja is alive and well and working with Sephiroth. ^_^