Chapter 9

"I'm sure he just misplaced it h-"

"No. It was stolen read this."

Goofy handed her a small scrap of paper .It read: Now that I have the keyblade my plan is almost complete.

Kairi went pale.

"What does this mean?"

"We are in big trouble."

Just then King Mickey came out of the gummyship looking pale and shaken.

"My keyblade has been stolen as well," he announced.

"We are in really big trouble."

"Well now what?" Riku asked.

"We wait and we don't let Kairi out of our sight, " Mickey said.

Everyone looked at Kairi.

"What, why?"

"Because you are a Princess of Heart, the person who stole the keyblade is most likely planning to reopen Kingdom Hearts and he or she may need you to complete the plan."

Kairi sat down breathless.

"Don't worry Kairi," Donald said. "We won't let anything happen to you."

"Ya you can count on us," Goofy added.

Kairi smiled."Thanks guys," she said.

"Don't forget about me and Sora we'll protect you too."

Riku just recently forgave Sora.Kairi hugged each of them.

"I've got to be the luckiest girl in the world," she said.
For the next few days Kairi's "body guards" never left her side. They were so intent on keeping her safe. Kairi thought it was cute, Selphie thought it was annoying.

"Can I please talk to Kairi you guys?" She asked.

"Sure."

"Alone."

The guys exchanged glances.

"I don't know," Donald said.

"Oh come on, Kairi's not going to get kidnaped in the next five minutes and we'll be sure to scream if anything happens."

"Ok fine."

"Thank you," Selphie said grabbing Kairi's hand and leading her away from the boys.

Selphie and Kairi sat down next to each other on the beach.

"So whats up?" Kairi asked.

"I haven't been able to talk to you in days! So how are things between you and Sora?"

"Actually pretty great I think he's starting to remember."

Sora and Kairi had begun to have long conversations, in the secret place every night since Sora first comforted Kairi.

"Really?" Selphie asked shocked.

"Yes and I know any day now he will get all his memory back and everything will be ok." Selphie was glad to hear this, just a few days ago her friend felt like she was going to die.

"That's wonderful Kairi, uh oh looks like we better head back," Selphie said glancing at the guys all of whom were pacing.

Kairi laughed and followed Selphie back over to them.

"Can I ask you something Kairi?" Sora asked one evening in the secret place.

"Shoot."
"Are you scared, I mean with everything thats going on right now?"

Kairi thought about it for a moment.

"No," she said finally. "There's nothing for me to be afraid of when I have you protecting me."

Sora smiled and moved closer to her.

"Believe me I'm going to do a good job of that, I'm not going to let anything happen to you Kairi," he said moving a piece of her hair out of her face.

His touch sent shivers down her spin. Kairi remembered she had craved his touch for so long and now she was receiving it. But this was the Sora that didn't remember her, why was he touching her like this? Did that single sign of affection mean he remembered her?

Sora wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her close to him. Kairi closed her eyes, enjoying his grip. Sora held her tighter, he then leaned in and softly kissed her on the lips. Kairi placed her arms around his neck closing the space between their bodies.

When they pulled apart Kairi asked, "does this mean you remember me?"

"No, but I think I'm falling in love with you again which is just as good," Sora said, then kissed her once more.