Dive to Oblivion
-Squirrel Tamer
Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts.
Chapter 4
The Deal
And he traveled far and wide, for the next four years, but no matter how hard he tried, Saro never saw Kaira or Raku again. But he will never give up searching for them.
It was silent for awhile.
Its not a very happy ending.
Sora smiled. I guess it isn't, huh?
Silence again.
I know that Saro will find both Kaira and Raku again.
You really think so?
Of course, I don't lie.
If you don't lie then that means that you're really going to kill me?
Laleah realized he had cornered her, after his story there was no way she could even think about killing him. Even before that, when she had seen him sobbing, she had thrown away all of her anger and given him a place in her heart. She smiled at how clever he could be, she knew that she would never hurt him, at least not now, but he didn't need to know that.
Of course I'm going to kill you. But first I'm going to drive you insane by following you everywhere.
So you're my new companion?
I guess you could put it that way, plus if I killed you now then there would be no more adventures left for me. My job is to kill you and then I'm out of here. But I figure that I'd be bored with going home so...you're stuck with me!
Sounds alright, but only on one condition.
What's that?
You tell me who you are and why you want me dead.
There was silence.
I-I suppose that's fair. But could we eat something first?
After we find Donald and Goofy we can head to the next town, it's not too far from here.
Good, I'm starving.
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Kairi saw the Heartless coming. They seemed faster then she remembered, even so, she made it to the Secret Place, before they could touch her. She flung herself before the picture of her and Sora. She clutched her hand to her heart as hard as she could and screamed.
Sora...please hear me...please!!!...I need you Sora, come back...
She heard a noise from somewhere behind her, she saw the Heartless. They leapt at her and in the split second before she was swarmed she felt him...his heart wasn't completely gone, just hidden. She smiled and then she was overcome.
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She's in trouble.....Sora...Save her...please.....I can't...not anymore...
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He heard her calling him, she was in danger, he knew that much. But how could he save her? He had left the Gummi Ship back at King Mickey's Castle. He hadn't needed it anymore, the worlds were no longer connected. At least, that's what he thought.
Laleah shifted on Sora's shoulder, she wondered why they had suddenly stopped. She wished she could see in front of him, instead of behind. She waited there for a few minutes while Sora was stopped. Finally after ten minutes she sighed.
What are you doing Sora? We haven't even found the duck or the...its a dog, right? Well anyway, we can't stop now!
She heard him whisper something to himself,
Then he quickly started running the other way, away from Donald and Goofy.
Hey! Just where do you think you're going? We have to find your friends first remember?
Laleah decided to put a stop to his insane running, she began flailing all of her limbs again. Sora couldn't keep control of her, he lost his footing and stumbled. Laleah flew forward and landed on her butt, only a few feet in front of Sora. She slowly got to her feet and brushed herself off.
You really have to stop doing that, I'm starting to feel like a sack of potatoes, She glanced over at Sora, who was cradling something very protectively in his hands. She walked over to him and knelt beside him. It was a keychain, and it was shaped like a star. Did the girl give this to you?
Sora nodded.
Why do you keep running? Is it because of her? What is she doing to you?
He looked up at her, She isn't doing anything, but needing me, and I'm not there.
Then he stood up and turned away from Laleah.
Please, stay here and wait for Donald and Goofy, tell them that the worlds have been connected again. Tell them that I'm taking the next Gummi Ship out of here, I'm going to find Kairi and Riku. Tell them...I'm sorry...
He began to walk down the road, towards the lights of a big city. A single tear ran down his cheek. He realized that he was leaving his only companions, his two best buddies since his world had been taken. It was hard for him, but he knew that there was an even greater danger this time. And besides, it was his battle not theirs.
He was too wrapped up in his own thoughts to notice the footsteps following his own. All of a sudden a voice chimed in his ear.
Sorry, but I answer to no one. I do whatever I want and I want to follow you.
He turned to look at this girl who he barely even knew. How could she, give up her whole life just to help him? Sure Donald and Goofy had, but they had just been following orders. As he thought about it he realized that it was kind of nice, having somebody like that.
Looks like you're stuck with me, she announced.
Great, just great, he teased.
You aren't going nowhere without me, she told him, We'll go together.
And together, they headed to the city.
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A/N: I know, its a short chapter, but I didn't want to put the next part in this chapter. Anyways, thanks to everyone who has reviewed so far. It's not a lot yet but I hope more people will review later. Here's the chapter you guys asked for and come back next time for Chapter 5: Riku!
