More Than A Story
-Squirrel Tamer

Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts.

Chapter 4: Farewells



I can't believe that even with both of our weight together we still can't close my suitcase, Kairi said exasperatedly.

Do you really need all of this junk? Sora said holding out a pack of cards and a yo-yo. Kairi yanked both objects out of his hands. Then she scowled at him.

Of course I need all of this stuff. Now would you kindly not take things out of my suitcase. I also have clothing in there you know.

I can't believe you're leaving me.

I'm only going to Florida for a week.

What if something happens?

Like what?

I don't know.

I think you can survive a week without me. Besides Nero won't bug you anymore. I hear he's in the hospital with a really bad case of pneumonia and was on the verge of the death for a few days. I believe that happened the day I got detention. Did you see him at all that day? I was so sure he was going to pound you.

Sora didn't answer. She turned and stared at him.

You okay, Sora?

I don't know...

What do you mean?

Kairi, I...I don't have anymore stories...

You probably just have writer's block.

No...I haven't been able to make up anything since Kingdom Hearts...It's like I don't have anything left...That story is consuming me...I dream it every night. I can't get it out of my head...Its like its burned into my soul...Its beginning to freak me out...

She said softly.

If...if anything happens while you're gone...don't forget about me, okay? I don't think I could stand it if I was forgotten... He said quietly and then stared down at his feet.

You better not be thinking of killing yourself.

He asked turning to her.

If you kill yourself I swear I'll kill you again. Plus who would I make eye contact with when Riku says something religious that sounds silly? Who would I mock and yell at? What other person will sit on my suitcase while I try and lock it, only to realize that it still won't work? I can't do any of that without you. So you better not die. She said simply.

Thanks, Kairi... He said and then he wrapped her in a hug. She immediately became tense but soon she relaxed in his arms. But then the door opened and she pulled away from him quickly.

Hey Sora, hey Kai. Riku greeted, they both returned his warm hello. He smiled at Kairi and then pulled out a box from behind his back and handed it to her.

What is it? She asked him.

I made them for you.

She opened the box and inside were a dozen chocolate chip cookies.

You made them? She asked eying the cookies.

Actually it was my mom, but she let me lick the spoon after she was done with it.

You jerk that's the best part.

Anyway, I wanted you to have them in case you got hungry on your flight. He said his eyes twinkling.

Thanks Riku. She said and then she turned to Sora, So where's my cookies from you.

What cookies?

Oh well. Guess I'll just have to raid your fridge.

Why don't you take some of that week old meatloaf that I've had to eat all week cause my mom made too much? He yelled.

I don't think so. She told him and then opened the fridge.

Sora's mom yelled at the girl. His mother had just gotten back from work and she seemed to be incredibly tired. Why are you in my fridge?

Hi Jo. Sora said I could.

No I didn't.

Didn't you're mother ever tell you that its impolite to call your elders by there first names?

Well then why does Sora call me Kairi? He's younger than me. She pointed out.

By a week and a half!

I'm still your elder.

She has a point, Riku chuckled.

Kairi didn't appear thrilled at the fridge's selections. So she began raiding the shelves instead.

Get out of my kitchen Kairi! Jo yelled at the seventeen year old.

Kairi quickly grabbed a muffin from a container and then fled from the kitchen. She popped the muffin in her mouth, picked up her suitcase and waved good-bye to Sora and Riku.

Bye Kairi!

See you when you get back!

Don't forget to show us your full body tan when you get back, Sora yelled as she walked out the door. She whipped around and threw the half-eaten muffin at him.



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Sora yawned as he walked into his bedroom. Riku had left hours ago but Sora had spent some quality time with his T.V. Three hours of quality time.

He was about to throw himself onto his bed when he noticed there was already a creature there. The creature's soft white fur shined. She sat upright, as though she dared not move. And her golden eyes never wandered away from Sora's face.

I've been waiting for you Sora...



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A/N: So Kairi's gone and Sora meets Fox for the first time. I wonder what's going to happen.