Maybe Then: The Adventure Continues

Chapter: 5

By: Cobalt-eyedAngel

Sora's eyes fluttered open when the sunlight's rays hit his peaceful body. He was used to waking up with the sun.

What he wasn't used to, was having his arms wrapped securely in a tight embrace around Kairi as she slept.

He was slightly shocked at first. And then he remembered that Kairi had offered to share her bed the night before. Kairi was softly sleeping, with a small smile gracing her face. He just watched her for a moment, before he chided himself that he was spending way to long just looking at Kairi, and if she woke up, it would be awkward.

He slowly let go of her little by little and then gradually shifted his weight off the bed. There, done. He hurried to take a shower so he wasn't caught into Kairi's beauty trance, where he would be watching her all day.

Before he left he noticed she had turned to the other wall and wrapped her arms around herself.

What he didn't notice was that a frown appeared on her unconscious face.

.........................................Later......................................................

'Riku, I don't have much time, I'm leaving soon.' Kairi said to herself as she thought about what to say to him. She had just woken up and was about to leave.

She had been thinking about her decision all morning. She didn't care for Riku the way she thought she did when he had asked her to be his girlfriend. It was quick and to the point when he had asked her a year ago. She hoped she wouldn't hurt his feelings by breaking off their relationship. They would still be friends, right?

The wind played with a seventeen year old girl's auburn hair as she slowly approached the young man. Wisps of silver hair ruffled over and over as a crashing sea would.

She gulped as she thought about what she had to say and do to him. "Riku?" she barely choked out.

He turned, and instead of the smile that usually greeted her, upon his handsome face was a cold stare. He wasn't exactly looking at her, but his eyes were on her. It was like he was staring right through her. Not even noticing her...

Just how Sora felt. God, no wonder he didn't return her feelings, she was awful.

She took a deep breath and let her thoughts return to the task at hand. "Ok, Riku. I have something to say but first I would like to say you are a great friend-"

"Yeah, yeah, Kairi. Look; I think we need to stop this relationship. We're done." He said interrupting her. She was hit with a swift hard blow. Her eyes were wide, sure she was just about to say the same thing – except slightly gentler – but cutting off a relationship hurt.

"Uh, yeah ok. I understand." She smiled at him, glad it was over and he wasn't hurt. Actually, he seemed to not even notice her...AT ALL. "So, are we still friends?"

"Yeah, sure, whatever." Now his eyes were interested, but not in her, someone behind her. She turned and looked behind her to find...Rikku and Sora?! But he was looking at Rikku and then staring coldly at Sora when ever her giggles sounded because of him.

What the hell was going on, on this island?!

"Bye Rikku, I'm leaving for a while." Kairi said a bitterness entering her voice. A horrified expression came across her face. She was jealous!

"Ok, bye." Riku said. This really hurt. One of her best friends was ignoring her. She was added another good reason to get off the islands.

..........................................Sora.....................................................

"Rikku I'm leaving for a while." Sora said looking at her smiling face which was quickly replaced by a frown.

"Why? Where are you going?" Rikku asked somberly.

"One of my friend's needs help." Sora said. It was sort of true. Jiro was considered a friend right? It would take forever to explain it.

"It is he or she ok?" Rikku asked.

"I think he is going to be fine. He just needs my help." Sora said reassuringly.

"I'll miss you, Sora. Who am I supposed to bug now?" She giggled at the goofy grin that appeared on his face. She looked ahead of her and saw Riku and her roommate Kairi. Riku was kind of cute, now she knew who she could bug. Sora wouldn't know, because he would be gone. (evil Rikku!! A--hole...)

"I'm sure you'll find someone to annoy." He smiled again at her. He noticed Kairi talking to Riku in front of him. "I'll miss you too Rikku, I don't know how long I'll be gone."

"Bye Sora." Rikku called as she ran after the retreating Riku, who seemed to be headed to the Main Island. Sora glanced over at Kairi. She was watching him. His eyes widened a bit. He thought she would be watching Riku.

Kairi smiled at him and walked over to stand next to him. "You ready?"

"Are you sure you should be going?" Sora was having doubts about her safety.

"Should? No." Kairi smiled brightly at him. "Want? Yes. I want a journey, I want to explore, and I want to help you."

"Ok. I guess I can't really stop you. Besides you are already packed and Mimi is coming for us." Sora sighed. He had gone to Paine and gotten some herbs and bandages for his side. Only after Kairi had been thoroughly checked, of course.

Kairi picked up her small back-pack just as Mimi was landing beside them.

"You really don't mind carrying my clothes?" Sora asked. Kairi laughed.

"Why not? I won't be doing any serious battling, and you didn't pack that much." Kairi looked at Mimi, who only looked slightly better from her sleep. She probably would only be truly relaxed when she found out Jiro was well.

"Let's go." Mimi said looking at Sora, after first smiling at Kairi. Sora stared at her, until finally Mimi sighed. "You have magic right?"

"Yes. I just don't know how to grant wings." Sora said.

"Oh, ok. Repeat after me in a second. This is what Jiro said to grant me wings. To save energy only grant either Kairi or you wings and the other can carry the one without them." Mimi let a small smile pass her lips. This would be interesting, she could see that the Keyblade Master and the Princess had something between them.

"I'll carry you since your lighter and I'm stronger. Alright?" Sora said with a tint of red on his face. He would have Kairi in his arms for a long time...

"Sure, Ok." Kairi smiled with the same flushed face.

"Ok. (A/N- Do not try this at home kids...LOL) Repeat after me:

With my gift of magic, thy swear upon the power of light

To help me reach the heaven's skies, grant me wings so I shall take flight

With my gift I seek friends, to help me till my journey ends

With my gift of magic, thy swear upon the power of goodness

When the angel wings rest upon my back, the Evil shall roam these lands less"

Sora repeated the chant and a blinding bright light engulfed him. He could feel the wings bind with his muscles in his back and then he could feel soft feathers bursting from his back. He thought it would be painful, but all he felt was peace and serenity.

When the light subsided, Sora opened his eyes. Kairi gasped slightly, he was an angel. A doer of good. He wasn't a true angel, for there was no halo hovering over his head and he was no immortal, but he was the closest thing her mind could imagine.

"It didn't hurt." Sora said looking at Mimi. She smiled at him.

"You thought it would?" She laughed at his puzzled expression.

"Well, yes." He slightly lifted his right wing. It was as natural as lifting a finger. "It feels like I grew two more arms." Kairi and Mimi laughed at his childish wonder.

"Except these arms can fly." Mimi said and took flight.

"You ready? Let's go." Sora said walking over to Kairi. He picked her up bridal style and she looped her arms around his neck. They both blushed. He slowly raised into the sky and Kairi slightly tightened her grip on him, as she watched the ground get smaller.

"Don't be scared, I won't drop you." Sora mumbled against the side of her head. She was making him go crazy. Her hair smelled like strawberries and exotic flowers. It was rather hard to explain, it was just...KAIRI.

She raised her head and looked at him. His cobalt eyes looked even more beautiful close up. "I know." She smiled.

Author's Note- Awwww. So cute! Btw- srry if the chant was gay. Thanks if you thought it was cool . Srry if it was short. It seemed like good stopping point. Review!!