Note: Alright I just read over the 1st chapter and realized how many times I switched Kairi's name. I'll work on fixing that.

Kairi waited with William while the fuel set up properly. They started talking about all sorts of things. She discovered that William was a smart ace with a bright future. He had studied at the best academy with top grades and hoped one day to work for a universal police force protecting the galaxies. He just made trips for business owners until he had enough munny to get into a training program.

Kairi just sat and listened to the navigator ramble about his life. She enjoyed just hearing what he had to say. Before either knew it dawn approached.

"Wow" the pilot said to himself. "How long have I been talking? I bet the fuel should be good by now. Let me check it." Once Will had checked the ph level and the solidity. He crouched under the Gummi and started transferring the fuel carefully.

"So tell me about you, Kairi" Will stated as he worked. "There isn't much to tell. What do you want to know?" She said in reply.

"Alright, well how old are you?" He started.

"19" 'That was easy.' She thought to herself.

"Do you go to school?" he tried again to spark conversation

"No"

"Why?"

"It wasn't my place." Kari said quietly. There was no point. Nothing was left for her at the island. She always felt out of place, and the 2 people that made the island feel like home were gone.

"Some of the greatest minds have said that. No worries you'll find your place I grantee it! Well I'm all done here." With that he closed the lids and packed the few belongings he got out back inside. "Are you ready?" He asked climbing into the driver's seat.

Kairi took one more look at her home. It truly was beautiful. It wouldn't be her last time here, she just knew it inside. She would come back someday. Hopefully when she returned she would not be alone.

"Yes" was all she said as she took Wills hand and climbed into the Gummi.

The trip was pretty uneventful and very quick in Kairi's opinion. Will kept asking her questions in hopes of another conversation not composed of just his opinions. He couldn't understand Kairi's quiet nature but still enjoyed her company and having someone around how listened to his stories.

Once they arrived at the town's gates Will landed the Gummi which Kairi learned was named Zodiac and they entered into the 1st district. Once inside she just looked around. Not much had changed and it was just as she remembered it.

"Well" Will asked "What do we do now?" This statement shocked Kairi. "We?" she wondered aloud. "Of course! You didn't expect me to just leave you now?" She should have expected this answer but still. "Actually yes I did. I have a few friends that I can find." Kairi now realized she didn't have much of a plan after getting to Traverse Town.

"Kairi?" Someone asked aloud. Turning around she saw who was calling her. The bouncy black haired ninja came up to her. "It is you isn't it? What are you doing here!! Don't you know how dangerous it is?" Kairi looked at herand laughed. "It's nice to see you too Yuffie." "Geez you could of at least told me princess. We put you back in those islands for a reason. We still have an enemy to fight." Kairi could tell that Yuffie was not happy with her being there.

Yuffie still had the short cropped hair and green attire though she looked more mature and filled out the suit better. "Yuffie!" A voice from the crowed called. Another woman came up to the group. She had long dark brown hair and hard clunky boots. The woman was also strikingly beautiful.

"Oh Tifa!" Yuffie said embarrassed that in the commotion she forgot about her friend. "Kairi this is Tifa Lockhart, and Tifa this is Princess Kairi." Kairi was embarrassed with the formality for she never felt like a princess.

Tifa bowed politely but was very troubled at seeing the girl. Quickly she looked over at Yuffie. "What is she doing here?" Tifa asked obviously very worried. "I'm sorry princess but you must go back."

Kairi was very confused by all the commotion these two were making. Yes they were residents at Hollow Baston but what was wrong? They obviously knew something.

"I'm not going anywhere until someone explains what is going on!" This caught everyone's attention. Will just looked at Kairi trying to understand all of this. While Yuffie and Tifa just looked at each other wondering what to do next. "We do owe it to her." Yuffie reminded Tifa.

"Very well." Tifa said softly "We will all go to the hotel. But I will warn you now. Its not pretty." With that the group started out to the hotel. Will stood back and watched the others walk off. Kairi noticed and went back to him.

"Are you coming?" She asked him

"I'm not sure it would be my place." He said very sincerely. It was obvious he wanted to know more.

"Common I think that whatever is going on you should know too." With that they caught up with Yuffie and Tifa and headed to the hotel.

Will looked over to Kairi and asked "So are you really a princess?"