Disclaimer for chapters 2 and 3: I do not own any Kingdom Hearts characters even though I wish I did. Then the whole plot line would be screwed up.

Warnings: None.

Chapter 3: Transformation

"Welcome again," said Naoki. "It's time for your transformation."

"My transformation?" asked Kairi. "Um…this happened kinda fast, didn't it?"

"Yes", answered Naoki. "It did. But we do have to hurry up. So now I'll explain to you what the transformation is. When the chosen one has found his or her strength, the chosen one will transform into an immortal, along with a few outfit and hair changes. It won't feel any different, I promise. Anyways, after the transformation the chosen one will be known as the Snake Fang. You, Kairi, have found your strength when training with your friends. Now is the time to transform."

"But what if I'm not ready?"

"You must now, because the world is suffering more and more every day. It is your duty, along with the Keyblade Master, to fight evil spirits and save the world. Hurry now, I haven't got all day."

"I have one more question to ask," said Kairi.

"What is it?"

"Are we on the top of Mount Olympus?"

"Yes. The reason it's all white is because of the light from all of the stars. When stars go out, Heaven grows weaker. When a star is born, Heaven will put good things on the earth. Now, Kairi, stand still as I recite the spell that will transform you. Don't be afraid."

"Okay", she said quietly.

This was all happening so fast. She was a little scared, but at least she would find Sora again. All of a calm humming burst from Naoki's mouth. It was like a million songbirds singing. Then she felt a power grow within herself.

It started from her heart and spread throughout her body like lightning. It felt somewhat good to her. The humming suddenly got louder and louder. Her eyes flooded with the light and she couldn't see Naoki anymore. Finally the humming stopped. Her eyes turned back to normal.

"Take a look at yourself!" said Naoki.

She handed her a mirror.

"I look so different!" yelled Kairi. "I love the dual swords!"

Her hair was still its normal red; it was just in a ponytail and down to her waist. Her swords were identical, each decorated like snakes with two protruding fangs at the end. She had a really long white scarf around her neck. She had long gloves and boots that were white. Her shirt was a white tube shirt and a skirt that was also white.

"You look beautiful!" said Naoki. "Now you must go home and search for the Keyblade Master and his companions."

"Sora!" Kairi butted in.

"Yes", said Naoki. "That's his name. Do you know him?"

"Yeah," she answered. "He's kinda… uh… my boyfriend."

"Excellent! You definitely will be the best Snake Fang ever."

"You mean there was a different Snake Fang before me?"

"Yes," replied Naoki. "But he was a traitor. He used his powers for evil. He even developed an unspeakable evil that required people to die. His monsters still roam the earth today. I believe they're called Heartless."

"What was his name?" asked Kairi.

"It was Ansem. Before he betrayed us he was a really nice guy. He used to be a king in a kingdom called Hollow Bastion. The people there really trusted him until he started locking them up. He locked them up for so long that they died and their hearts created terrible monsters called Heartless."

"I remember Sora telling me about Ansem when I met him at Hollow Bastion a few months ago," explained Kairi.

"Have you seen him as a Snake Fang?" asked Naoki.

"No I haven't."

Naoki pulled a tattered old piece of paper out of her robe pocket. It was a picture of Ansem when he was about a hundred years younger and maybe even charming.

"He was the only other one who wielded these swords," said Naoki.

She pointed to Kairi's swords.

"As you can see, they look like snakes. That represents you being a Snake Fang. These swords have no name, but you may give them a nickname. I also need to warn you not to tell anybody that you're a Snake Fang. It will blow your cover. Also, if you use your powers for evil, you will not have them anymore. You will also be converted to evil and have your eyes change the color yellow, turn older and have snow-white hair color, and you will love tormenting helpless people. In other words, you will become like Ansem is now. Another rule is that you may make one person immortal, so you can make someone immortal with you. You cannot make evil immortal, because then it will be unstoppable. You are working for good, not evil, got it?"

"Yes, I've got it", said Kairi.

"Okay," said Naoki. "Just one more thing before you go."

"Yes?"

"You will be feeling a little lightheaded over the next few days. You will be staying on your island, and when the time comes to leave, I will call out to you. Be prepared to say goodbye at any time."

"Okay."

She saw Naoki raise her arms and recite something. Then there was a flash of white light. She woke up seconds later on a cold and muddy stone floor. She was back in the small cave, along with all the drawings on the wall. She looked at herself.

"Wow! That really did happen! I can't wait to tell everybody! Oh wait…"

She paused for a second.

"Naoki said I couldn't tell anyone or I'd lose my powers. I wonder what would happen if someone figured out by themselves."

She got up and picked up her swords. Then she looked at herself again.

"I wonder if anyone will notice," she said to herself. "I'm sure everybody will."

She wiped herself off and crawled out of the cave opening. She squinted at the bright light that came from the sun. The spray from the ocean refreshed her face as the wind blew by. It was only about noon right then. She suddenly felt her stomach rumble. She realized that she hadn't eaten for about 2 days.

She went over to a huge coconut palm and started shaking it. Coconuts fell down and all of a sudden she was holding the tree above her head! She didn't even feel herself strain while she pulled the 100 pound tree out of the ground! She just stood there astonished. She had no idea she was that strong. She gently put the tree back on the ground.

"Wow! If I can lift that then I can lift anything! I just have to not create suspicion."

She picked up a coconut and cracked it in half. Easy. Then she drank the milk and picked out the pulp. It tasted sweet and good. Then she took the remaining shell and crushed it with one hand. Even easier.

Kairi ran towards her home. She wondered if Kukamai would recognize her. Only one way to find out. She ran faster, eager to see her beloved dog.

She was almost home when she saw Tidus and Selphie on the beach. They were sitting on the sand talking. Kairi went over to them. Tidus turned around and stared at her.

"Who are you?" he asked.

"It's me, Kairi. I just grew my hair out, changed my clothes, and found two really cool swords."

"Why'd you do that?" asked Selphie. "Did you not like the way you looked before or something?"

"Nah. I just wanted to freak people out, and it really works well! How's Wakka?"

"He's doin' ok," said Tidus. "Of course, he really hates your guts now. You really messed him up. He's in a body cast right now at the hospital. Anyways, where have you been over the last couple of months?"

"Months?" asked Kairi. "I've only been gone for a day or two."

"Wow," said Selphie. "Someone must've hit you in the head hard, because you're really acting crazy. You were gone for so long that even Sora's mom started to worry about you."

"I could've sworn I was only gone for a couple of days. I'll have to tell Naoki about this," she said to herself.

"Okaaaaaay", said Tidus. "You have definitely lost it. You are saying that you've only been gone for a few days, which you haven't, and now you have an imaginary friend named Naomi that you're talking to."

"Her name's Naoki!" shouted Kairi. "And I really have been gone for two days. I think you guys are the ones going crazy."

She ran away from them towards home. She was so confused about all of the things going on. When she got to her neighborhood she found Kukamai sleeping on the sidewalk. She poked her dog.

"Wake up, sleepyhead. It's me, Kairi."

Kukamai opened her eyes and turned her head towards Kairi. She immediately started growling.

"Relax, Kukamai. It's me, Kairi. I just look a little different."

"I know that," said Kukamai. "You smell the same. I was just freaking you out."

"You can talk!" yelled Kairi, astonished. "Say something else!"

Kukamai started panting and wagged her tail. She was back to her non-talking self again. Kairi felt dumbfounded.

"Maybe I'm just hallucinating," said Kairi. "Maybe it's an effect of my transformation. C'mon Kukamai. Let's go home."

She walked towards her home. Kukamai ran ahead of her and then out of sight.

"Hey, you look different!" said an unforgettable voice.

Kairi turned around. There was Riku again, still dressed in his dorky hula skirt…

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Well, this story is getting pretty weird, I know. But at least it's getting a little slower. And I guess that's good. Pwease revoo!