Chapter 3
Angel of Heartless
By egyptionkitty
Miku: YAY! Chapter three!
Sora: Whoop de doo…
Riku: Pshh, like I care! I'm the freaking PHANTOM!
Miku: A very hot one, mind you.
Sora: Hey! Riku and Miku rhyme! WOW!
Miku and Riku: (sweatdrop) He can't be THAT stupid…
Sora: What? Hmph, at least Kairi ditches you for me!
Riku: Why you little (BEEP)!
Miku: double sweatdrop Well, onto the chapter! And thank you sooooo much for all the reviews! Mucho MUCHOS gracias! (Blame Spanish class, not me)
Kairi: Don't you want to tell them all something?
Miku: No… OH YEAH! I'm in this weird obsession of mangas, so I wanted to START one, even though I will fail miserably, but if anybody knows what kind of software is used to design etc, could you PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell me? I know it will be expensive, but I would love you for it!
Kairi: R&R!
Riku: (sobs) Kairi I love you!
Everyone: 0.0
Miku: Ok…. While Riku is having an emotional breakdown, lets get to the fic! R&R!
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Kairi was sleeping soundly in her bed, dreaming of the next day's performance. After all, Sora was finally going to be able to come! It was a once in a lifetime chance for Kairi, because she hadn't seen her childhood friend since the event of Ansem and the Heartless. Little did Kairi know that her teacher was watching her sleep soundly in her bed, as quiet as the darkness of the night. The phantom's long silvery hair fell upon his face, covering his mask. Looking down, he saw Kairi sleeping serenely, a slight smile upon her face, and her rosy read cheeks redder then ever.
The phantom felt as if he was drawn to her, as he craftily and silently jumped down from the roof supports. As if he were the shadows himself, he landed nimbly beside Kairi's bed, so close that he could see her eyelashes touch her skin. The phantom went down on his knees, and he put one hand upon Kairi's face. The young woman flinched at his icy touch, but continued in her dreamy slumber. Slowly but steadily, the phantom's lips started to inch toward Kairi's face.
Soon enough, his lips landed on its mark; Kairi's lips. The instant his cold lips landed on her red and rosy ones, there was a sudden knock at the door, and Kairi opened her dazzling blue eyes. She could feel the phantom's hands upon her face, but when she opened her eyes, she only caught a glimpse of her teacher's silvery hair until he mysteriously disappeared, as if he had gone through the floor.
The door creaked open, and Aerieth stepped in. Kairi abruptly got up from her bed. Still wondering if she had just been imagining her phantom, she looked around the room in hopes of catching another glimpse of him. Of course, the phantom hid himself well, and she failed to see him. Kairi looked mystified up at the roof supports as she smiled to herself. The phantom looked down at her as Aerieth began speaking to her about her apparel for the play, which was today. Although Kairi was still listening, she looked dreamily out the door.
"Kairi!" Aerieth said sternly, as Kairi quickly adverted her eyes to Aerieth, "I know you are daydreaming about Sora… in fact, he is already here."
Kairi gasped as she asked trembling, "M-may I see him before the play? Oh please, Aerieth, may I?"
Aerieth shook her head as she said softly, "I'm not sure, but we'll see. But, you are more then welcome to see him after the play. Perhaps he will even ask you to dinner… but until then, I ask you to concentrate. If you fail, you will ruin the play! So please, forget about Sora… at least until the end of the play."
Kairi's features softened as she said dreamily, "I could never forget about him Aerieth… but I will try to concentrate. I will promise that I'll try my best."
Aerieth smiled as she handed Kairi a richly decorated dress and said, "I'm sure you will dear. You'll make us all proud of you tonight."
Smiling contently, Kairi took the dress and watched Aerieth leave. Then she turned around and started to undress.
The phantom was still above her, as he watched with a powerful want. The more he watched her, the more he wanted to love her. Then he remembered Sora, and suddenly, his loving feelings turned to envy and detest. Unaware of her Angel, Kairi continued to dress, shaking from excitement at the prospect of seeing Sora again.
o o o o o
Leon and Cid were watching the girls practicing, and keeping an eye out for the phantom, just in case he had any intentions of crashing the play. Kairi was performing perfectly, partially because of the fact the in her mind, the phantom was guiding her and singing with her. Sora, the person Kairi wanted to see the most, stood with Aerieth and greeting everyone. When Kairi saw him, her heart skipped a beat. All of a sudden, she started to sing louder, and better than before. Sora turned around, and smiled the grin Kairi had learned to love. The young woman had the urge to jump off the stage and into his arms, but knew that as long as the phantom was with her, she could do no such thing… and the phantom was always with her.
Sora walked up and greeted Leon and Cid, as he turned and waved to Kairi. It warmed her heart, but she couldn't do a thing. Suddenly, she felt a surge of anger in her mind and heart that was not her own. Puzzled, Kairi continued to sing, better then Selphie could ever sing. Suddenly, after many hours of preparation and hard work, it was time of the play, and Kairi was singing her solo.
'Think of me,
Think of me fondly,
When we've said goodbye,
Remember me once in a while-
Please promise me you'll try"
Sora watched her intently, and she could feel her heart flutter. Once again, a surge of anger occurred, but she ignored it and continued.
When the end had finally come, all of the cast members came out and bowed, and each one got a round of applause. But Kairi's was the loudest. And Sora was clapping the loudest the loudest.
Bravo, the voice in her head said. Kairi smiled even wider, proud that her Angel happy with her.
Kairi went backstage to change, and she finally returned to her room, where she was lying there in the candlelight.
"Angel…" Kairi said aloud, thinking about that night's performance. It had been the greatest day since the heartless had destroyed the island, and for once, Kairi was truly happy.
Suddenly there was a knock at the door, and abruptly, Kairi got up and opened it. There, Sora was standing with a bouquet of flowers. Kairi could barely contain herself as she flung her arms around him and squealed. Sora laughed and said, "It's been so long, Kairi."
"Yes," Kairi replied, nodding in agreement. Once more, Sora embraced Kairi. Tears started forming at her eyes and she sniffled, "I've missed you so much…"
"There isn't a day I haven't thought of you," Sora replied, kissing her nose fondly Kairi blushed as he parted from the embrace. Once again, Kairi felt the surge of anger again, but this one stronger than the previous ones.
"Kairi… we have so much to catch up on… how would you like to go out for dinner… just the two of us… we'll have a great time."
Kairi smiled wider than ever, and her eyes lit up. But then, she remembered her angel watching over her.
"I-I can't…" Kairi said sadly, as she started to play with her hair.
Sora laughed and said, "Why not? You sang beautifully today, and I would like to treat your hard work with dinner. You can't really refuse... after all," Sora said softly as he came closer to her, "it's been a long time."
Kairi turned away, and before she could say anything, Sora added, "Meet me in front of the academy in ten minutes. There is nothing preventing you, is there?"
"My Angel…" Kairi whispered, turning to face Sora again.
"Of course you have an angel to sing as beautifully as you did tonight…" Sora said, praising her, but then Kairi cut in, "No! My Angel of Heart! He is always with me… and I cannot leave here. I would love to go with you Sora… but I can't…"
Kairi felt a different surge of feeling this time… satisfaction. Although Kairi was miserable that she couldn't go with him, how could she feel satisfaction?
Sora laughed as he gave her a quick kiss on the lips. "I will see you in ten minutes, Kairi,"
Kairi didn't reply as she watched her friend leave, a feeling of dread settling at the pit of her stomach.
Suddenly, Kairi's Angel's voice thundered in her head, anger and resentment obvious.
Insolent boy!
This slave of fashion!
Basking in your glory!
Kairi began trembling as she listened to her Angel's words of anger.
Ignorant fool!
This brave young suitor,
Sharing in my triumph!
Kairi was truly afraid of her teacher's anger, but she quietly sang back to him.
"Angel, I hear you,
You speak, I listen,
Stay by my side… guide me…
Angel, my soul was weak, forgive me,
Enter at last… master!"
Flattering child, you shall know me, Kairi's teacher whispered lovingly,
See why in darkness I hide…Look at you face in the mirror!
I am there, inside!
Kairi waked toward her mirror and looked inside. There, she saw her teacher and Angel clearly for the first time. There stood a man with a spitting image of Riku, but wearing black clothes and a cape, and a strange black mask covering the right side of his face.
"Riku…?" Kairi whispered, amazed, but frightened, "Is it really you?"
"Angel of Heart,
Guide, and guardian!
Grant me your glory!
Angel of Heart,
Hide no longer!
Come to me strange angel!"
Sora, who had been standing outside the academy for quite awhile, ran to Kairi's room, only to find to door locked. Sora pounded on the door, crying, "Kairi! Kairi!"
I am your angel… Come to your Angel of Heart!Kairi stared into the mirror, entranced. Riku stared at Kairi seductively and he held out his hand. Still entranced, and hardly daring to believe it, Kairi took his hand, and the phantom whisked her away… down to the bowels of the academy, with Sora desperately trying to get inside her room…
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Miku: End of Chapter 3!
Riku: YOU MADE ME A FREAKING PERVERT IN THIS CHAPTER!
Sora: (rolls on floor laughing) AHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Riku: At least I stole Kairi from you
Sora: (stops laughing)
Kairi: (giggles)
Miku: They're all idiots… anyways, I hope you liked the chapter, and uh, yeah. Review please! And if you are anonymous, please leave your email so I can thank you properly! So… THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR READING AND I HOPE YOU LIKED IT!
Riku: But I'm a freaking perv!
Everyone: SHUT UP ALREADY!
Kairi: Don't forget to review! And answer Miku's question if you know the answer!
Sora: And Miku and Riku rhyme!
Everyone: (sweatdrop)
Miku: Thanks and review!
Sora: What did I say?