Hey guys!
I just wanted to thank those of you who commented on my story! It means a lot to me, and it really motivates me to write more! And believe it or not, your feedback and suggestions actually DO have some input about what's going to happen in the story. (Example: This story was originally going to be a Naminé/Riku story, but it's probably going to turn out to be a Naminé/Roxas story or a "Naxas" as Blackwing Angel puts it)

On another note, I've also redone most of chapter 2, do to the truth and realization of that it really was lacking and cheesy :-D Well, I guess you want to get on with the story, so please enjoy! I hope you guys continue to R&R!

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters used in this story. They have been created and are rightfully owned by the makers of Kingdom Hearts :D

Chapter 5 – Recovery and Realization

Sora rowed the boat he and Kairi were in towards the island his house was on.

"This is so romantic," Sora thought to himself, "You were right Roxas! Everything did turn out to be okay in the end!"

Sora waited for Roxas' 'I told you so' or another witty reply. But there was no answer.

"Hmm… That's odd," Sora thought out loud as he continued to paddle the boat.

"What's odd Sora?" Kairi said, looking at him with worry.

"Well," Sora started, "You may think I'm crazy, but I usually have conversations with Roxas in my head! And I usually hear his voice every five seconds!"

"Really!" Kairi exclaimed, "That happens between me and Naminé all the time! But ever since we woke up on the beach…"

"There hasn't been any voice!" Sora said, jumping up in the boat.

"Sora!" Kairi yelled, pulling Sora back into a sitting position, "Everyone knows that you aren't supposed to stand up in a boat!"

"Sorry Kairi!" Sora laughed, picking up the paddles and paddling once more, "But I haven't heard Roxas' voice for a while! I'm getting worried!"

Kairi nodded and looked down at her feet.

"You're right," she said quietly, "I'm worried about Naminé right now too."

"Well, we're almost at the shore!" Sora said, jumping out of the boat and pulling it up onto the shore, "Let's just go have some dinner, and talk about all of this later."

"Okay!" Kairi said cheerfully as she jumped out of the boat, "I hope your mom didn't make meat loaf for dinner…"

Roxas ran through Twilight Town and towards the old mansion. He couldn't find any of his friends anywhere, and when he was there before, Naminé was the only one that was able to see him. He ran up the hill and used his keyblade to open the large, black gates. He then ran into the mansion. He defeated several nobodies and made his way to the white room. There he found Naminé sprawled out on the floor.

"Naminé!" Roxas yelled over and over again, "Naminé!"

"Roxas!" yelled Naminé's voice.

"What?" Roxas said in a confused tone.

Suddenly Roxas' world became white, and he found Naminé peering over him. He was lying on a bed, and he wasn't in the mansion anymore.

"What-?" Roxas said sitting up abruptly, "Where am I?"

"You're in my house," Riku said, walking into the room, "In my room to be precise."

Riku's room was very simple. It had a bed, a small chest in the corner, a wooden wardrobe, and a wooden desk and chair.

"How'd I get here?" Roxas asked.

"You were drowning in the ocean," Riku said, sitting down on the wooden chair.

"Remember?" Naminé giggled.

Roxas thought for a minute before lying back down on the bed.

"Oh man, I remember now!" Roxas said putting his hand on his forehead, "That was the scariest moment ever! All because I was afraid of losing you Naminé."

"Aw! That's so sweet Roxas!" Naminé said, giving him a small hug.

Riku suddenly went serious on them and ruined the moment.

"We should let Roxas rest up, Naminé" he said, grabbing Naminé by the arm, "My parents both know you two are here. The bathroom is down the hall if you feel like taking a bath. We'll be outside if you need us."

"Uh…Okay!" Roxas said, jumping up of the bed.

"We'll see you once you're cleaned up!" Naminé called as Riku pulled her out of his room.

"Of course you will," Roxas said to himself while smiling, "I wouldn't miss seeing Naminé for the world."