Chapter Three: A Package and Some Chit- Chat
Kairi tore away the old paper.
A bundle of clothes and a letter.
Kairi raised the clothes to see them better. There was a white shirt, stopping at the shoulders, and a pair of black pants that stopped in the middle of knee and ankle. She smiled- she liked it. Now time for her letter.
It was a white piece of folded paper, closed with a small red seal. Kairi held her breath and opened it. The letter contained a beautiful scent of roses. Kairi inhaled. This was Mother.
"My dear, I will be long gone when you read this letter. I can see you now- a beautiful young lady in search of adventures. If your aunt were here she would be horrified to see you in pants. I should know.
"These were made just for you. I knew about the prophecy, my darling. I was the one that helped make it. I am so sorry. I just could not bring myself to tell you the truth of your future. And you were not of age to know of this information. I know you would find out on your own, my smart girl.
"About the prophecy- King Mickey had started it. Sora's father was there, and so was I. Only three people witnessed and signed a prophecy that night.
"One more word, my dear Kairi. About Axel. Please forgive your aunt. In her hurry to find a husband for you (yes, at 3 years old, my dear Kairi- she was that obsessed) she turned to an evil person. Beware of Axel, my dear, no matter how many temptations he plants along the way. King Mickey had placed a spell on him- he shall not be able to kill anyone.
"My dear Kairi, know that I love you very much. Your father and I are very proud of you.
Your Loving Mother".
Kairi wiped her tear- she had not realized she had been crying.
Her mother and Sora's father had helped with the prophecy. And King Mickey had started it.
She had heard of King Mickey, but had never met him in person. She had just met Queen Minnie and the reigning Princesses once, when she received her keyblade.
A neigh. Kairi jumped.
"Who is it?"
"Sora. Can I come in?"
Her heart thumped a bit faster.
"Yes- come in."
Sora entered, bearing a covered plate of food.
"Here. Thought you'd be hungry."
"Thanks Sora. Place it on the table."
He did so, and then sat down next to her.
"Sora, did you know the prophecy was opened by King Mickey?"
Sora raised his eyebrows. "No."
"Your father and my mother both opened and sealed the prophecy. And they're dead because the evil one's didn't want the prophecy to happen. So…"
"My father was there?"
His eyes squinted in suspicion. "How do you know this?"
"My mother wrote a letter telling me everything about the prophecy. I just finished reading it right now."
Sora smiled. "Along with a goody bag."
They both laughed.
"Not really- just something my mother wanted me to wear."
"The day we leave? May I?"
"You may not." She got her new clothes and placed them inside her bag, then sat down again.
Silence reigned in the tent for a few moments. The only other sound was breathing from the two and the soft knickers of Kairi's horse.
"That's your horse?'
"Yeah. His name is Black."
"What breed?"
"Arabian. He was recently captured and was wild. He still is, but only when he decides to. He saw me and from there…"
Sora nodded. Just like when I saw you, Kairi.
"I have a stallion too. Ivory's his name. Ive for short. He's completely white. He's an Anglo- Arabian though. I suppose he's a bit bigger than your Black."
"I suppose- but we must race."
Sora laughed. "Yeah, we have to. Someday."
"Kairi!"
Mulan peeked inside the tent. "Come on, lovebirds, time for bed. Training's at dawn tomorrow." She smiled as she saw the blush creeping into Sora and Kairi's faces. Sora got up to leave and stooped at the tent door.
"See you tomorrow?"
Kairi smiled. "At dawn."
He smiled too, and then left, his heart thumping like a jackhammer.
Mulan smiled at Kairi through the tent door.
"You like him, don't you?"
Kairi nodded, them smiled an evil smile.
"You like Shang, don't you?"
Mulan blushed, then muttered, "You're not supposed to know that."
Kairi laughed. "It is so obvious…"
Mulan smiled, then retired to her own tent.
Kairi changed and fell on her mat. She fell asleep a few minutes later.
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