Unusually Small Note: The character Tifa in this chapter (and story) is based on my best friend, Kiramisu Inugami. Love you for the songfic and the addition to "Upside Down House": me, Kairi. I feel so happy. Continuing with the story. WARNING: SORA AND KAIRI MAY FIGHT IN THE NEXT CHAPTER.
YES, I AM EVIL.
BUT THEY'LL MAKE UP, I PROMISE!
Chapter Seven: Destination- Atlantica
Sora and Kairi walked in the marble halls, a bit nervous.
"Are you sure it's just to get our companions, Sora?"
"Stop worrying, Kairi. They're not going to kill you.'
"Sorry- it's just that I don't really know Donald and Goofy."
"They can be trusted- I swear this on my life."
She hated it when Sora said things like that.
The doors opened for them, and Sora and Kairi found themselves in the throne room, where King Mickey sat on his golden throne.
"Good to see you both. A twist to this mission- instead of two companions, you shall have four."
Sora and Kairi looked at each other, then returned their glances to King Mickey.
King Mickey stood up, revealing a small wand. He pointed the wand at a black door across him. The black door disappeared and a portal opened.
Donald and Goofy ran out, greeting Sora. Kairi smiled. Sora looked like a little kid when he was very happy.
The portal shimmered and Kairi was almost thrown to the floor by a young woman.
Tifa.
Tifa was screaming with joy, crushing Kairi in her hug. Tifa had been friends with Kairi since both of them could remember.
"O my god, o my god, Kairi!" screamed Tifa. Kairi tried to hug her back, but the pressure applied to Kairi did not let her.
Sora laughed as Kairi tried to breathe. It was a funny sight.
"Don't crush her, Tifa", said a male voice. Her other friend, Cloud.
Tifa laughed and let her go. Kairi slumped to the floor, gasping for air.
"God, Tifa, what did you do all these years? Work out or something?"
"Yup. I met Cloud a few years ago."
"Nice to see you again, Kairi", said Cloud, hugging her.
Sora felt an unexpected pang of jealousy, and on top of that had to restrain himself from physically hurting Cloud.
King Mickey smiled. "Now, after these hugs and greetings, go through the portal. You shall go to your next world." He pointed his wand once more to the portal and it turned silver.
They all passed, and the portal closed. King Mickey sat down, shaking their head. "I don't think they know what they're up against. How could he do this to them? And all for one girl…"
The six of them slid down a long channel, screaming like hell. Finally a bright light…
And they were in the waters of the sea.
"I- I don't believe this! We have tails!"
Indeed, everyone changed physical appearances. Cloud had a grey tail. Sora had a deep blue tail. Tifa had a black and gold tail and clam shirt. Kairi had a light blue tail and clam shirt. Donald had transformed into an octopus, Goofy into a turtle. Their weapons were tied on their back.
Sora just stared at Kairi. She was skinny, but not to the point she was skin and bones, and she was very pretty now. Blue looked very good on her.
He shook his head out of la- la land as he examined the others.
Kairi blushed as she glanced at Sora. He was tanned from his travels, and he had some pretty good abs.
"So- where do we go?"
"The king of Atlantica", said Goofy. Kairi seemed to trust Goofy more than Donald.
"Alright", said Cloud. "Let's go then."
The six swam to the castle, quickly learning how to swim with a tail. Finally two guards stopped them.
"Who are you?"
"King Triton has asked us to see him."
"What is the proof of this invitation?"
Sora unsheathed his keyblade. The guards nodded and let them pass.
They swam to his throne. Triton smiled at him- Sora was like a son to him.
"Hello, Sora, Donald, Goofy. So, these are your companions?"
"Yes, King Triton. May I introduce Tifa, Cloud and Kairi?"
"So this is Kairi? I've looked forward to seeing you."
Kairi smiled.
"Sora!"
Ariel came from across him, bringing a blond young merman with deep grey eyes and a deep blue tail.
"Hey, Ariel."
"Who are they?"
"This is Tifa, Cloud and Kairi."
"Oh- nice to meet you all. This is my brother, Perseus." Ariel liked Sora a lot, and was jealous of Kairi. She planned for Kairi to like Perseus, since her brother liked her. (Yes, this is the job or the hooded guy at work). Perseus smiled at Kairi, who blushed slightly.
"Well, enjoy your short stay, but be here in three hours. There's going to be a singing competition there. Kairi, Tifa, would you like to take part in it?"
Tifa shook her head. Kairi was silent, then spoke.
"I'll think about it." They bowed and left. They crossed to the coral reefs, then stopped there.
"Come on, Kairi! We know you sing good."
"No, Sora."
"Come on. I'll dance."
"Nah, I'll probably die of laughter."
"Fine, I won't dance. But please, Kairi! Please sing! Right her voice is awesome?"
"Yeah." Tifa and Cloud nodded. Tifa swam to Kairi and pleaded silently with her.
Kairi shook her head.
Tifa then changed to the threatening look. Still Kairi shook her head.
Tifa then did the puppy eyes. Kairi had to give in.
"Fine. I'll sing."
Tifa all whooped and hugged her. Cloud and Sora looked with wide eyes. Kairi understood their looks.
"Ah, the secret language of girls." Tifa laughed and led Kairi to the sign up, leaving Cloud and Sora alone. Goofy and Donald had gone to see the reef for a moment.
Cloud turned to Sora. "You like Kairi, don't you?"
Sora blushed. "Is it really that obvious?"
Cloud laughed. "Yeah. The way you look at her, the way you joke with her. She's a special person, Sora." They turned to see and Kairi conversing for a minute, a tinge of pink on Kairi's cheek. "She's a bit sensitive, but she holds more than her own. Take care of her, Sora. Or feel my wrath. Anyone who hurts a friend of mine will face the consequences."
"I say the same, Cloud. Hey, you like Tifa?"
"SHUT UP!"
Tifa punched the air. "Yes! Kairi finally signed up!"
"Yeah, but that was because you know I can't stand puppy eyes."
"Yeah- your one weakness. But there is one more weakness I note in you."
Kairi stopped swimming and turned to face her.
"What do you mean, Tifa?"
"You like him, don't you?"
"Who?"
"You know perfectly well, Kai. I've known you forever. You like him, right?"
Kairi blushed violently. "Yeah," she said softly.
Tifa laughed.
Kairi smiled, a pink hue on her cheeks.
"You like Cloud?"
Tifa immediately stopped laughing, getting a bit pissed off.
Kairi smiled and swam in cartwheels.
"You like him, you like him-"
"Shut up!"
Tifa started to chase Kairi. She swam to the only place she knew she would survive Tifa's wrath- Cloud.
"COME BACK HERE, KAI! I SWEAR I'LL KILL YOU!"
Kairi swam behind Cloud for protection, trying to ignore Sora's laughs.
He raised an eyebrow. "What now?"
"Kai- Kai called me an idiot!"
"No, I didn't. I just told her-"
"Shut up! You better not tell, Kai."
"Kai?" Sora raised his eyebrow and crossed his arms across his chest, looking at them.
"It was a nickname we used for Kairi," explained Cloud.
"Yeah, besides redhead," muttered Tifa.
"Tifa," said Kairi, still hiding behind Cloud, "I have the perfect nickname for you."
Tifa brightened. "What?"
"Lover girl."
Tifa exploded.
"That's it! Kairi, come here!"
"What do I look like, a dog?"
"No- "
"Tifa," said Cloud, holding her buy the arms. Breathe in, breathe out."
Tifa looked at Kairi.
"Your secret language again?" asked Sora.
Kairi smiled at Tifa.
(The following lettering consists of the feelings that are transmitted between Tifa and Kairi).
Tifa: Kairi, did you plan this?
Kairi: Yes.
Tifa: Be prepared for revenge, Kai.
A sound rang out. "All contestants please line up!"
The six went to the line and Kairi swam to the line. Sora smiled at Kairi, squeezing her shoulder in encouragement.
"Good luck, Kairi."
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