Here we go again! I'm making this one super special, because 8 is my favorite number. Well, a got a batch of cookies for BlackDragonofdarknessflames, and moon eclipse shadows
I appreciate your reviews. And I hope that others who read this will enjoy it! Any who, Chapter 8!
Selena stared out the window. Donald, Goofy, and Sora were having another burping contest. Sighing, Selena chose to ignore them. Her thoughts turned to the dream that they had shared. Merlin might understand it. Though, she wouldn't tell anyone else. It was there little secret.
She felt a hand on her shoulder. Sora smiled down at her.
"Hey, we're going to have a contest, wanna join?"
She stared at him blankly. "I think not. Girls aren't in to who can burp the loudest."
"Oh, no. Not burping, silly faces." He grinned. "Please say yes!"
"Why not?" She shrugged, and walked over to others. They all sat in a circle. Donald bent his beak down, stuck out his tongue, and hissed like a snake. Goofy took his fingers, and pulled his mouth in an awkward expression, and crossed his eyes. Sora put on the biggest, creepiest smile Selena had ever seen. Selena smiled, crossed her eyes, and wiggled her eyebrows. They all burst out laughing.
How odd…Back at home, I probably wouldn't have done all this. She thought, with a smile.
Sora gave her a grin. "The next stop is Olympus." He announced.
"Cool… Do you think Megan will be there?"
"For sure! Maybe even Corey, Seth, and Riku!"
"And the king!" Donald added. "I wonder what this world will be like…"
Megan frowned. Pat and Izzy weren't much to work with. However, she had Sora thinking that she was on his side. That was something.
"Alright, Patrick and Izzy, you two will take Selena away from Sora. Then, we'll kill him."
"Excuse me, but haven't we tried this before?" Pat asked.
"Yes, we have. But this time, we'll take them by surprise. It's the last thing that they will expect." She tightened her fist.
"That loser stole away one of our own! He took my sister, and your cousin! He must die!" Megan let the dark feelings she felt overpower her.
"Let's go!"
Selena sighed, as Sora came stumbling over. He was worn out, and looked like he had been fighting for thirty years. Donald and Goofy didn't look too good either.
"Here." She said, giving them something to drink. Sora nodded gratefully, and took it. Donald snatched it away.
"Thank you." Goofy said smiling.
"You're welcome. Hey Sora, while you guys get rid of the heartless, and win the tournament, I'm going to look for Megan."
"Okay, be careful." He said, smiling as she left.
He wished that she would stay, and watch the fight. He was still uneasy about her trust in Megan. Plus, He wouldn't mind having the chance to show off.
Oh well…I'll still have the trophy to show her. He thought, wiping the sweat off his forehead.
Selena groaned at the staggering amount of heartless. She had already killed a whole bunch. Why weren't they in the tournament? She could feel her powers draining. Magic took a great deal of energy, and Selena didn't have much left.
Suddenly, a small shadow heartless jumped on a bandit. Selena stared in confusion, as it ripped out the bandit's heart, therefore destroying it. Running up to her, it tossed her a potion. She drank it, without hesitation.
Once all the other heartless were gone, the little shadow jumped up on her shoulder.
"Can I help you?" She asked. It sat there, and blinked at her, as if it belonged right there.
"You're a strange heartless. Do you intend to stay there?" It blinked.
"Okay then, but you need a name."
"Selena!" Megan's voice came. She whirled around to face her.
"I've been looking all over for you! Sora sent me for you! There's big trouble, he asked me to get you out of here. C'mon!" She said, creating a dark portal.
Selena looked at the coliseum with worry.
The shadow hissed at Megan. "Liar!" Its voice sounded like a whisper, only louder. It crouched on Selena's shoulders.
"No, wait!" She said, before it could attack. "Please, don't hurt her. Let's go help Sora!" The shadow nodded reluctantly.
"But he told me to get you away from here!"
"So? I'm going to help him."
"Look, if you love him that much, then you'll do what he wants. And he wants you to leave, now!"
"I beg your pardon?" Selena said with shock.
"You heard me! Don't deny that you love him!" Megan's anger was growing steadily. Selena was at a loss.
"Megan…where's Pat and Izzy?"
"Wha…What are you talking about?"
"I can't believe you!" Selena screamed. "You lied to me!"
"But…you'd do whatever he asked, without question." She tried to justify herself.
"No, I wouldn't! I trusted you, and you lied!"
"Selena…"
"Get out of my sight." Selena said, turning away. "Go, I don't have time for you, and your lies." She said, running off towards the coliseum.
When Selena reached the arena, the fight was already over. Cloud was sitting on the stone steps, moping. She sat down next to him.
"You okay?"
"Yeah…" He got up and started to leave.
"What were you trying to do?" Sora asked.
Cloud sighed, and turned to face him. "Hades told me that if I got rid of Hercules, then he would help me find my light."
"I'm searching too."
"Don't ever lose sight of it." He said, walking towards the exit. Suddenly he stopped.
"Hey Selena, right?" She nodded.
"Don't give up on your family." Selena watched him go, too surprised to speak.
"So, she lied to you?" Sora asked.
"In short, yes…"
"I'm sorry."
"Me too."
The two were sharing another dream. They still met on the sea wall, but Selena looked normal now. Sora's eyes however, were still bright blue.
"Umm… Sora?" She asked, shifting uncomfortably.
"Yes?"
"While I was looking for Megan, I met up with this heartless. It has a mind of its own, and fought right along side me! He talks too! Pleeeeeeeease, can I keep him?" She asked, giving him her best smile.
"After what happened with Megan?"
"That means I need a bodyguard for when I'm alone. He's small, sweet, and really great!"
"But what makes you so sure?"
"Sora, please don't. I realize that I was wrong with Megan."
"Exactly."
"Hey! You said you trusted me! What happened to that! Is it gone, just because I made a mistake?"
"No! I just…I just wanna make sure, that's all. Look, when we wake up, I'll take a look at it. Then I'll let you know what I think. Deal?"
"Deal!"
"You have failed me for the last time!" Maleficent yelled.
"Please, we can do better!" Megan pleaded.
"No! You have failed!" The tall woman said, throwing the three into the small dungeon room.
"Have you guys ever thought that we were on the wrong side?" Megan asked, after Maleficent had left.
"Yeah…" Pat murmured. "But I wanted more power… Maybe, I had more power before this mess started…"
"Maybe…" Izzy started. "Maybe Sora won't make me happy… Or falling in love…"
"And maybe an adventure isn't all that…Not when you lose what's most important to you…" Megan added bitterly, at the thought of how Selena had left her hurt.
"You know? Here's how I see it…More power isn't the answer. Because it's how you use it that makes you happy." Pat said, sighing. "Too bad it took me this long to figure it out…"
"And Falling in love doesn't make you happy either. I should wait for true love…" Izzy muttered.
"Guess it's my turn…What good is an adventure if you lose the people that matter the most to you? Well it isn't. And I hurt Selena and myself in the process." She said tears of regret swelling in her eyes.
"Hey… We'll get out of this place, and get this mess straightened out." Pat encouraged.
"Yeah…" Izzy added.
"Oh thank you Sora! You won't regret this!" Selena said, giving him a quick hug.
"You're…Welcome?"
She laughed, as the little shadow took up his position on her shoulder.
"Now…For a name…" she said looking at him.
"How about Blackie? Or Mid-night?" Sora suggested.
"Bug or squash?" Donald said, as he disliked the small creature.
"Nah… I know! Blade. That's his name." Selena announced proudly.
"Cool! I like it. We're almost to Traverse Town!" Sora said with a smile.
"Gosh, don't you think he might get lost? He looks a lot like the other heartless." Goofy said looking at Blade.
"You're right. We need something to distinguish him from other heartless. But what?"
"A collar, with a leash?"
"Donald! Stop it! A collar is good idea. The leash however is a bad one, and you know it." Selena said, searching for something that work for a collar. She found some white clothe, and managed to turn it into a collar. She slipped it over his head. It was a little loose, but it wouldn't slip off.
Satisfied, Selena began to play with his antennas. Blade didn't seem too interested in that and went about exploring the Gummie Ship.
Selena sighed. Soon she would be with her old friends. When she had left, she had expected to bring back Megan, Corey, or Seth with her. Megan no longer cared about her family. And she had no idea where Corey or Seth were. They could be home, playing Halo, while the two sisters duked it out. They couldn't imagine how lonely she felt. Even with Sora, Donald, and Goofy, Selena still felt alone.
Why did it have to be her? Why was she the only one who stuck with the light? Why did fate choose her? She had tried to bring her sister to light. But I can't she thought bitterly. Megan has chosen her path. I can't change her mind; she has to learn the hard way. She thought looking out the window.
"Two munny for your thoughts." She jumped, and realized that Sora had been sitting there the whole time.
"Oh, I wasn't thinking about anything." She said.
"You're a really bad liar. I can tell something's on your mind. What's up?" He asked his blue eyes filled with concern. Selena wanted to tell him, but she was used to her own little box. No one went in other than her. She was still uncomfortable sharing how she felt with anyone.
"I was just wondering how everybody's doing. I have a feeling, Aerith, and Yuffie will take me shopping." She laughed.
Sora smiled. "I just wanted to make sure that you were okay. We'll be there in ten minutes."
Selena was having the time of her life. As she had predicted, the girls had talked her into shopping with them. They were having a lot of fun, and they really liked Blade.
"Okay Selena, fess up!" Yuffie said, nudging her.
"About what?" She asked.
"Oi. You're just as clueless as Sora." She laughed.
"She wants to know if you like him." Aerith supplied.
"Who, Sora?" She asked. They nodded.
"Why does everybody assume that?"
"Someone else thought that too?" Yuffie asked.
"Yeah…"
"Who?" Aerith asked.
"…It doesn't matter…"
Aerith seemed to understand, and left it alone. Yuffie however, just had to know.
"Aw, c'mon. Tell me."
"No."
"You sound like Leon. Please."
"No."
"Then, you like Leon?"
"No!"
"Then tell me!"
"Fine! It was my sister!" Selena screamed, annoyed by the questions.
"You found your sister? That's great!" Yuffie said.
"No it's not! She's working for the darkness! She tried to kill me, and Sora! I…I just can't do it anymore…" She whispered, as she slumped down a wall.
"I'm sorry…" Yuffie said, looking at Aerith for help.
"Selena…I'm sure we can help your sister."
"No…She's made her choice. But I feel so…"
"Alone?" Aerith finished.
"Yeah…" Selena whispered. There was a silence. Yuffie and Aerith sat down next to her, though neither knew what to say. Blade sat there, as if he was waiting for them to do something.
"I better get going. I need to talk to Merlin." Selena murmured, getting up.
"Kay, see you latter?" Yuffie asked, concerned.
"Yeah, bye. C'mon Blade." She said walking towards the third district.
"Sora, you need to talk to Selena!" Yuffie said, running up. Sora, Donald, and Goofy had been getting a few spare things for Leon, when the girls had run up.
"Why is she hurt?" He asked, as they caught there breath.
"Yes, but not in the way you think." Aerith said. "She's upset about her sister."
"Sora, why didn't you talk to her? It'll tear her apart if she doesn't get it out!" Yuffie added.
"I asked her, but she said that she was fine. And she seemed fine, so I left it that." Sora said, trying to defend himself.
"Well go talk to her!" Yuffie said, chasing him down the street.
"I'm going!"
"Hmm… This is a special bond that I haven't heard of in ages." Merlin said with interest. "Have you tried sharing memories?"
"No sir. Why? Is that possible?"
"Of course it is! But if you and Sora can share memories in your dreams, then it's possible that you could even wield the keyblade for a small amount of time! But enough about that. You look down." Merlin said, looking at her with worry.
"I'll be okay. Just tired, the Gummie ship ride was pretty long…"
"I see…Perhaps you need to talk to Sora. He's wandering around in the second district."
"Okay…See you latter Merlin." She waved as she left the wizard's house.
True to Merlin's prediction, Selena found Sora wandering around aimlessly. Donald and Goofy were no where to be found.
"Hey Sora." He looked up at the sound of her voice.
"Hey, we need to talk."
"About what?"
"Yuffie and Aerith said that you were upset about Megan. I just wanna make sure you're okay."
"I'm fine…" She said. Sora nodded, and started to walk away. Oh how she wanted to speak, but she couldn't. It was as if something held her mouth shut. Then she got it. It was fear. Fear that he wouldn't understand. Fear that her concerns would be ignored. I can't let my fear stop me now.
"Sora?" He turned around.
"Yes?"
"I'm not okay…" She managed. "I'm not okay." She said, as the tears fell down her cheek.
"Selena?" He asked surprised at her sudden change. "Hey, it's okay." He said, trying to comfort her. They sat against the wall.
"Now what's bothering you?"
"I'm scared. Megan, Pat, and Izzy, all turned to the darkness. What if Corey and Seth did too? What does that leave me with? Divided loyalty, that's what. I'm not even sure I could handle it… What am I going to do? I…I don't know what I want…I wish that I wasn't the one who had to do this… I feel…"
"Alone…Yeah, me too. I miss Riku and Kairi. I wonder if they're on the wrong side too. Although, it's to a lesser degree. Look, you aren't alone. I swear I won't leave you, for darkness. Kay?"
She nodded. "Sorry…"
"Don't be. I was getting kinda worried about you. Glad that you're going to be okay. If you need to talk, I'm here." He said with a small smile.
"Well, I'm going to bed." Selena said, out of energy.
"Goodnight."
"It's time to move out." Seth said.
"Agreed. This thing's about to get out of hand." Riku nodded. They both turned to leave, but Corey loomed in the doorway.
"Where do you think you're going?" He asked.
"Corey, this is madness! I won't go along with it." Seth said, shaking his head.
"Yes you will, unless you don't care about Megan, Pat, and Izzy." He said gesturing towards the door to Riku's left.
"You wouldn't do anything to them." Seth said, boldly.
Corey laughed. "Wouldn't I? Just watch!" They stood next to the window, as Corey used magic to catch the straw that they used for a bed on fire.
Seth stared in horror. Izzy screamed, as it caught her arm, and burnt her.
"Stop!" He screamed. "I'll do it." He hung his head in shame, and defeat.
"Good…Here's the plan…"
Yay! I never thought I'd get to chapter 8. Streamers for everybody! This one was a little longer than usual. And a little more moody. Sorry about that. Mood swings stink. Who do you like the best? Corey, Seth, Selena, Megan, Pat, or Izzy.Anywho, hope that you liked it! If you do, review. I'll give cookies!