Hello everybody, fifth chapter is up. I just finished my huge history project, so I figured I'd write this as a lil present to myself. So, I know that this is a lil later than hoped, cause I didn't finish the chapter before I went away for the weekend (Hehe, sorry, mind block). Heh-hem, anyway, on with the disclaimer and such things.
I do not own Kingdom Hearts or its characters. They belong to Square Enix and Disney.
Chapter 5: Problems"I can't believe I wasted all that time just…just… sitting there. I could have been going to see her. I…I…"
Gravity-defying chocolate hair rustled as the rough wind brushed by it. Gliding through the air at a speed never before achieved, Sora raced towards the entrance to the second district of Traverse Town. (I haven't played in awhile so feel free to correct me if I get the districts or something messed up)
Grasping the mammoth door handles and pulling the door open with ease, the fifteen-year old continued to glide on through straight towards his destination: The hotel.
"I have to speak to Leon. Everybody else there can only help, right?"
Finally landing on his two large feet at the foot of the hotel, Sora entered the lobby and began sprinting down the halls. Almost running straight through the door of peeling green paint, Sora burst into the Green Room, knocking Yuffie off her feet and squarely onto her back.
"Where's the fire?" Yuffie began grumbling to herself in annoyance as she patted her sore bottom while slowly standing up.
"Where's Leon?" Sora rushed out, out of breath. "Oh, sorry Yuffie."
Aerith stepped forward as the younger girl made a small humph noise. "He's out training. What's the matter Sora?"
"I just… need to talk to him. What about Cloud? Cid?"
"Ooooh, boy stuff, hmm?" Yuffie teased attempting to get Sora back for knocking her over.
"I'm sorry Sora, but Cloud went back to the Coliseum yesterday to sort out some things. Cid should be at the Accessory Shop, though. Really, whatever it is, please don't hesitate to talk to us." Aerith's voice was quiet, yet strong and hopeful.
Yuffie decided to join in too. "Yeah, you know us giiirls are the best people to talk to about all your problems. Come on, what's up?"
"I… well, I need to know how I can get back to Destiny Islands so that I can see…uh, well… Kairi." Sora blushed slightly as he bit back what he really wanted to ask, and let out a small discussion topic instead. They took the bait.
"Awww, well, Cid can take care of the gummi ship enhancements, but what's this matter with Kairi, huh?" Yuffie was already taunting him with her playful voice, and he hadn't gotten to the subject he'd meant to ask in the first place yet.
"Well, it's just that…" Sora decided to bite the bullet. "You don't think she'll… think less of me now that I've been away so long, do you?" There, that was a nice, subtle way to put it. Not too out in the open. Not revealing anything to personal. Keeping it casual. They won't suspect a thing.
"Whaaaat? That's crazy! She'd be pretty loopy to forget about you so soon! Come on Sora! Aren't guys supposed to be known for their ENOURMOUS egos? What's with these self esteem issues, here?" Yuffie had really gotten into this. To tell the truth, Sora backed off a little, slightly fearing the shorthaired ninja.
"Sora, she loves you. You know that. She's waiting for you." The corners of Aerith's lips tilted up into a small smile as she guessed correctly as to what Sora was really worried about. It's not that he was afraid that that she'd forgotten about him… it was more that he needed to know that she loved him. Wait, did that make any sense at all? Was that even a difference?
"What the hell are you smiling about?" Sora realized too late that Yuffie had spied him making strange and contorted faces while thinking about Kairi. Although he wouldn't have exactly called it a smile, more like a twisted puzzlement. Then again, he couldn't actually see his own face.
She must still love him. Kairi wasn't the type of person to just give up on him.
"Wait a minute, did Kairi ever actually tell me that she loved me? Who am I to assume? Oh, I Don't know… I'm just doubting her and making it harder on myself. Yeah, I've got nothing to worry about. She loves me. She's got to love me."
Sora suddenly felt his intense feelings flooding throughout his body, into his arms and legs, fingers and toes. It was a rush. He was sure that his look of bewilderment had left his older face as it was replaced by one of sheer determination. Sora stormed out the door of the green room and glided out of the hotel, followed by surprised shouts from both Yuffie and Aerith.
The keyblade master was going to find his princess. He needed to find Cid, first.
Okie… weird ending as always. Weird chapter that has no meaning, as always. I don't really know when my next chapter will be out, so I'm sorry I don't have a time frame for you. Riku's chapter is next, and suggestions PLEASE! Hehe, R&R to . Bye-byez.