He Sends His Regards

By: Rain Urameshi


Riku and Sora…were bored.

They were still sitting on the beach in the Realm of Darkness, recuperating after the long, weary fight against Xemnas and listening to the waves. Quite suddenly, Sora's look of boredom was replaced by mischief. He turned and gazed at Riku, his eyes showing a giddiness that was not often seen there.

It seemed that Sora knew something that Riku didn't.

"Hey, Riku?"

Riku turned to look at Sora, his boredom replaced by mild confusion. "What is it, Sora?"

"Do you remember that one Christmas seven years ago?" The look of mischief never left Sora's eyes—indeed, it only became more pronounced.

Riku's head tilted slightly to the left, his expression gaining more confusion. "Seven years ago?"

"You told me that Santa Claus didn't exist."

Comprehension dawned on Riku and he gave Sora an incredulous look. "Why are you bringing that up now?"

Sora's smile grew wider, and he looked almost as if he were a giddy child about to open a gift on Christmas or their birthday.

"I met him. Santa sends his regards."