Hello- Thoughts

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Roxas sat up from his bed and looked around. He found Sora across from him and shook his head. "Sora," he called quietly.

Sora woke up startled and jumped out of his bed. "Huh? What is it? Trouble?" he asked frantically as the Keyblade appeared in his hand. He shook from his sleep and squinted at his blonde room mate. "Roxas? Why'd you wake me up? It's like..." He glanced at the clock. "Six in the morning!"

Roxas ran his hand through his spiky hair and said, "Sorry, man. It's just that...I'm just wondering how I'll ever become 'human', you know...like you." He looked up at Sora, his deep, sapphire eyes full of sadness.

Sora sighed and his Keyblade disappeared. "Well, I know how to make you and Namine your own Somebodies, but there might be some sort of a side-effect." He laid back down on his bed.

"I don't care!" Roxas shouted, frustrated, "I just want to live my own life...not that I don't like being your Nobody. But, hey. Being someone's shadow isn't exactly fun."

Sora chuckled. "I understand. But are you sure you want to take the risk?"

Roxas immediately nodded. "Certain."

"We'll start in a few hours, when we're with Kairi and Namine."

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10:30 a.m

"Sora," Kairi started as she sat down on his bed, "Why'd you bring me and Namine here? Is something wrong?"

"I just wanted to ask Namine something really important," Sora answered bluntly. He turned to Namine, who was sitting beside Roxas, and asked, "Namine, do you want to be your own Somebody?"

Happiness sparkled in Namine's blue eyes. "I would love to!" she replied enthustiastically, "That is...if Kairi is okay with it."

Kairi smiled. "Of course I am."

"But there are some risks that could happen," Sora added quickly, "I don't know what, but they might be dangerous. Roxas is willing to take those risks."

Namine paused for a bit of thought and then said, "If Roxas is willing to take those risks, then so am I."

Sora smiled. "Alright then. Stand ready." He held out his Keyblade at the two. "Here goes a lot!" A beam emerged from the blade and struck the two Nobodies.

Roxas and Namine glowed with powerful light that lit up the whole room, and then were found unconscious on the floor when the light disappeared. Black mists emerged from their bodies and entered Sora and Kairi's.

"Are they alright?" Kairi asked, ignoring the mists.

"I hope so," Sora answered uncertainly, "C'mon. We'd better get them to Twilight Town."

"Why Twilight Town?"

"Seems more right there."

"Alright, but how do we get them there?"

Sora wielded the Keyblade and made some sort of portal appear.

"How'd you do that?" Kairi asked, amazed at his new ability.

"It's a secret." Sora threw one of Roxas' arms over his neck and hoisted him up. "Get Namine." He jumped into the portal.

Kairi did the same as Sora with Namine and jumped into the portal as well.

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Whoa. Where am I? Roxas struggled to open his eyes, only to find a tan ceiling. "Huh?" He sat up and looked around. "Where am I?" He looked outside his window. "Why can't I remember what happened?" He shrugged his confused thoughts off and went outside.

Roxas walked around Twilight Town, looking confused and lost. Where the heck am I? This place...is so familiar, but I can't seem to remember being here so well. He went over to Tram Common and continued to look around. "Who, or what am I looking for?" he asked out loud.

"That's your problem, Mister," a little boy said to him and ran away laughing.

"Ugh," Roxas said in disgust.

"In you and I there's a new land..." a gentle voice sang in Roxas' head.

Roxas was 'excited' by the voice and ran over to a hole in the wall to follow its soothing melody. He was surprised to see a small forest behind the hole. "Wow." He kept running and found himself facing the back of a blonde girl in a tight, milky white dress. He heard her singing to herself softly and asked, "E-excuse me?"

The young girl gasped and turn around, startled. When she saw Roxas, she relaxed. "Oh..." she said softly, "Hello, Roxas." She smiled calmly.

Roxas made a confused look. "Huh? How do you know my name? Who are you?"

Namine placed a hand on her chest in disbelief. "Oh, no. It looks like the side-effect affected you quite a bit." She shook her head in dismay. "This is awful."

"What are you talking about?" a flustered Roxas asked, "What side-effect?"

Namine just smiled and delicately took his hand in hers. "C'mon, Roxas. I have a lot of show and tell to do for you. And by the way, I'm Namine."

Roxas' heart pounded against his chest insanely at Namine's gentle touch. "Uh...okay," he stammered, and allowed himself to be dragged away and showed around.

"This is Tram Common," Namine stated, "This is where you can get a few jobs and make munny. You can also buy stuff here." Still holding Roxas' hand, she walked him to the Sandlot. "And this is the Sandlot. They hold Struggle Tournaments here, but some people just come here to hang out." She finally freed his hand.

Roxas was disappointed when he felt the cold air blow on his hand, meaning that Namine had finally let go. "This place is...a good hangout," he managed to say, forcing a small smile.

"Well, well," Seifer's smug voice teased, "Look what the losers dragged in." He walked over to Roxas and Namine. "A spiked-blonde who has weak coordination."

Roxas and Namine glared at him dangerously.

Seifer just laughed and looked at Namine. He smirked and grabbed her wrist agressively. "Aren't you a pretty little girl?" he mocked.

Roxas felt his blood boil. He clenched his hands into fists and ordered coldly, "Let her go!"

"Why should I?" Seifer taunted.

"Because if you don't, I'll do this!" Namine hissed. She grabbed Seifer's wrist with her free hand and threw him on his back. "Don't EVER touch me again!"

Seifer sat up with a grunt. "Damn you're strong!" He stood up and walked away saying, "I have no time for you losers."

Roxas looked at Namine, eyes wide. "Wow, you ARE strong!" he complimented, "But you look so...fragile and delicate. No offense." He smiled sheepishly.

Namine rubbed her sore wrist. "None taken," she giggled, "That's the whole point. I catch my opponents off guard with my feminine physique, but I am much stronger than I look." She smiled.

"Impressive strategy," Roxas admitted.

"Wanna go to Station Heights?" Namine asked, her voice longing, "That place is wonderful if you're looking for a job."

Roxas nodded passively. "Sure." He followed Namine to Station Heights and ended up getting the Mail Delivery job. Namine laughed at him a couple of times for falling off of the skateboard, but helped him out none the less.

Roxas walked around Station Heights and ended up at the Back Alley. "This place is REALLY familiar," he muttered. He found himself facing a red curtain and entered through it. He saw two boys and a girl sitting down looking up at him. "Uh..."

"Get out of here," the taller boy said harshly, "This is our spot."

"Hayner," Olette scolded softly. She turned to Roxas and gave him a friendly smile. "I'm sorry. Hayner is just rude to new people, that's all. My name's Olette." She pointed at the short boy next to her and added, "And that's Pence."

"Hi," Pence greeted.

"Roxas!" Namine's feminine voice called, "Are you in here?" She emerged from behind the curtains and looked at the four teens. "Oh." She walked up to Roxas and asked, "Why'd you run off like that? Do you have any idea how rude that was?"

Hayner smirked. "Hehe. Looks like Roxas has a girl."

Roxas turned bright red. "N-no I don't!" he protested, "She's just my friend. We just met today."

"Hello," Namine greeted sweetly, "I'm Namine."

"Hi," the group greeted back.

"Do you need help getting showed around, Roxas?" Pence asked.

"Nah," Roxas passed, "Namine's doing the show and tell."

Hayner rolled his eyes and coughed fakely. "Ahem...girl...hmmm." He held back a laugh and smirked at Roxas and Namine. "Have fun."

Namine nodded and took Roxas outside. "Wanna go to the station?" she asked.

"Sure."

"Roxas!" Hayner's cocky voice called from the curtains, "You're welcomed to hang with us anytime, 'k?"

"Sure thing!" Roxas called back. He looked down at Namine and smiled. "So? Are you gonna go there with me? I don't know this place that well yet, y'know."

Namine smiled back. "I know." She led the way to the station. I wonder if he'll leave me once he gets used to Twilight Town...? She sadly looked up at the blonde boy. I hope not.