The Magic of the Earth and the Sky
by Flare Haynekie
Disclaimer: …………
Warnings: AU, OOC-ness, shonen-ai, Kairi-bashing?
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Chapter 18: Dreams
"If you continue to behave this way, I shall have no other choice but to call your father in here." A voice said.
"You wouldn't dare."
"I would if there is need to. Well, then, if you are willing to pay attention and tell me what this quote means…"
"No."
"No? But, young prince!!"
"No is no. I'm leaving." The young prince stood, the large round golden bells that hanged from the rope at his waist slightly ringing, the feathers tied next to them shimmering. He moved out of the brightly lit room, his soft brown spikes moving with the force of his steps. He walked down the stairs, carefully aware of where he was and just as easily sneaked out the large mansion. "Well, that was easier than I thought." He muttered as he carefully made his way to the gates that would let him have free movement to where ever he wanted.
Once he was past the gates he jumped down to the "mortal world", choosing to land on a small island. It was habited by a few humans who were trying to cultivate the land and make their small town prosper. The young prince softly laughed and landed near the shore, quickly hiding his wings, and taking off the slippers he wore. Then, as he made sure no one was around, he jumped along the shore, playing with the waves. It had been such a long time since he had landed on this island, that he had forgotten how he loved it. He loved the feel of the cold water and the wet sand beneath his feet, he loved the salty air that blew his brown hair everywhere, and he loved how no one knew him here so they didn't treat him like royalty and didn't follow him everyone scolding him and ordering him to study. After a while of playing with the waves, he picked up his slippers and made his way to the small waterfall that was nearby. He remembered all the tiny aspects of this island even though he had only been in it a few times. Placing the slippers close to the waterfall, but not so close that it could get wet, he walked into the small pool just at the bottom of the waterfall and gathered water with his hands, drinking it. The water was so pure it made the young prince want to take it home, knowing full well it was nearly impossible.
"What in the world are you doing?!" a voice suddenly exclaimed, scaring the young prince who ended up falling into the pool. "Sorry… are you okay?"
The brunet pouted, looking at the new comer. "I'm wet." He stated, watching the stranger curiously. The new comer had shiny silver hair that fell to his shoulders and blue-green eyes that shone like the sea with the sun.
"Well, yeah, of course you are. You did fall in there."
"You scared me…"
The stranger chuckled. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have overreacted." He extended his hand, which the brunet took, lifting him out of the pool.
"Why did you scream?" the young prince asked as he put his slippers on.
"That's holy water. Only the heaven's creatures are supposed to drink it, so please don't do it again."
"Oh! No wonder it tasted to good!" the young prince exclaimed, the stranger guiding him up some stairs and into a small pier. "Why are we here?"
"You can't go around with all those wet clothes." He stated, giving the young prince a light blue robe, the same color of his clothes. "Change into this and lets put your clothes to dry." The stranger turned around as the young prince changed, piling the clothes near him.
"There." The prince said, the robe reaching his ankles, but so light it made the young prince want to fly away and float around, but knowing full well he shouldn't.
The stranger smiled at the sight and picked up the wet clothes and hanged them up on the rope that was there for such purposes. He touched the rope, noting how the feathers had somehow shook off the water and stood proudly to show their puffiness. "You have strange decorations, Fluffy."
The young prince look up that the stranger, looking for something to say. "What?"
"I mean, feathers and bells? It's like you want to imitate the heaven's creatures."
The prince pouted and spotted the bunny shaped pouch on his waist. "Gee, I don't know, Bunny."
The stranger laughed at that. "Oh, come on, is that the best you could come up with, Fluffy?"
"Yeah! You're so mean, laughing at me like that."
"I'm sorry, is just that, oh never mind. So, Fluffy, where shall we go and have some fun?"
The young prince looked at him puzzled. "I'm not sure… what do you usually do on your free time?"
"Swim."
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Sora opened his eyes. Why do they both like to swim? He asked himself. Rubbing his eyes, he stood and looked around. Riku wasn't sleeping next to him, and the sun was already up. With a large yawn, Sora got up and walked down the stairs. He found Riku with Cloud in the kitchen. Sleepy, the brunet walked up to Riku and hugged him as he tried to fall asleep there.
"Sora? What are you doing awake so early?" Cloud asked from the counter. He had someone agreed to let Riku make breakfast, never once saying anything.
"Riku." Sora stated.
Riku turned off the stove, petting the soft brown locks. "You can't sleep without me?"
Sora shook his head. "I had another dream too."
"Really? That's cool, then. You can tell us all about it while I finish breakfast. Then we'll go get dressed and go meet Selphie and the rest at the mini-mall."
"There's a mini-mall in this island??" Sora and Cloud quickly asked at the same time, making Riku laugh.
"Oh course there is. How else are the girls supposed to have their outrageous shopping-sprees? Trust me, never go shopping with Yuffie or Selphie, alone or together. They can turn you into their personal servant if you're not careful." Riku stated, finishing the scrambled eggs with ham and cheese, placing it on a plate and another sliced cheese on top. "One's done, does everyone want the same?" he asked, placing the plate on the table, adding two slices of bread on the side of the plate.
"That looks really simple." Cloud stated.
"Of course. I don't know what you guys eat in the city, but most of the island makes very simple things. Just this plate will keep you full for most of the morning. That way we can have some snacks at the mini-mall."
"I like snacks." Sora stated, grabbing a fork, then the plate, and sitting on the floor leaning on Riku's legs.
Riku chuckled. "Just be careful you don't fall." At which Sora nodded, and Cloud glared. He still didn't get how Sora could like him.
One breakfast was made, everyone headed up to the rooms to change. Sora changed into a white tank top, blue short pants, white sneakers, and a jacket in case it was cold at the mini-mall. Riku changed into some black short pants, a gray t-shirt, his black sneakers, and a jacket, knowing full well that the mini-mall was a cold place. Cloud changed into some navy blue jeans, a white t-shirt, and black sneakers. They headed out the house, Sora making sure to lock it, the key hanging on a thin chain around his neck. Once the house was locked, Riku guided them to the mini-mall where Selphie, Tidus, and Wakka waited. Well, Tidus waited while Selphie and Wakka where playing with a stray puppy.
"Hi guys, did you wait long?" Riku asked, quickly holding Sora before the brunet went to join the others with the puppy.
Sora pouted looking at Selphie and Wakka play with the puppy.
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"You really like puppies, don't you Selphie?"
"You bet! They're soo cute!" Selphie happily replied, her short hair bouncing with her as she fluttered her wings. "I have one too! I was allowed to keep it when I first found it."
"That's cool. I wish my father would let me have one. They really are cute."
"But you can't? Cause you're the prince?"
"That's right. I can't because I'm the prince." He sighed.
"Ne, ne, where have you been going these days?" Selphie suddenly asked, her soft yellow dress moving with the breeze. "I've seen you sneaking around a lot wearing a blue robe thing and no shoes…"
"Shh! What are you crazy?!" in a low voice he added, "You can't tell anyone, Selph!"
"And? And? What's the big secret?" Selphie asked excited as she lowered her voice as well.
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"Sora?"
Sora looked up at Riku. "Huh?"
"You okay?" Riku asked, looking at Sora a bit worried.
"Yeah. Just dreaming again…"
Riku ruffled the brown locks and smiled. "Come on. Selphie wants to show you around the mini-mall."
Sora nodded, letting Riku pull him into the mini-mall where the rest waited, Cloud staring at a (hot and very sexy) brunet that calmly made his way towards the mini-mall.
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To be continued!
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(Author's note)
Yay! Another one done! I can't believe how easily this one came off! Oh, people, please do not rush me. This one was done because I had an hour or so to kill before my mother came home (she needed the internet first so I was only allowed to use the computer offline until she was done). I had a little habit of posting one chapter when I was at least half way on the next, but due to the shortage of time, this cannot be done until after my birthday in January, I guess.
(Things you should know)
Nothing really. Um, we don't have mini-malls in the island because we do have big malls full of lots of people… yeah.
(Thanks to)
1. yaminakathy – no! I won't make it ASAP, cuz I really can't! So, no! Sorry, shu!
2. diamondprincess2006 – true, Kairi's plan has yet to come to fruition! But don't fret, it shall be soon! Thanks for the review shu!
3. Xeora – yes, I know it's cute!!! Sankyu!!! Oh, and I'll try, no worries!
4. Kidie, Vanessa, Rei, and Kai – um, it's spelled Leon… oh, ya, happy belated birthday shu!! Nya! And, yes, I'll try to update soon shu!
5. Miss Invisible – haha, thanks soo much! I kinda knew, but I didn't have the CD case with me at the time, and I didn't want to postpone the update more, so yeah, I left it in blank shu! Yes, I love the song too, and I'll try to update soon, shu!
6. Legolas19 – sankyu!
7. piggiesofdoom – yup, Sion is sho cool nya! Hehe, kinda glad you rushed to read it. Makes me sho happy shu!
8. Tamesha – Yay, thanks so much!!! And I'm glad you understood the legend! That's soo cool!
9. nurseangel – tell you, tell you? Um, next time you call, remind me, and I will. Oh, and fight with Zuzu so much, kay? And tell Adrian to behave too!
10. cammy-world666 – yes, I finally updated! Sorry I took so long! Yes, they're official couple, yes the pet names are soo adorable (or too cute for words, as you said). Bubble and kitten? Aww that's shooo cute!!!! Yes, fight the evil writer's block! Or see R.O.D. That kinda motivated me… (I'm shameless tho). Oh, about the laptop… I haven't gotten it yet. I said I was gonna get it, but I kinda wasted most of the scholarship money on Christmas presents, and I have to wait till the next check so I can see if I have enough to get the laptop. But trust me that as soon as I do, I'll finish this fic earlier than I would dream… and I would finally get around to writing another few things too, like the Naruto fic I have in my head………
11. synchu – aww, I miss you too! I'm almost never on, so I can't tell you that I'm on, when I'm not! Sorry shu!!
Thanks to everyone, I currently have 99 reviews, yay!!! This calls for a celebration to the occasion, yes? But what could it be? Meh, you guys give me ideas and I'll consider them!
---- Flare