Part Two

As they drove down the road, Mia glanced over at Sora as he stared out at the buildings they passed.

"So, is this really your first time in New York?"

Sora snapped out of his thoughts and turned to face her.

"Huh? O-oh, y-yeah.. I mean I've been other wo- places.. But not like this.."

"Wait, were you just gonna say worlds?"

"What I mean is it seems like a different world than what I've seen before." Sora state. "I'm kinda from far away.."

Mia sensed something was up but then shrugged.

"Yeah, I know what ya mean," Mia replied. "I've been to other countries too.. It's funny how no matter where ya go, every country has its own unique design."

Sora seemed to relax a bit and nodded.

"Hey, Sora?"

"Y-yeah?"

"When the doctor mentioned going home, you seemed upset.. Is something wrong?"

"O-oh.. I-it's just.. I've been away from home.. And.. I don't even know if everyone is okay.."

"Homesick, huh?"

"Yeah.."

"Well, if ya need any help getting home, I'd be glad to help you."

Sora smiled.

"Thanks.. I hope my friends are okay.."

"I'm sure they're fine," Mia smiled. "It's not like you can never go back right?"

"Y..you're right." Sora smiled. "Thanks again for helping me, Mia."

"Hey, don't sweat it."

She soon turned to look over to the side of the street.

"Oh, we're here."

The car soon pulled up to the curb and slowed to a stop. Mia got out and opened the door for Sora. Sora got out and gazed up at the identical buildings that lined the street, each one being a soft red or pink with evenly spaced pairs of windows, and a single door leading inside. He waited for Mia to lead the way and soon the duo walked up the flight of steps leading to apartment building F. Upon opening the door to the building, Sora was surprised to find a spacious room with two other doors and a flight of steps leading up to a second floor. Sora followed behind Mia as she led him up the steps to room three. After unlocking the door to the apartment, Mia led him into the room.

Upon entering the apartment, Sora was taken aback by the sight. It was rather spacious. The main part of the room was mostly cream and white carpet while the small kitchen to the left was intricate light pink tile. At the far side of the room was a simple cream colored couch. Right across from the living room was what Sora realized was a small bathroom. Just beside the bathroom was another small room with twin-sized bed.

"It's not much, but it's home." Mia stated.

She gestured Sora over to sit on the couch. Sora nodded and made his way over to the sofa and sat down, sinking into the soft cushions. He looked up to see Mia wall over with a pillow and blanket.

"Well, it's late," Mia said, setting the items on the couch. "Might as well get some sleep.. You look like you've been through a lot."

Sora nodded.

"Y..yeah.."

Mia sat next to him and placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Hey c'mon, don't act like that." She said. "Like I said, I'll do what I can to help."

"T-thanks.."

Mia nodded and soon stood up.

"Get some rest, I'll cya in the morning."

Sora nodded and as Mia went to the bedroom, Sora laid back on the couch, gazing up at the building.

"I'll find my way back.." he muttered. "I made a promise.. And I plan to keep it.."

As Sora gazed up at the ceiling, he slowly began to doze off.

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Sora groaned as he began to stir. He slowly opened his eyes and stared at the wooden beams that criss-crossed the ceiling above him. The brightness within the room caused Sora's eyes to hurt. He groggily turned his head to gaze out the nearby window.

"It.. It wasn't a dream.." he groaned. "I'm still in this strange world.."

He reached up to touch the still sore spot on his head and winced.

"W-why didn't the magic protect me l-like.. Like it usually does?"

Sora slowly sat up, cringing at the soreness in his back as he moved.

"W-why am I so sore..?"

He glanced around the room.

"Where are my friends? Am.. Am I really here alone..?"

"Sora?"

Sora snapped out of it as he heard Mia's voice.

"H-huh?"

"You feeling okay! You were kinda staring off and talking to yourself.."

"Uh, y-yeah.." Sora replied, rubbing the back of his neck. "Just.. Wondering why I'm still hurting.."

Mia gave him a look.

"Well, you did just get hit by a car last night, so that's probably why."

Sora was surprised by her tone and looked at the floor. Was he really not thinking straight? He heard Mia sigh and soon looked up.

"Look, I'm sorry for being such a b*tch, I just kinda get that way in the mornings, ya know?"

Sora stared at her with wide eyes.

"Uh.."

Mia looked at him confused but soon gave him a playful smirk.

"I'm guessing you've never heard somebody cuss before."

"Um.."

"Hey, don't sweat it," Mia grinned. "It's probably a bad idea to do that around somebody so young.."

"Hey, I'm not a kid." Sora protested.

"Well, compared to me, you are.. Besides, it's probably not a good idea to cuss around you, so I'll keep the cussing to a minimum. Sound fair?"

Sora looked at her and soon nodded with a smile. The duo soon shook on it before Mia helped Sora up they both went out to start their day.

Author's Note: I did warn about cussing so please don't be offended.. I will try to get more up soon..