I'm back! Sorry for the late update. I'm a terrible human being, I know. BUT this chapter is a little longer to make up for it! So here it is! I've realised how close I am to finishing this story arc. It kinda makes me sad. ANYWAY! I hope you enjoy!
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A Quest to Find Missing Friends
Sora and Charlie chased Riku and Kelly up to the Eighth Floor. When the Keyblade wielders managed to climb the stairs, they had lost sight of Riku and Kelly. Sora and Charlie called out to them but Riku and Kelly had disappeared. Sora bows his head in disappointment while Charlie falls to her knees. Goofy and Donald followed them onto the Eighth Floor.
"Sora, Charlie, are you guys okay?" Goofy asked.
"Don't worry about me. Riku… what happened?"
"Kelly…" Charlie muttered.
Jiminy appeared from Sora's hood and voiced his concerns. Jiminy theorised that Riku was acting like Ansem was controlling him again but Sora argued that they had already defeated Ansem.
"Then I wonder what is wrong with Riku…." Goofy wondered.
"Hold on… The king! If he's with Riku, he might be in danger!" Donald gasped before turning to Goofy.
They were right and Charlie knew that. King Mickey and Ryan were both with Riku on the other side of the door. Charlie didn't worry, though. She knew Ryan could take care of himself. She had faith in him. What bothered her was Kelly. Charlie just wanted to find Ryan and take him home but now she has to deal with Kelly as well. It was confusing. How did Kelly get here? Are there more people from Earth here, too? She felt like giving up. Then there's Sora. What is she supposed to do? She's slowly losing her memories and her feelings for Sora are all over the place.
"Sora…" Donald muttered.
Charlie looked up to see the young boy. Her heart ached. Charlie felt guilty for being so selfish and thought only of herself. She stood up and faced him. Sora needs her right now. She feigned a smile and hugged him. Sora's eyes widened before realisation kicked in. Charlie squeezed tighter.
"Remember, you're not alone…." She whispered.
Sora returned the hug and closed his eyes. Jiminy hopped down from Sora's shoulders. The little cricket turned to see Sora. Jiminy asked if Sora thought Riku wasn't his friend but Jiminy explained that it wasn't true.
"Ya sure?" Sora asked before letting Charlie go.
"Well, I know he said some awful things to you back there… But you gotta remember – we are in Castle Oblivion. Why, folks lose their memory here a little bit at a time. Riku's probably just forgotten that the two of you were such close friends. That's all." Jiminy explained.
"So he just forgot?" Sora asked.
Jiminy concluded that it was just that. He then advised Sora that instead of being sad, they should figure out a way to help Riku get his memory back. If they all work together, then they can help him get through this.
"Jiminy's right. You shouldn't push your friends away." Goofy agreed.
"Yeah, okay." Sora replied sadly.
"But what about me? Kelly has always been mean to me.I need to know some things but she's being distant with me." Kelly asked.
"Well, maybe if you talk to her, she might help ya out, Charlie." Jiminy suggested.
Sora and Charlie were still upset. Sora finally found his best friend and now he's turned against him again. Charlie had found yet another person from her home and now Kelly has so many secrets kept from her. Is she in trouble? Charlie didn't know. Or maybe, Charlie didn't want to fight Kelly anymore. They were once close. The three of them: Charlie, Ryan and Kelly. Maybe, Charlie wanted her friend back.
"Sora, Charlie, do you remember our very first promise?" Donald asked.
"Huh?"
"First promise?" Charlie asked.
"Always smile!" Donald and Goofy chimed.
Charlie remembered it clearly. It was when they first met. That was when she first received the Keyblade. Her only option was to join Sora, Donald and Goofy and because of that, she was able to find Ryan. She was able to go on a journey, a journey she would never have thought of going on. She had found out she's a Sorceress of Light. She was able to make friends with Sora. Charlie giggled at the memory.
"We promised to never forget to keep smiling!" Goofy explained.
"You're, right." Sora smiled.
"Thank you Donald, Goofy." Charlie smiled, too.
They were right. Sora and Charlie knew that. If Jiminy's theory is correct and Riku's memory has been altered and is acting differently, has Charlie's memories been altered as well? Is that why she's been acting unusual as well? Sora felt like his head was going to explode. Everything is happening all at once. One problem after another.
Sora shook his head. Right now, they just needed to get through the next world. Naminé and Riku are his top priority. Charlie will come around eventually. After all, they have been close since their last adventure together. Sora stood in front of the large white doors and held a card to open the doors. The gang marched forward to the next world.
When the group arrived, they were surrounded by wooden walls. Sora, Charlie, Donald and Goofy searched around for any clues as to where they are. Sora asked the others where they are and Goofy replied that the floor was unsteady and he could hear the ocean, too. Donald concluded that they had found themselves inside a ship.
"Well, we'd better find a way out. But which way do we go?" Sora asked.
Suddenly something glowing rushed into everyone's view. On closer inspection, it was a pixie! She was tiny, had blonde hair in a bun and wore a green dress. Sora asked the little pixie to whom she is but the little pixie just twirled around. Jiminy popped down and suggested that she was trying to help the group. The pixie twirled again in front of Goofy as if she was agreeing with Jiminy. The pixie headed off and the gang followed after.
Sora was given the Key of Beginnings card and he and Charlie both learned how to glide. By the looks of it, Charlie noticed flags that had a skull and crossbones on them. Charlie gulped. She knew what kind of ship this was. It was a pirate ship.
"What's the matter Charlie?"
"Uh, nothing! Nothing at all!"
Sora raised an eyebrow. Sora hated it when Charlie knew something he didn't. He remembered during most of their last journey, Charlie didn't tell him about where she was from. It was like torture to him. All he wanted was to be her friend. It was a shame that it was Riku and Ryan that told him about Charlie. But afterwards, he trusted Charlie completely. It was strange. After hiding the truth for so long, why should he trust Charlie again?
"It felt natural, I guess." Sora thought.
"Sora?"
He turned to the Sorceress of Light. Her eyes full of curiosity. She stood there her hands clasped behind her back. Now he remembers. She hid the truth to protect him. She knew the outcome of their journey. But why didn't she change it?
"Charlie?"
"Hm?"
"You knew how our journey would end but… why didn't you change it?"
"Sora, you will do some great things in the future, but the only reason you become such a great person, is because what you've experienced and learned from your first journey." Charlie explained.
"You think I'm a great person?" He asked.
"Of course!"
She smiled and Sora felt warm. She had this effect on him and he couldn't explain it. Charlie ran ahead and waved back at Sora to hurry up. He shook his head and ran to catch up to his female friend. Sometimes, he wishes that his adventures wouldn't end because of her. Charlie gazed at Sora before his cheeks turned pink.
"You being a great person are one of the many reasons why I feel like this." Charlie thought.
The teens continued to follow the pixie and found the Key of Beginnings room. They entered the room but something seemed off. Nothing looked different within the ship. Are they lost? Where could the pixie lead the heroes to?
"Is it just me, or are all the rooms starting to look the same?" Sora asked.
"I feel a little lost…" Charlie added worriedly.
"Maybe we're going in circles?" Goofy asked Donald.
"Some help she was." Donald muttered.
The pixie, hearing this, swarmed around Donald angrily. Goofy admits that Donald may have angered her. Charlie couldn't help but chuckle as she always figured that one day Donald's beak would get him into trouble.
"Tink, what are you doing?! You weren't supposed to bring the pirates with you!"
The heroes searched for the new voice. A young boy appeared from the shadows. He was dressed in green and could fly! He wore a green hat with a little red feather attached to it. Sora and Charlie ran towards the boy but the boy pulled out a dagger. Sora and Charlie halted in their tracks.
"Stay back, pirates! Or this will be the last fight you pick!" The flying boy warned.
"What's the big idea?! We're not pirates! We're only here because… Umm…. Why are we here, Sora? Charlie?" Donald asked.
"I'm not sure…. Sora?" Charlie responded.
"Huh? How am I supposed to know? Goofy, what do you think?" Sora asked.
"Gawrsh, beats me." Goofy shrugged.
The flying boy understood. He remembered the heroes names and concluded they weren't pirates as they wouldn't get lost on their own ship. The boy also claimed that the heroes dressed funny which didn't impress Donald. Sora hearing the flying boy's conclusion as to why they aren't pirates, concluded that they were on a pirate ship.
"That's right. You're trapped inside the Jolly Roger – ship of the ol' codfish, Captain Hook." The boy explained.
"Well, if we're trapped, that means you are, too!" Donald claimed.
"Me? Don't be silly! No one can capture Peter Pan! I'm just laying low until it's time to spring my plan." The boy, Peter Pan, said.
Goofy asked what was the plan and Peter explained that the pirates kidnapped his friend called Wendy. Charlie then realised this all makes sense. No wonder Peter was so aggressive to them when he thought they were pirates. You would be mad too if pirates took your friend away.
Tinkerbell flew next to Peter. The flying boy explained that he didn't expect so many pirates on watch, so he sent Tinkerbell to look for a way around the pirates but the only thing the little pixie found were the heroes.
"I bet I know what Tink had in mind! If we all make a big enough racket – we can distract the pirates!" Sora concluded.
Tinkerbell circled around Sora excitedly and Goofy concluded that Sora was right. Sora suggested they all work together until they all can get above deck. Peter Pan was a little reluctant and boasted that he could save Wendy by himself but agreed anyway, claiming that the outsiders would get lost without him. Peter Pan then flew ahead of them.
"Don't you have any manners?" Donald spat.
Sora and Charlie received the Key of Guidance card. Sora and Charlie continued to explore the rest of the ship. Charlie and Sora fought Heartless along the way. Charlie stopped in her tracks. She wondered…
"When will we stop fighting?"
She missed the peaceful life before her journey. Sure she wields the Keyblade and met Sora, Donald and Goofy but… she missed home. She missed her family. She doesn't regret going on a journey but can't help reminisce her peaceful life before. She looked at her Keyblade. Will she wield the Keyblade G for the rest of her life?
"Charlie?"
She snapped out of her thoughts to see a concerned look on Sora's face. She smiled at the boy to let him know she was fine. Sora being Sora, continued to worry over the girl. Charlie skipped ahead, avoiding Sora's worried face.
The group managed to find the Key of Guidance room. Sora opened the door with the right combination of cards and entered the room. Inside, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell flew in first into the room and the heroes followed after. In the room, sat a young girl dressed in light blue. Peter called out to the girl and gained her attention.
"Peter? Peter Pan!" The girl calls back.
"Wendy, are you all right? I've come to rescue you with my three new Lost Boys and Lost Girl! C'mon, let's get off this leaky ol' tub and do some exploring! Ha ha! We'll never grow up!" Peter laughed.
"Listen, Peter. I've got something to tell you… I want to go home to London." Wendy revealed.
Peter was shocked. He didn't want to understand what Wendy was talking about. He asked why Wendy wanted to go home and explained that if she returned to London, she would have to grow up. He continued on saying that going on adventures is a lot more fun and if she went home then she would have to leave the nursery.
"You'll grow up and we'll never see each other again!" Peter added.
"I know, Peter. But… I still want to go home." Wendy turned away from him.
"I came to rescue you! And you don't care if you ever see me again!" Peter argued.
"No, you don't understand!" Wendy responded.
Peter wasn't listening and told Wendy to rescue herself before flying away with Tinkerbell. Sora attempted to stop the flying boy but Peter ignored him. Wendy muttered his name sadly before her gaze hit the ground. Charlie couldn't help but comfort Wendy and wrap her arm around the English girl.
"Not very thoughtful, is he? What do we do now?" Sora asked.
Charlie was too busy comforting Wendy to think of an idea. In fact, she looked over at Sora and understood why Wendy wanted to go home. Charlie knew she couldn't go on adventures with Sora forever, especially now she knows how she felt about him. Charlie missed her family, her home and her old life. Maybe she should start thinking about returning home, too?
"Hey, I've got an idea! Why don't we think of something once we get up on the deck?" Goofy suggested.
"That doesn't make any sense… I think." Donald voiced his opinion.
"Well, there's still trouble waiting outside. Wendy, you stay here. We'll try to create a distraction." Sora said.
"All right. Be Careful." Wendy warned the heroes.
"Maybe if you stay here, Peter will change his mind and come back." Goofy added.
"Wendy, will you be all right?" Charlie asked.
"Yes, thank you for helping Peter to find me." Wendy smiled.
Sora received the Key to Truth card and the gang left Wendy by herself. The heroes continued their journey throughout the ship. However, Charlie couldn't help but feel guilty, knowing that she will have to tell Sora that she too wants to go home soon. When she finds Ryan and bring him and Kelly back with her.
"Sora?"
"Yeah? What is it, Charlie?"
"There's something I need to tell you…." She began.
"What's wrong?" Sora asked worriedly.
"I've been thinking about what Wendy said. About going home? Well, I've been thinking the same thing. After I find Ryan, I'm going to take him and Kelly home with me." Charlie explained.
"What? But after I bring Naminé and Riku back, I was gonna show you the island!" He argued.
"Sora, I can't keep going on adventures like this. I miss home, I miss my family!"
"But… there were so many things I wanted to show you. Are you sure about this?" He asked.
"Yes, there are people waiting for me. My family must be very worried about me. And who knows? I might be able to find a way to your islands, Sora." She smiled.
Sora was hesitant on the idea. They both knew that the worlds will be divided again after they return home. But with Charlie's powers, could it be possible? He was so looking forward to taking Charlie back with him to show her around, let her meet all his friends and show her to his parents. He guessed that he would have to wait if her heart was set on going home.
"Promise that you'll find a way to the islands?" Sora asked.
Charlie smiled and mentally sighed. She was happy that he could understand. This was something she has to do. She needs to know her family are safe. She doesn't know if her home is still there, but this is why she needs to go back. She walked over to Sora and hugged him tightly.
"I promise."
The teens continued through the maze of rooms and finally found the door they needed. Sora opened the door and the heroes entered the Key to Truth Room. A cold breeze caressed the outsiders' faces. They found themselves under the dark, starry sky and sailing across the calm sea. The gang were finally on the deck of the ship.
"Whew! We finally made it out!" Donald sighed.
"There you are, you rascals!" A voice called out.
The group turned to see the owner of the voice. It was a man dressed in red and donned a hat with a violet feather in top. His long, curly black hair draped over his shoulders and has a hook for a hand. The man carried a sabre on his belt. The heroes were in for it now.
"I'll teach you to play stow away on my ship! Friends of Peter Pan, I'll wager!" The man in red threatened.
The group turned to each other.
"Are we his friends?" Donald asked.
"He sure didn't seem to think so." Goofy answered.
"His attitude and manners were terrible!" Charlie scoffed.
"Yeah, the way he took off like that. He even ditched Wendy." Sora agreed.
The man, given as he claimed he owned the ship, Hook, became frustrated and interrupted the heroes, claiming he hadn't finished talking yet. He called Sora and the gang uncivilized brats for ignoring him and plotting behind his back. Hook was still determined that the gang were still in cohorts with Peter Pan.
"If you say so. Either way, you're gonna let us off this ship." Sora threatened.
"And Wendy's coming with us." Goofy added.
"Hey, we can do this the easy way or the hard way." Charlie threatened.
"Think again, you scallywags! Hook's one step ahead of you!"
Hook then revealed a girl on the edge of the plank. It wasn't just any girl, it was Wendy! Sora, Charlie Donald and Goofy gasped and ran over to her. Sora called out to her but Hook stopped them. The captain threatened that if there was any trouble, Wendy would walk off the plank.
"You wouldn't!" Donald dared him.
"Believe me, I'd rather not. After all, I need Wendy to bait that blasted Peter Pan!" He defended himself.
"Then I'll just have to take the bait, you old codfish!"
Out of nowhere, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell appeared in front of Wendy. Wendy called out to him in joy as Peter taunted Captain Hook. The captain responded with a threat, claiming the flying boy will pay for taking his hand. Hook ran towards Peter but the boy flew behind Wendy and carried her bridal style. Peter flew out of the way, leaving Hook on the edge of the plank, barely holding his balance.
"You've made a fool of me for the last time, Pan! I'll cleave you to the brisket!" Hook threatened.
Hook stood across the teens, aiming his sabre at them. Before the captain could move, Sora performed Sonic Blade. Charlie held back and casted Thundaga. Captain Hook retaliated by swishing his sword from side to side at the teens. Sora Dodge Rolled out the way but the captain hit Charlie instead, stunning her.
She couldn't move. Charlie was vulnerable so Sora decided to distract Hook away from her. Sora casted Fire to gain his attention. Hook became frustrated and charged at Sora. Charlie regained herself and fished for her cards to create a Sleight. She charged at Hook as she performed Slash and Dash, surprising the caption. Dealing a lot of damge, Charlie jumped back. Sora then performed Strike Raid on Hook.
To Charlie, this battle was a walk in the park. But as she said that, Hook jumped onto a higher deck. The captain threw barrels but the teens dodged out of the way. The barrels exploded behind them. Sora had found a card with Peter Pan on it. Sora stacked the card before two physical attacks. Peter appeared and repeatedly stabbed at Hook, before disappearing.
Finally, Charlie casted Firaga at Hook and the captain was defeated. Charlie couldn't believe how easy it was for them. With Captain Hook gone, Sora finally managed to say thank you to Peter and that the group owed him one. Peter being the cocky boy he is, said that he was originally going to let the heroes handle the situation but apparently, they needed help.
"But hey, you four did pretty good, though." Peter added.
"Thanks…" Charlie thought sarcastically as she rolled her eyes.
"Wendy, about London… Are you sure you won't change your mind?" Peter asked Wendy.
"Peter, I'm sorry. But I really want to go home." She replied. Peter turned away from her.
Charlie couldn't help but feel a little homesick herself. She needed to stop holding onto false hope. Sora wouldn't feel the same way as she does for him. It was silly and she knew that. Plus, someone else needs her now.
Peter was afraid of Wendy going home. But accepted it. Everybody has to grow up. According to Peter, grown ups forget. He told Wendy that first, she'll forget what it was like to feel young, and then she'll forget about him.
"How can you say such a thing, Peter? I'll never, ever forget about you." Wendy was shocked. Peter turned towards her.
"Sure, that's what you think now. But when you try to remember me, the memories will be gone. You'll forget – little by little, one memory at a time. Once you're grown up, there won't be a single memory left." Peter argued.
"Don't say that. Memories – even important ones – don't come back to us whenever we want them to. But that doesn't mean the memories are gone. It's more like… like they're sleeping. So when the right thing comes along and wakes the memory up, we can remember it. The memories engraved in our hearts never go away. I'm sure of it." Sora added.
"These memories bind us together, forever. They make us who we are. Don't push them away, Peter." Charlie smiled.
"They're right, Peter" Wendy agreed.
"Never, huh? It's funny. I thought everybody who left Neverland forgot all about it. But I have a feeling you guys just might be different. Okay, Sora, Charlie! If you say we'll meet again, then I believe you!"
Wendy was proud of Peter finally accepting and was happy with it. Wendy wasn't going to give up on Peter and neither is Peter giving up on Wendy. He has faith and trust. Peter was ready to say goodbye for now.
"Let's go, Wendy. London is waiting."
Wendy nodded. Peter picked her up bridal style and hovered in the air. Peter said goodbye to Sora and Charlie a hoped to see them when they grow before flying into the distance with Tinkerbell. However Tinkerbell flew back to the heroes. Sora asked the little pixie what the matter was. Tinkberbell flew above Sora and in a flash; a card appeared and fell into Sora's grasp. The card had a picture of Tinkerbell on it. The little pixie flew off again.
"This must be a gift from Peter." Sora concluded before placing the card into his pocket.
"Maybe he's not such a thoughtless guy after all." Donald said.
Suddenly a moogle fell from the sky, falling on Donald. Goofy wondered if the moogle was another gift from Peter. Donald wasn't happy and the moogle flew off while the heroes howled with laughter. The group decided it was time to leave.
"Sora?" Sora turned to see Charlie.
"When I find my way home, I promise I won't forget about you either." Charlie smiled.
She knew she couldn't forget about Sora, she just wished these feelings would disappear. She didn't want to get hurt. She didn't want to stand in the way of him and his feelings. She just wanted to go home and forget about ever having feelings for him. Sora nodded and smiled at her. The teens left Neverland and returned to Castle Oblivion.
Once the heroes entered, they saw two figures heading towards the staircase. The teens gasped as they ran towards them. However, Riku and Kelly stop. Riku told Sora to take the hint and go home. Kelly remained silent and looked at the floor. This wasn't good.
"Not until I rescue you 'n' Naminé." Sora argued.
"I don't remember asking you to rescue me." Riku retorted.
"Did you forget? Kairi's there – waiting for use both to come home." he reminded.
Oh yeah. Charlie nearly forgot about Kairi. Another girl in Sora's life. Either way, Charlie didn't have a chance in the first place. Something ached inside her. She didn't want to watch but she was here for Kelly. She had no choice but to endure Sora talking about Kairi and Naminé.
Crack!
"You're the one who forgot. I told you at Kingdom Hearts when we closed the door… "Take care of Kairi."" Riku reminded and Sora's gaze fell to the floor.
"Kelly?" Charlie reached for her.
"You just don't listen, do you?" Kelly said sadly.
What does she mean by that? Charlie just wanted to know what was going on. Why is Kelly here? Why does she have a Keyblade G? What secrets is she keeping from her? Kelly heaved a big sigh before turning to Charlie. Kelly placed a hand on her hip. She didn't have the obnoxious aura anymore. It seemed like she had no effort at all anymore.
"Why are you like this?" Charlie asked.
"Look, I'm going to be straight with you. Go home. Forget about everything else. Find Ryan and go home. Forget about me, forget about Sora!" Kelly explained.
Luckily Sora was too busy to listen to their conversation.
"I can't! You're here! I want to bring you home with me! And Sora… I can't forget about him 'cause I-"
"-love him, right?" Kelly interrupted.
Charlie's eyes widened. She never had thought of using that word when it came to Sora. The worst part is, Charlie couldn't bring herself to deny it. Her gaze hit the floor in defeat. Now that she thought about it, could she really go back now there was no use denying her feelings?
"You don't even know what's going on in your heart! You think you know everything! You think you can do what you want! One day, it's going to get you killed! Just stop this while you still can!" Kelley yelled.
"I… can't…." Charlie looked back up to Kelley with sorrowful eyes.
"Can't you remember life before the Keyblade? Can't you remember the good times with Ryan? Of us? Can't you remember what we used to be?" Kelly sighed.
"Wh-what do you mean?" Charlie asked.
"Give it up."
Charlie and Kelly turned to see Riku and Sora. They were so wrapped up in their own little conversation they forgot about the others. The girls watched as Riku claimed he wouldn't return to the islands for anything. Sora argued that Kairi wasn't the only reason, Sora wanted to bring Riku home for their other friends as well.
"You can have those losers. Already forgot 'em." Riku responded.
"That's enough!" Sora summoned his Keyblade.
"Leave, Charlie or I'm going to make you! You are going to get hurt if you don't!" Kelly summoned her weapon.
"Tell me what's going on then!" Charlie cried.
"Fine, let me get it though that thick skull of yours!"
Kelly and Charlie were transported to the arena. Charlie summoned her own Keyblade G. She didn't want to fight Kelly but if Kelly was going to hurt her, she had no choice but to defend herself. Kelly readied herself as she scowled at Charlie. Kelly charged at Charlie with full force. Charlie jumped out of the way.
"I don't want to fight you!" Charlie yelled.
Kelly didn't say a word. She swung her Keyblade from side to side. Bursts of light blasted out of her Keyblade with each swing. Charlie stacked and casted the Protect Sleight. Afterwards, Charlie performed Slash and Dash. Kelly then casted Firaga! Since when did Kelly know magic?
"Sora doesn't love you! He never will!" Kelly shouted.
Kelly charged again at Charlie. Kelly slashed at Charlie. Charlie winced. How did Kelly get so good at fighting? In the last fight, she could barely keep her balance and now she knows magic! This battle feels different.
Charlie stacked the right cards and performed Prism Blitz. Kelly was now getting tired. But Charlie didn't want to hurt Kelly. Charlie gulped before charging at Kelly. Charlie Dodge Cart wheeled to the side before landing a physical combo, ending the battle.
Charlie was given a card with a clock on the front. She had also learnt a new Sleight called Haste. The Sleight consisted of one Time card and two Light cards. In a flash, Charlie and Kelly found themselves back on the Eighth Floor. Kelly was on her knees, panting heavily. Charlie looked to her left to see Sora and Riku, with the latter leaning on his sword breathing heavily as well.
"Hmph. Too bad, Sora. You can fight me all you want, but I still won't remember a thing." Riku finally managed to stand up.
"C'mon, Riku… Let's quit fighting – Let's go help Naminé." Sora suggested.
"Idiot…" Kelly muttered, gaining Charlie's attention.
"Kelly…" Charlie spoke.
"Why can't you see what's in front of you? Why do you have to follow your heart?" Kelly looked at Charlie with sadness in her eyes.
"I don't want to fight with you." Charlie walked towards Kelly, offering her hand.
"-You never cared. It never mattered to you!" Riku yelled before running to the next floor. Kelly took Charlie's hand and stood up.
"Look, Charlie. I… uh shouldn't be doing this but… Join us. We can find Ryan together and go home." Kelly whispered before chasing after Riku.
Without warning, Sora said to himself that Riku won't push him away before running after Riku. Charlie nodded before joining Sora. She couldn't understand what Kelly was saying. First Kelly wanted to hurt her, now she wanted Charlie to join her? What is Kelly's plan here? Charlie needed answers.
In a floor higher up, Naminé sat alone, looking at the ground beneath her. A Corridor of Darkness appeared and Axel walked out of it. Axel walked towards her. He stood beside her, towering over her, looking at her with no emotion in his eyes.
"Does it hurt, Naminé? Watching your two childhood friends fight and breaking another's heart all because of you? You have my sympathies. From the heart." Axel intimidated her.
Naminé scowled at him.
"But don't waste your time. We Nobodies can never hope to be somebodies."
OOH! So what do you think Kelly is up to? And what's happening to Charlie? All shall be revealed in the upcoming chapters!