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Welcome to the second chapter of Cuore della Penombra! Please, this is a very happy momment because I haven't uploaded in a long time. So has the renaissance of this story!

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animelover07

Disclaimer: I do not know any smart aleck comments so here it is: I DO NOT own Kingdom Hearts.

BUT, I do own the plot and the details. Yay, I own something!

Cuore della Penombra

Chapter 2

Bustin' Up on the Beach!

Featuring: Selphie, Tidus, and Wakka!!!!

"OUCH!!!!"

Another 'peaceful' day begins on the sunny Destiny Islands. As the water waves over to meet its brother, earth, kids' screams (literally) were to be heard.

"MAN! Tidus, ya gonna say sorry or else, man!"

"So what if I don't? Hmmm???"

"THIS will happen! Take this!"

And poor, poor Tidus, not able to escape Wakka''s wrath, got a huge black eye, and several other bruises as well that shouldn't be metioned.

"THAT"S what you get by angering the mighty Wakka!" he jeered. Tidus grumbled, then saw a spiky-brown haired person that people can never forget.

"Hey Sora! Mind to ask what ya doing here?" The boy smiled his goofy grin. "Sure, Tidus! Can't a traveler go sightseeing on his own island? It appears that I don't remember much of it." "As you wish!," whispered Tidus, "But I have a favor to ask you! Can you please-" "Plant a blitzball right at Wakka? No prob." "Thanks man! Oh, and I think you shouldn't use that. Kay?" "Awwwww," said Sora, "Wouldn't it be easier? Of course I won't use it!"

Full of happiness, Tidus walked away, happily swinging his rod with ease. When Kairi had announced that Sora and Riku were back, the whole town was surprised. Who were these 2? Then, as if a blown up picture of them was thrown right smack in their faces, they remembered who was searched for 2 years. "Ah... it was like our mind was relaxed, even if we didn't know it!" But, what about their adventures? Sora, actually being smart, made up this story of being lost at sea and unable to come back home. They found another island, who had nursed them back to help. Unconscious, they couldn't identify the island. Smart? Tidus thought so.

"But, people should know what they did." He sighed. If they told everyone, there would be 3 outcomes: treated as kings, outcasts, or just plain townspeople. Sora, Riku, and Kairi wanted the 3rd option. "I wish I could go around the worlds..." Yep, the trio just couldn't handle the curiosity of Tidus, Selphie and Wakka and so, their adventures just reeled out of their mouths. But, we don't want to repeat the chronicles, do we?

Meanwhile, hot-headed Wakka was walking around the Cove. "One day, Tidus will get it! Grrrr, I was actually beaten at Blitzball!" Who knew that Wakka would get his wish in days but...in a minute? "Ouch! Wakka, watch where you're walking!" a silver-haired mature teenager replied with a cool mind (though his head is burning with revenge...what's with islanders?). "OH! Sorry Riku! Man, what is with today, ya?" Riku shook his head. "Thinking about the dream? Come on, man, leave it and enjoy your stay on Destiny Islands!" Riku laughed wholeheartedly as he replied, "Now you really sound like a air hostess!" "Riku? Are you crazy or you're teasing me that I'm a girl? 'Cause it not funny, man!"

"Anyway, Riku, I think you're just the man for my little job." said Wakka. "What? Do something to Tidus that should never be told to the littles??" "Um, man, do ya have telepathy or something along those lines?" Riku then laughed his hardest laugh that he could, which wasn't much. Think of as harder than he did as in the World that Never Was. "Sure, Wakka, I'll help you. It's not like there's anything else to do except moping around or getting yelled at by Kairi for being a lazy bum." "Yeah, man, girls are tough."

Wakka was smiling like crazy. He got his best friend back, and even though he got beaten by him every time they sparred, he knew that inside Riku was fighting an internal battle that only he and Riku knew. "So, uh, Riku, mind that you can-" "Yes, Wakka, as I said before." Riku flashed his smile that made every girl fall for him, which was annoying. With that, Riku ran towards the Seaside Shack.

Wakka sighed. After Sora and Riku came home, their families were grief-stricken. He imagined that their really cool clothes (mind that) were soaked in salty tears. But no way would they tell their parents about their true adventures of saving the worlds twice, even if they were...never mind.

Oh yeah, there was something to do. Watch the fun.

A red-haired girl was sitting by the beach in her pink dress and gray hood as she searched the sand for rare shells. "Ah, those thalassa necklaces I made are really unfinished. I better get more!" As optimistic as ever, Kairi sifted through the sandy beaches. The islands were never foreign to her and she never wanted to forget this feeling.

"KAIRI!!! Where are you?" a shrill voice that only a mental person couldn't identify was calling. "Selphie! I'm down at the Sand Dunes!" At the moment, a brunette with curved pigtails came behind Kairi. "BOO!"

"Selphie! How many times have I told you not to sneak up behind me!" "Ah, Kairi, getting too mature, aren't we?" "Hmph, as if!" Then it was pure silence. The clashing sounds of 2 swords connecting could be heard.

"Oh no! Tidus and Wakka are at it again!" said a whining Selphie. "Wait, Selphie! Wakka has a ball that makes a boing sound..." "And Tidus has a rod that makes a clank sound..."

"SO who makes a clash sound?"

"Oh great, Sora and Riku are at it again!" Selphie corrected herself. "Well, what are we waiting for?" Kairi brushed her hair. "Let's see the show!" Kairi then sprinted towards the fight.

Selphie smiled (what's with Tidus, Wakka and Selphie???).

She then walked slowly, matching her footsteps with Kairi's. "Wow, Kairi has changed a lot." Since the trio had come back, Selphie, Tidua, and Wakka was really surprised on how they were different. Sora was lankier, Riku was shadier, and Kairi was tomboy-isher! Also, they became really strong. No less in 2 minutes had Sora beaten those 3!

But what hasn't changed was their friendship. Even when they knew their secret, Selphie, Tidus, and Wakka treats Sora, Kairi, and Riku like old chums in the good old days. "But, who knows?" Selphie wondered, "If they went for 2 whole years fighting these heartless, they would have to go again, right? They aren't completely finished." Unlike the 2 other boys, Selphie listened attentively to their story. Makes up for her hyperness, right?

It had been 3 weeks, and still Sora, Riku and Kairi were fit in! But still, the mystery of the worlds and hearts were still intergrated in their brains.

"Oh no! I forgot! Got to see this fight!" and the happy little teenager skipped away.

"FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!" Tidus and Wakka were screaming. WHAT!!! Tidus and Wakka?

What happened?

You guessed it. Their evil conspiracy.

What will happen next?

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End of Chapter 2

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(Author's Corner)

Hi peoples,

I think I wowed myself. This chapter is a real balance. Oh, and the fight? You'll see next chapter.

Meanwhile, I think I'll post up another KH story. It's a new story (not saved in the old files of Microsoft Word) and I thought of it long, loong ago though I can't put it into words. That way, I can get more people to my stories. Nice idea?

What are Sora and Riku doing? You'll find out!

animelover07