Another Small Wish

By Tsukisamu Sayako

Disclaimer: Standard disclaimer applies. I do not own Sora, Roxas, Kairi, or Riku. They belong to Square Enix.

Author's Notes: Sequel to "A Very Small Wish", another four short stories on wishes; this time made by different characters of Kingdom Hearts II. No special rating needed since there's nothing that merited a T or M rating. Unless you count the small act of affection Sora and Kairi shared in the first story as obscene…

Summary: To find a lucky coin to make a wish…

It had been weeks since the red-haired man awoke in Destiny Islands with his blond-haired companion. He didn't remember how he came to be in the world of Somebodies. He didn't remember how they came to be in possession of a little hut on a small island just off the horizon from that of the main island. He certainly didn't remember the events that occurred between his last moments in his life as a Nobody and between his first moments in his life as a Somebody. It was thus ironic that he could still remember his favorite catchphrase: "Got it memorized?"

For certain, he was confused as to how he came to exist in the world of light, with a heart no less. Every day as he walked to work, all he could think about was how he came to be and how Roxas came to be.

"Axel," came a boy's voice, so familiar to his ears but belonged to the wrong person. He turned and smirked as he laid his eyes on brown hair and blue eyes.

"Hey, Sora!" he greeted. "Where's Roxas?"

"I was about to ask you that question," Sora frowned as he caught up to the taller man.

The red-haired pyromaniac shrugged in response. "I didn't wait around for him before I left."

"Heading to work?"

"Yeah," he replied, yawning for dramatic effects. Sora laughed at Axel's obvious boredom of his work.

"At least it's good money, right?" he asked.

"Yeah…" He fell silent.

"Hey Axel, what was on your mind before you saw me?" asked Sora.

"Huh?"

"You seemed upset."

"Oh," Axel looked up at the sky as if looking for answers.

"Axel."

"Oh, sorry," he replied as he turned his attention back to the Keyblade master. "I was just wondering how I came to exist on the Destiny Islands. Of all the Nobodies, why me and Roxas?"

"Why not?" asked Sora. Axel bit his lower lip in guilt.

"Why not… Naminé?"

"I wouldn't know about that," the brown-haired boy replied.

"I wasn't kind, I wasn't even good," he hissed.

"You were selfless. You sacrificed yourself for Roxas, didn't you?" Sora said emphatically.

"I was cruel and selfish," Axel said coldly. "I wanted to see Roxas so badly that I was willing to hurt everyone around you to get Roxas back. I hurt Kairi and Naminé so I could see Roxas again."

"But they're all fine," said Sora. "You didn't hurt them."

"How would you know?" he spat. Sora didn't seem offended by his behavior.

"Neither Riku nor Kairi have shown any sort of dislike to you since you showed up. I don't hate you and Roxas certainly doesn't hate you."

"And what about Naminé?"

"Uh…" Sora paused. "You'd have to ask Kairi about that yourself."

"Maybe I will."

"If you're already feeling guilty for what you did as a Nobody, you shouldn't punish yourself that much. You're a Somebody now and with that comes a conscience. I'm sure you would never do what you did as a Nobody now."

Axel had no response for that.

When Sora saw that Axel won't reply to what he said. "Just think about that. Think about what Naminé would do if she were in your place, living amongst the Somebodies. Just think about it, would you?"

"Can a Nobody forgive?" Axel asked softly, looking back up at the sky.

"I wouldn't know. I was never a Nobody."

Axel sighed.

"Make a wish on something. It might make you feel better," said Sora. Axel blinked at the boy with disbelief. "Just try it before you mock it. Got it memorized?" Sora grinned. Axel laughed heartedly at the imitation and waved 'good-bye' to Sora as the boy entered his home.

He continued his way to his workplace, thinking about what Sora said. 'Make a wish on something.'

"Make a wish on what?" he asked aloud to no one in particular.

It was then that he noticed a golden glint on the ground. He blinked twice before looking at the item. It was a Munny coin.

"Well, what do you know… Maybe I can make my wish after all."

The red-haired man grinned as he picked the coin up and inspected it. The coin had shown signs of abuse with its scratched surface and dulled shine. He turned the coin around in his finger and felt the multitude of hands the coin had went through in its lifespan since it was minted. He grinned and brought the coin up to his lips.

He tenderly kissed the coin, closing his eyes as he whispered his one wish to the lucky Munny.

"I wish I could say 'I'm sorry' to Naminé in person."

:o And that's another story done. I will be posting the last story of the series later on this week. Thanks for reading. :)