Chapter 4: Remember, Memories.
How is it that sometimes…everything that you'd ever want to do would come true? How is it that sometimes everything that you'd ever want to do WON'T come true?
And when some of those things may just be a dream, you would till want the dreams to be kept alive, yet they'll always be in your memories.
Maybe the only way is to...
Keep Those Memories Alive.
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Sora P.O.V
I woke up and found myself in the same place I was yesterday, and if I'm not mistaken, I think I'm at Yuffie's house.
Funny how yesterday went by so slow, when it actually happened so fast.
I start to remember everything that has happened. Starting from the morning at school.
Every morning I would walk to school, greet everyone I know and don't, meaning the whole school probably, meet up with Roxas, some way or another get dragged into his little plan of spying Naminé, then Roxas would make a run for it to greet Naminé, making me run to catch up to him and then greet Naminé.
And then I'd see Kairi, who I hardly talk to, but I do see her every single day, by coincidence. I think.
Of course, I have seen Roxas talk to Kairi before, and sometimes I feel kind of envious of Roxas. Why can't I talk to her like that?
But I guess now that I'm stuck with her, I can, or I must.
I get out of the bed, look on the other side of the bed, and look at Kairi's bed. She's still asleep. I look at her peaceful face, and smiled slightly.
What am I smiling for?
"I see you're awake." Someone said, and I turned to look at the person. It was Yuffie. She grinned, and showed me a sign to go out of the room, not to disturb Kairi.
I nodded, and walked out. I sat across the table, and Yuffie handed me a cup of tea. I took it gratefully, and drank it slowly as it was still a bit hot.
"You did a great job yesterday, both of you." Yuffie said, smiling. "But it might have been a little tough for you guys, huh?" She said.
I smiled and laughed sheepishly. "I…guess so." I replied.
Yuffie laughed. "I understand, it was a pretty huge monster. It was the first time we had that kind of monster here…I wonder why it came suddenly." She said, thinking, but then she shrugged. "Oh well."
I looked at his cup of tea. I wasn't really thinking of anything; neither did he want to say anything. I slowly drank the tea again, and then heard a shuffled noise coming from the bedroom that Kairi and I currently occupied.
"Morning…" Kairi said sleepily, showing herself from the room.
Yuffie grinned. "Morning! I'll make you a cup of tea, is that ok?" She asked.
Kairi nodded. "Just what I need, thanks." She said, and sat down next to Sora.
"Good morning Kairi." I said to her heartily. She looked at me and smiled. I kind of thought she looks cute. I can't deny she's cute, but that doesn't mean I like her.
"Yesterday…was really great, huh?" She asked me, and she blinked her eyes sleepily.
"Yeah…something…really great." I said, remembering the weird experience from the deceased Knight of Strength.
"I had the strangest dream yesterday," Kairi said, "You know Idelia, the Goddess of Fate, she told me that she would help me all the way until the end." Kairi said.
I looked at Kairi curiously. Kairi looked across the table, her eyes having a far away look. "She told me that whenever I needed her strength, she would come instantly." Kairi finished.
"Oh…then, is that how you cast the fire spell?" I asked.
Kairi perked up, nodding. "Yeah! Wasn't it cool? I didn't know she was the one who actually helped me at first. But she's really nice." Kairi said.
I kept looking at Kairi. I had a feeling that Kairi would be really important somehow. I nodded. "She must be, to help you that way."
Kairi nodded as well. Soon, Yuffie came back with the tea.
"Sorry for taking long, I ran out of hot water and had to boil water." She said.
Kairi smiled gratefully. "It's ok, and thank you so much." She said, and drank it slowly.
Yuffie joined Kairi and I, witting where she sat across the table again. "So, when are you departing? You're traveling across countries, right?" She asked.
I nodded without thinking twice. "Yeah, well, I'm not sure when we're going to leave." I said, thinking.
Kairi thought for a moment too. "I think we should leave soon. There are some things we need to take care of." She said.
I heard what Kairi had said and thought again. I remembered that time when we had our first meeting with that strange, unknown man. Well, I did have a feeling that he wanted us to finish this matter fast.
I nodded after some time. "Kairi's right…we have to leave soon." I said.
Yuffie nodded. "Ok, but I don't think it's a good idea to leave today. There might be another one of those huge monsters some where out there, so you might have to wait till they settle down a bit. They'll probably settle down today, somewhere in the forest. That's what all the monsters here do, anyway. By tomorrow, you'll be able to get out easily, if you avoid those monsters." She said.
I nodded. "Okay, then we'll stay here today again, if it's okay with you." I said.
"Don't worry about that! I'd be happy to let you stay here, because I hardly have any guests like you here." She said, grinning.
"Thank you so much again." Kairi said.
"No probs." Yuffie said, showing a thumbs up sign.
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Kairi P.O.V
Well I don't know about Sora, but I'm kind of glad that we're staying here another day. I don't feel really ready to start on our journey. I have a feeling I won't be ready tomorrow as well, but we have to start…
"So I was wondering if you two wanted to get new clothes, because I don't think you could wear those the whole time, right. They look a bit uncomfortable for fighting anyway." Yuffie said.
I nodded. "That might be a good idea."
Sora shrugged. "Well, the easiest type of clothing I could wear is what I'm wearing now, a shirt and pants." He said.
"When you're fighting, you gotta fight in style. No one ever told you that before?" Yuffie asked, laughing.
I looked at her quizzically. "Really?" I asked.
"Nah, it's just better that way." Yuffie said, grinning.
"Well, I'd try fighting in style!" I said.
Sora shrugged. "Then I'll find something which comes in my 'style'." He said.
"Ok, let's go!!" Yuffie said, opening the door.
We went out, towards the market place. It wasn't too damaged from yesterday's attack, so, there were still many shops and Yuffie led us to a pretty huge shop, where she said the outfits here are magic.
And they were magic. After all, there were three fairies in front of the shop, each ready to make an outfit in an instant.
I hope it's not expensive.
"Oh hello Yuffie!" Said one of the fairies in a red dress.
"Morning Flora!" Yuffie said.
"Morning dear." She said, and then asked, "Who are these new friends of yours?"
"Oh, this is Kairi," Yuffie said, and I nodded, smiling, "and this Sora." Yuffie said, and he grinned.
Flora, Fauna and Merryweather looked at each other and nodded happily. "We've got just the thing for young Sora." Fauna said, smiling.
I was stifling my laughter. I wonder how Sora's going to like this. Yuffie grinned, but I could see she wanted to laugh too. Sora was looking at us quizzically.
Flora, Fauna and Merryweather pointed their wands towards Sora, and he was surprised, so he took a step back.
Yuffie and I watched, wondering what he would be wearing next.
Then the magic happened. He was engulfed in bright lights, and by the time I even tried to adjust my eyes to the lights, it was already gone and he was wearing…cool clothes.
"Not bad…" Yuffie said impressed.
He was wearing a hooded black T-shirt, fingerless gloves that reached half of his hand, and baggy pants which were a dull green, but it really matched him.
I looked at him. Or maybe I was practically staring at him. He was too cute right now. It's as if I'm going shopping for clothes with him. Without the magic.
Flora, Fauna and Merryweather were satisfied with their work. "At least we didn't mess up this time." Merryweather said.
"Hello, earth to Kairi…" Yuffie said, waving her hand in front of my face. "We know Sora's hott and all, but try not to get too lost." Yuffie said, which made me snap out of it immediately.
"Wha…" I tried to speak, but I was lost.
Sora scratched his head sheepishly. "I don't look that good, do I?" He asked.
I blushed. I looked away, and said, "You look cool."
Yuffie's eyes narrowed teasingly. "You know what that means, Sora? It means that she likes it!" She said.
What?! I turned to Yuffie sharply and my face looked like it was going to burst of embarrassment and anger. "No I don't!!" I yelled. Then I thought for a moment.
"I mean, I do like it, you really do look good, but it's…I mean, what I'm trying to say is…" I stuttered. I look like a Major Idiot right now.
Sora laughed, which made me blush more. "Ok, I get ya. Thanks." He said.
So cute!!
"Alright, now it's your turn, Kairi!" Yuffie said.
I nodded meekly. I wonder what I'm going to wear.
"Right, we have the perfect outfit for you as well, dear." Flora said, and smiled.
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Sora P.O.V
I looked at Kairi. I could see the faint blush on her cheeks, and I guess she really does think I look good. That's good, because I don't want to be fighting without style.
That's what Yuffie would say anyway.
So I guess it's Kairi's turn now. I wonder what she's gonna turn out to wear.
I watched the three fairies point their wands at Kairi. I laughed in my head, she looked so frightened.
The magic worked again, and this time, I see what had happened to me. The bright lights engulfed Kairi, and then it disappeared.
Kairi's clothes changed, and she looked really…cute.
She was wearing a pink hooded cloak, but it wasn't zipped up. Inside she was wearing black baggy pants and a white tank top.
The cloak looked big on her, but it looked comfortable.
Kairi looked at herself, and I could see she looked a bit unsure of herself. She looked at Yuffie, who grinned widely, and then she looked at me.
Well…I don't know what to say…but she does look good. "You look great." I said.
"Aw…he said you look 'great'." Yuffie said, emphasizing 'great'.
Kairi blushed, and so did I.
Yuffie chuckled. "Great job Flora, Fauna, Merryweather. How much?" She asked.
Flora smiled. "You know what's the usual." She said.
Yuffie grinned. "Alright, alright. Thanks a lot!" She said, and walked out.
Kairi and I watched Yuffie go. "Thanks a lot." I said, and followed Yuffie, while Kairi thanked them greatly, and then followed us out.
"Don't we need to pay them?" Kairi asked, catching up with Yuffie.
"First customers are always free." Yuffie said. "That's how they like business." She said.
"Oh…that's nice." I said.
"Yup, besides, I always go to them for my clothes." Yuffie said.
I looked back at Kairi. She was walking behind us, silently.
"Hey, wanna get some grub? I'm hungry." Yuffie said.
"Sure, but I'm not that hungry." I said.
Kairi nodded.
"Nonsense! You will need your energy!!" Yuffie said, patting Kairi's back.
Kairi coughed vehemently. It looks like Yuffie's pat is strong…scary…
"Ok, let's go to that place! They got good food there!" Yuffie said, pointing to a nice, comfortable looking café. I shrugged. Kairi followed.
We took a spot where we could see the statue of Idelia. Kairi looked at it, and then smiled. Yuffie wasn't sure why she was smiling, but I smiled as well, because I knew what happened.
"Anyway, tonight, there's a festival! Eat all you want kind of thing, ya know?" Yuffie said, happily. "The best part, fireworks!"
Kairi looked at Yuffie. Yuffie grinned at Kairi, and Kairi smiled brightly. She wasn't really acting like herself, I could tell. She's still not used to the fact this is real, I guess.
It is hard to believe that this is real. We are in a different world. But Kairi's starting to lighten up a bit. She looks like she's attracted to the fireworks.
"We can go, right?" Kairi asked.
"Of course! I'd die if I didn't!" Yuffie said.
Kairi laughed. At least she's laughing.
Soon, our food arrived, and then we chowed down. And then, we decided it was time to head back.
"But I still want to walk around." Kairi said meekly, feeling slightly embarrassed.
"Oh sure!" Yuffie said. "I think you know how things go around this place. I got some stuff to do, so I'll have to head back first." Yuffie said.
Kairi and I nodded. We watched Yuffie walk off, and then Kairi said, "I want to thank her."
I nodded. I knew who she was talking about. I'll have to thank that guy too.
We walked towards the statue of Idelia. Kairi smiled, and she stared at it for a long time. I didn't know what was going on, but something was happening.
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Kairi P.O.V
So I felt like an idiot saying that I wanted to thank Idelia. But I wanted to. She helped me a lot.
I'm sure Sora understands, he didn't really mind. And so I said my thanks to Idelia. I could feel her saying "You're welcome." to me.
After some time, I looked at Sora. "Ok…I'm done." I said.
He nodded. "She must have helped a lot, didn't she?" He asked.
I smiled. "Yeah…"
"Ok, my turn!" Sora said enthusiastically. "Let's go to the park, where he is." Sora said.
"Ok, I'd like to see him too." I said, and then we went to the park.
We saw the statue of Tentra. Sora scratched his head, and then said, "I didn't really have a good time learning how to fight with this guy though." He said.
I laughed. "I thought so."
"What's that supposed to mean?" Sora asked, pouting slightly.
I laughed even more. "I'm guessing you didn't." I said.
"Riiiighht…" Sora said.
"So…wanna just take a rest for a while? Maybe sit on that nice bench…" Sora asked.
I looked at the bench he was pointing at. It did look nice. But…it looked like any other bench in the park.
"O…k…" I said, and we walked over to it.
Then we started talking. Sora asked me about myself, and I just talked normally like I always did. Then I asked Sora about himself, and he started talking about himself too.
But…I never really bothered asking about his life, like his parents and does he have any other siblings or such like that.
"Do you have any younger brothers or sisters?" Sora asked.
I looked at him. Hurray for Sora!
"No…actually, I'm an only child, and my parents…aren't really my parents?" I said, not sure what I said.
"Um…ok…" Sora said. I bet he didn't understand that.
"I mean, I'm adopted. My parents passed away God knows when, and ever since then, my step-parents adopted me." I said. I don't know if that sounded right though…
"Oh…I'm…sorry." Sora said.
I laughed, and he looked at me confused. "What's there to be sorry for? I'm happy being with them anyway, not that I won't be if I was with my real parents." I said.
"Ok. At least you're happy." Sora said. I blushed slightly.
"Well, since you told me about your parents, I'll tell you about mine." Sora said.
"But…you don't have to." I said, feeling embarrassed.
"Oh, but I do." He said, grinning. "Well, I'm currently living with my mom. My dad's passed away a long time ago. I do know how he looks like though. He was a cool person. My mom used to say I look exactly like him." He said.
I imagined an older Sora. I smiled.
"Well, it kinda sounds embarrassing…" Sora said, scratching his head.
I chuckled. "Nah, I think it's pretty nice." I said.
Sora shrugged.
Then a moment of silence followed. I didn't know what else to say. What else do we talk about?
"Ice cream!" Sora shouted.
I looked at him, puzzled, and then laughed. He looked at me with that grin on his face.
"Um…Sora? Do you have any cash for that?" I asked.
He looked at me, and slowly a smile appeared. "Of course I dooooo." He said.
I raised an eyebrow at him. "Ok…."
"So, do you want one?" He asked me.
I shook my head. "Nah, that's ok."
I remember the time when I got an ice cream just after school with Selphie and Namine. And that time…Sora walked past. And I was such an idiot, because I kept staring at him…until my ice cream started to melt and drip on my shirt.
No, I'm not avoiding to eat ice cream because of that.
"Why?" Sora asked.
"Because…I'm the type of person who doesn't really like sweet stuff." I said.
That's true.
He frowned. "Oh come on…I don't wanna be the one eating ice cream only." He said, whining.
I couldn't help but laugh. He sounds so cute!
"Alright, I'll eat ice cream. Just…whatever flavour's okay with me." I said.
He brightened at my words. That's great.
So he went and got our ice cream.
For some reason, I can't help remembering the times when Sora was always somewhere near me in school. And I remember seeing him in the park near my house, with a small kid. Maybe he's Sora's cousin or something.
So I remember almost every memory I had of him, starting from day 1 of my crush.
"Kairi." Sora said.
I snap out of my daydreaming, and looked up.
"I got you strawberry." He said.
I like strawberry. I really do.
"You know why?" He asked.
"Um…nope, why?" I asked back.
"Because your hair reminds me of strawberries." He said.
I thought my hair looked more like red apples, but ok.
I laugh anyway. "Thanks." I said.
He grins. "No probs."
I see him eating a chocolate ice cream. "Did you buy chocolate because your hair reminds you of chocolates?" I asked.
He looks at me. And keeps looking at me.
Maybe I asked the wrong question.
"I guess." He said.
He was thinking. Wow, he was thinking about why he bought chocolate.
"Well, my favourite is chocolate, so that's the most reason why I bought chocolate, but your right, my hair does remind me of chocolate!" He said, happy.
Hahahaha.
"Let's make memorable moments together more often." I said, or rather I blurted out.
"Huh?" He asked me.
"Nothing. Just something in my mind." I covered up coolly.
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Author's Notes: Hah, how was that! Ok…R&R please!!