Title: Love at First Syllable

Summary: Kairi is called to Disney Castle for some odd reason. During her journey, she must face the one person she hasn't seen in a year; Sora. But...he just won't talk…

Chapter XI- My Little Cinderella. Pt.1

Disclaimer: …Nope! Still don't own them!

Last Time on Love at First Syllable: Kairi was held hostage by Scar, but Sora and the others were able to save her, with the sacrifice of stepping in harm's territory.

Her head lay lazily on her hand, as auburn locks fell on her face. Her gaze was set out the window of the Gummi Ship, but her mind continuously wondered off.

She had caused him to get hurt. He was attacked because she was stupid enough to rush to her feet, and fall off a cliff.

She took deep quivered breaths as she tried not to cry.

No, not this time. I'm willing to take the blame, and I will not cry.

Sora silently walked into her room. He had her mumbling from the navigation area, and heard her quivering breaths.

He walked closer to her, sat on the bed, and gave her hand a gentle squeeze.

She tore her gaze from the window to the person holding her hand. Her eyes were empty and emotionless…until she saw who was with her. Her eyes widened and a small gasp escaped her mouth as she quickly turned around, hiding her blush.

Sora gave a small smile as he grabbed her chin, turned her head towards him, and looked into her eyes.

"S…Sora," She started, after a long silence. "I'm sorry about…well, you know."

He just gave her his happiest smile.

"Hey, he'd do anything for you." Said a different voice.

They both turned their heads towards the door way, and saw Riku leaning on the wall.

"When you fell off that cliff, Sora was all set to jump off with you." He smiled.

"Sora!" She giggled. "You're such an idiot at times!"

He gave a cheesy grin as Riku left.

"Well, I'm still sorry about your wounds-"She whispered before his finger was placed on her lips, to end her sentence.

Her eyes widened as she thought of the last time this had happened. But, this time he didn't lean in to kiss her, he just gave her a hug. She sat there in shock, as she hugged him back.

As they sat there, hugging and talking, they heard a crash, along with alarms and red lights flashed everywhere.

The two ran out the room and where everyone else was.

"What's going on!" Kairi yelled, trying to get her voice over the alarms.

"We ran into a meter!" Riku shouted back. "We got to land on that world!"

They were all beamed out of the Gummi ship, and landed near a castle.

"Whoa!" Donald gasped. "It's huge!"

"Yup." Riku agreed as Sora nodded.

But, something was wrong…

Sora looked at the people around him. Donald…Goofy… Riku… Himself…

"Wait a minute! Where's Kairi!" Sora exclaimed.

Kairi groaned as she stood up. She was in a little room, with a bed of rocks, and a view of the whole town. (City?)

"Kairi!" a bell near the door called.

"Kairi!" There went the one next to it.

"Kairi!" The final one screamed.

She gasped as she ran around the room. "Uh…um…I-I'm coming!" She shouted as she ran out the door.

Kairi ran down the winding stairway to the 1st floor of this gigantic mansion she seemed to land in.

How do they know my name…?

She followed the strings to 3 rooms, several yards between them. She quietly opened the first door.

"Ex…excuse me. You…um, called?" She whispered in the dark room.

"YES! It's about time you got here! You're so much slower than Cinderella! Now, Take that pile of clothes over there," She pointed, "And wash them. Then get me breakfast! AND HURRY UP!"

"Uh…y-yes madam." Kairi whispered as she walked to the pile of filthy clothes, and picked them up.

"I have a name! It's Drizella! Idiot!" Drizella screamed as Kairi exited.

Kairi groaned as she walked to the next room. She was already carrying all she could, but her body told her to go to the next room. She dropped all the clothes as she entered the room she stood in front of.

"Good Morning…" She whispered, fearing the next person.

"Wash my clothes, bring me up fresh one's, get me breakfast, and tea, one and one-third spoonfuls." A red-headed monstrosity ordered.

"Yes…-" She glanced around the room and found her name. "-Anastasia." She finished, as she picked up the clothes, and headed to the last door.

"Hello Sora!" Cinderella smiled, welcoming them to her new home. "It's been a while!"

Sora bowed. "Hello Cinderella. Did anyone else arrive at this castle?" He asked.

"You mean Princess Kairi? She's not here, but I know where she is." She said as she scribbled something on a piece of paper. "Go to this address late at night. She'll be on the ground floor, near the back door."

Kairi gathered her courage as she entered the final door.

It was pitch black in the final room. The darkness in the room was so thick that you could taste it.

"Enter." An evil, calm voice spat out.

"Lady Tremaine…I presume?" Kairi asked.

"Correct. Now, your morning chores. Make breakfast, wash the dishes, clean the clothes, make the bed, sweep the hallways, mop the floors and wax them as well. Once they are finished, tell me, and you will get more chores to complete."

Kairi sighed as she left. "Yes, Lady Tremaine."

Sora and Riku sat around the castle, bored out of there minds. Why have fun when your other friend isn't there?

"So," Riku stretched out the word, as the uncomfortable silence left. "Where do you think Kairi is?"

Sora sighed. "I have no clue. But where ever she is, she better be okay…"

Well, that's chapter 11, part 1. Review, and there will be a part 2. Now, for you, my reviewers, I have a question:

Should Riku have a girlfriend introduced in the next chapter? If so, what is her name, personality, and what does she look like?

I thought of 2 ending for this story. A sad one, and a happy one. Should have both endings? Or just one?

Please let me know, and I'll go by majority rules. Remember, happiness is only a review away…

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