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 XIV – Gaining What Was Lost
Disclaimer: …Nope! Still don't own them!
Last Time on Love at First Syllable: The Princess has returned to Radiant Garden. What unfolds here is anyone's guess.
Cloud and Kairi had rushed back to Merlin's house as fast as their legs would carry them. They burst through the doors, and caused all the people inside to stir.
"WE HAVE A NEW HOME!" Kairi shouted as loud as she could.
Sora looked up with confusion at this insane auburn-haired young woman who had entered the house.
"Mgghmm… five….more…minutes…" Sakura mumbled, rubbing her sparkly light blue eyes.
Riku just smiled at his little sister as he held Kumiko's hand.
"The…the castle! Look at it!" Kairi shouted as she ran back outside.
Everyone gasped at the castle. Who knew it was this beautiful? But, on top of that, the whole town had changed.
Every house had a yard full of flowers and fruit bushes and trees. The streets were made of marble, and there was a beautiful fountain showing Kairi when she was younger, and as she was now.
They happily ran to the castle, with small click clacks of each step.
When they arrived at the castle doors, Kairi knocked and watched as they slowly opened to reveal thousands of Shadow Heartless.
Everyone took a few steps back, but Kairi stayed fixed in her spot.
She lifted her hands in front of her heart; each palm facing each other, as a golden glow was floating between them. She took in a short breath, and blew into the light, with turned into dust, and floated around the Heartless.
They all watched in amazement as each Heartless grew taller, and began to take on human forms.
A fairly young woman walked over to Kairi and smiled the sweetest smile ever.
"Princess Kairi… We were all so scared that you were caught. Thank you for saving us." She bowed and allowed the guests in.
The halls were filled with gold-like floors, and diamond chandeliers that shimmered in the light. Each stairway had a crimson red carpet with golden fringes. This castle was obviously made for someone of high rank and importance.
Kairi walked around, and began to explore. Though, when she got to one certain door, a butler quickly blocked it.
"I'm sorry Miss, but I cannot let you in. King's orders." He spoke in a monotone voice.
"But, my father is dead." She informed him.
"Yes, we know, but we are supposed to follow orders, even when that person passes away." He simply spoke back.
She sighed in defeat as she said "Fine…" and walked away.
I'll find a way in there…
Everyone continued to look around in awe, until it came time to sleep. Each person was assigned a different room, but Sora and Kairi had to share one, for her own safety.
Kairi walked off the bathroom,which had marble all over it, and came back out within two minutes. She walked into the room, and watched as Sora's jaw dropped.
She was dressed in a tissue-paper black silk sundress gown. Her hair was pulled up into a bun, held by a black ribbon with little hairs sticking out here and there.
Kairi looked Sora over, as he was wearing nothing but boxers. His toned muscles were tanned from all his travels, as his face was a tint of pink, probably from her choice in wardrobe.
They climbed into their separate beds, and fell asleep, but in the middle of the night, Sora rose from his bed, and walked over to Kairi's. He watched as her mouth slightly widened with each breath, and her eyes tighten and loosen. He wondered what she was dreaming about as a smile crossed his face. He planted a small kiss onto her forehead and whispered into her ear "I love you, Kairi."
She seemed to relax at his touch and words, but as he stood to walk back to his bed, he noticed that she had tears running down her face.
"No…" She mumbled.
Sora bent next to her again, and held her hand.
She shifted in her sleep as more tears crawled down her cheeks. He wiped them away with his thumb and began to whisper in her ear.
"Kairi, I'm here."
She shifted more as she began to sob. "No….don't go…."
"Kairi, I never leaving you. I'll always be here." He gave her another kiss on her cheek which seemed to stop her nightmare. Little did her know what really bothered her.
Kairi sat in a dark and lonely room. She just sat there, not feeling any emotions or pain. She was completely numb.
"Kairi…" a man's voice circled her, as nothing but piercing blue eyes stared into her soul. "I know what you fear, what makes you feel guilty. I know how to make you kill the ones you love the most."
"No…" She mumbled as tears were drawn to her eyes.
"Oh, yes. In the next few days, I will control you. You are powerless towards me." He smirked.
The next thing she saw was Sora. He looked at her, and began to walk away. "No…don't go…" she whispered as she began to cry.
Don't leave me alone and powerless in the dark…
Yes, yes, I know. It was a short chapter, but chapter 16 will be much longer. It has a better part to it. Now, we must all give a HUGE thanks to my bestest buddy, Mamoru-Chan for editing this chapter! Thanks a bunch buddy! I owe ya HUGELY!
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