Chapter 1
The sun was already high in the sky by the time Sora returned to his home on Destiny Islands. He laid back in his bed, his 20 year old body feeling every urge to sleep away the pain that he recognized all to well emitting from his rear.
He fell asleep with dreamless rest and awoke three hours later to the sound of coffee brewing. Opening his innocent-stricken eyes, he yawned and stretched, then preceded to pick up a book and fix his morning java.
It was almost 8 o´clock in the morning when he finally made it to the shower to soak his aching body.
Nobody knows who I really am
I never felt this empty before
And if I ever need someone to come along,
Who's gonna comfort me, and keep me strong?
-Hey, Sora! Are you here?-
A soft voice made it´s way up the stairs, down the hallway and into the bathroom where Sora´s eyes shot awake again. He had only been able to gain half an hour of sleep and became a new person due to this.
-Hold on one moment Riku.-
-If we don´t hurry, you´ll miss the contest.-
Sora climbed out of the tub, still aching slightly, but not enough to show it. Heading to his room, first checking to be sure that Riku wouldn´t spot his naked self, he dressed himself in a black turtle neck sweater and black jeans.
Afterwards, the two boys made their way to the near by city of Tristaru Island by train. As the rounded vehicle continued on the carved path, Sora rested his head against the window, watching the rain that tapped against the glass, filling the ears of a victim with remourseful memory.
We are all rowing the boat of fate
The waves keep on coming and we can't escape
But if we ever get lost on our way
The waves would guide you through another day
-Hey Sora, you awake?-
-Yeah.-
The train came to a stop outside of a small loading dock which the two boys stepped onto, then continued to walk.
-Do you have it ready?-
-Yeah-
-How does it go?-
-Nobody knows who I really am, Maybe they just don't give a damn. But if I ever need someone to come along…-
I know you would follow me, and keep me strong
-Sounds depressing Sora.-
-Yeah-
-Are you feeling alright?-
-Yeah-
And every time I see your face
The ocean heaves up to my heart
You make me wanna strain at the oars, and soon
I can see the shore
Oh, I can see the shore
When will I see the shore?
I want you to know who I really am
I never thought I'd feel this way towards you
And if you ever need someone to come along,
I will follow you, and keep you strong
And every time I see your face
The ocean heaves up to my heart
You make me wanna strain at the oars, and soon
I can see the shore
I wish I could find the shore.