Epilogue

Sora stared into the mirror, not liking what he was seeing. It was practically the first time going to something formal, first time wearing a tux, yet he couldn't seem to look sharp. Riku stood in the corner, laughing his head off, not helping one bit.

"Honestly, Sora," he said, looking at his reflection, "The gentleman look doesn't suit you."

Sora knitted his eye brows, angered, "I'm only doing this because Kairi wants me in a tux. Otherwise I wouldn't be wearing this."

Riku still laughed, "Still...you look like a scream."

"Well what are you gonna wear?"

"I'm going in just this," Riku gestured himself. After some convincing, he finally decided he was going to go to the ball, even if he didn't have a date. He was wearing his normal clothes and promised himself that if he didn't like the ball, he would leave.

Sora sighed, feeling defeated, "Well, I better go get Kairi. I suppose it's the gentleman thing to do, to go pick her up."

"Go get her, tiger."

Sora laughed nervously and left his house, starting towards the cabana, where Kairi and Selphie were getting ready for the ball. He hesitantly knocked on the door.

"Come in," he heard Selphie say from inside. He waited for a few minutes, a little afraid he was going to be made fun of because of his attire, but opened the door anyway.

"Oh my goodness!" Selphie exclaimed, "Don't you look handsom. Kairi, take a look."

Kairi came walking down the stairs from the second floor. Sora couldn't help but stare dreamily at her. She was wearing a long white dress, similar to a wedding dress, and long white sleeves. She looked surprised to see him.

"Wow," she said upon looking at him, "I never knew you could look so good in a suit."

"It's a tux," Sora said shyly, "You don't think it looks bad?"

Kairi walked down the last few steps and walked over to him, kissing him on the cheek, "Nope," she said with her smile.

Selphie looked out the window, "Oh look, is that your ride, the big ship?" she said, pointing to the window.

Sora looked at it and nodded, "Yep, that's it," he turned to Kairi, "You ready?"

Kairi nodded, "Ready as I'll ever be!"

The ship landed in the Gummi Hanger and opened it's door. Donald was the first to get out. He was greeted by the king. Then it was Sora and Kairi, looking as though they were getting married. They were greeted by the king also. The last to get out was Riku.

"Goofy," Riku said, looking back at the ship, "Why aren't you comming?"

"Got one more person to pick up," he said, preparing to close the door, "Don't worry, it's a surprise. You'll see."

He closed the door and the Gummi Ship took off again. The king escorted the four of them to the ballroom. Everybody was already there: Ariel, now walking on her two legs. Aladdin, Genie, Jasmine, even Hercules, who found time in his busy schedule to be there. All the people from Sora's adventures were present.

The music started and Kairi and Sora went off to dancing while Riku stood off to the side eating the food. He was thinking about Victoria. How sad it was to say goodbye to her. He promised he would come and visit her. But he wasn't sure how often he could.

It was about halfway through the ball when Riku decided he wasn't having any fun and wanted to leave. Before he could reach the door, King Mickey stopped him.

"Wait," he said, "I want you to bring in the guest from the Gummi Hanger. You know, the one Goofy went to go get. Then I'll let you decide if you want to leave."

Riku shrugged, seeing there was nothing better to do and agreed to go. The Gummi Ship had already landed and the door was opening. Goofy stepped out.

"Come on," he said to the person still inside the ship, "Riku's here."

A girl stepped out. But Riku didn't recognize her at first. She was very pretty in her elegant red dress and her hair tied up and curled. But when Riku looked into her eyes, he knew. It was Victoria.

"What are you doing here?" Riku said in astonishment.

"King Mickey invited me," she said, stepping down the stairs to him, "I hope I didn't come too late."

Riku listened to the slow music comming from the ballroom, "Looks like you came in just in time."

She smiled and kissed him, "I love you," she whispered.

"I love you too," he said back.

THE END