A/N: Hey guys. Sorry that my first chapter was too short but I'll make it up to you guys and sorry if it's a bit confusing but things will clear up in this chappie. Okay, on with the story. Oh yeah, one more thing, Kairi will be having flashbacks. The first chapter was one of her flashbacks. Simply said, in this story there will be a lot of flashbacks. That's all.
Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts (Darn!) or anything related to it.
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Chapter 2: Sad, Happy, Sad, Happy, Sad
"KAIRI! Are you listening?" shouted Namine while waving her hand in front of Kairi's face. The redhead snapped out of her daze and turned abrubtly to her twin. They were at Twilight Town's famous café, Café de Fleur. The sky was blue as ever while the sun was glowing like a beautiful gem there. Many people were there as well, they were either chatting or just simply enjoying the scenery. Kairi sipped her cappucino slowly, looking back to Namine.
"Huh? Sorry, Namie. What were you saying?" she asked, the blurness toned in her feminine voice.
"I was just asking you if you want to go to the mall after our violin lesson. What were you thinking of?" asked the blonde girl, munching on her chewing gum. Kairi just replied with a smile as she thought back of the flashback she had just witnessed a few minutes ago. Why do I still think of you? Its been like about 5 years when I last looked at your face. Why is your voice still in my mind?
"Kairi, ya okay?" Namine asked, concerned to Kairi's recent daydreaming.
Kaii smiled again to her sister and nodded. "Uh, yeah. Lets hit the mall. I need to buy a pick for my guitar anyway,"
"I need to buy some pencils. Most of mine have been bitten by Kiko," (By the way, Kiko is Namine's cat and there will soon be a cat named Kiki which is Kairi's)
They paid for their drinks and headed home to prepare for their dreaded violin lessons. They actually liked playing the violin. The thing they didn't like was their teacher or instructor. At 4 in the afternoon sharp, their teacher arrived. Both of the girls stood up politely and wished her good afternoon.
"Afternoon ladies. Namine, I hope you practiced a lot because I am going to give your violin test earlier then Kairi's," said Mrs Winter. She was fairly old but still, she was strict to manners and her lessons.
"Yes, ma'am," said Namine while rolling her eyes.
"Now then, shall we begin our lesson," claimed Mrs Winter, picking her own violin out. The twins followed suit and got ready to play. The harmonious sounds filled the mansion, it soothed everyone there. The soft music made the birds sing and the flowers dance. Namine was truly talented at this and she was hoping to be in an orchstra one day. She always had a passion for soothing music that would calm her in anyway. That is why violin was her favourite instrument.
After their lessons were done, the twins went to their rooms and started to get ready. Kairi began to brush her shoulder-length auburn hair, it shimmered under the suns rays. She put on a tank top and a blue denim skirt, simple yet elegant. She looked at the clock and noticed that she had a few more minutes left before she had to meet Namine at the garage. Debating on what to do, she took out her yearbook when she was in 4th grade. Her fingers began flipping through the pages, her eyes trying to find the picture of her need. She finally found the picture she was looking for.
Her class photo…
FLASHBACK
"Okay, class. Today, we will be taking our class photo for the yearbook. I want all of you to smarten yourselves up before 7th period. You may go for you're recess now," said Mrs.Fautley. The students didn't waste any time and ran to the cafeteria with their lunches. Kairi and Namine went to their regualr table and sat down, opening up their food for the day. "Namie, after recess, can you follow me to the bathroom? I want to look nice for my picture," said Kairi, sipping her chocolate milk.
"No prob," replied Namine,
Kairi smiled and began to chew on her sandwich. Both talking on the latest gossip like normal girls would do, laughing and gigling along the way. While they were having fun, a soft feeling came upon Kairi's shoulder. For it was quite light, she didn't realise it but frankly, Namine did. Her blue eyes widened as she dropped the muffin she held, staring to it. A pitch scream came out from her mouth, startling Kairi.
"Namine, what's wrong?"
"Kairi…there…is…a…spider…on…you-…your…shoulder!!!"
Kairi arched an eyebrow, she slowly reached for her shoulder. Her fingers brushed against something hairy. Fearing the worst, she turned her head and saw a great hairy spider on her shoulder. She screamed when she saw this. With panic, she grabbed the spider and threw it on the floor. Kairi's heart was beating madly, sweat trickled down. Everyone had their attention to her, wondering what the commotion was about. Namine calmed her sister down, Kairi held her chest with pain as her eyes glared to the insect.
Just then, they heard 2 voices laughing behind them hysterically.
"Oh my god, you should have seen the look on your face when you screamed!" said a brown haired boy. She turned to the voice and her fear turned to anger. She quickly recovered from her shock and stormed to him.
"That wasn't funny, Sora. I have phobia of spiders. You shouldn't do that to people. You're such a jerk," shouted Kairi.
"Aw, come on Kairi. You have to learn to accept pranks, Ms.Always serious and no fun," said Sora, chuckles still coming from him.
"At least I'm not an immature freak that always pranks innocent people,"
"Yeah, Sora. Why can't you leave my sister alone? Its like you like her or something," said Namine, defending her sister.
"NO WAY!!" yelled Kairi and Sora in unison.
"Oooooh, I think my bro has a crush," joined a blonde haired boy, who was standing beside Sora.
"Shut up, Roxas. You're not helping,"
KRRINNNNGGGG. The bell rang indicating that recess was over rang. "Come on, Namine. Lets leave these losers and fix up ourselves for the picture," huffed Kairi and roughlly brushed past Sora as the girls then ran to the bathroom. They bursted in and went straight to the mirrors, Kairi took out her comb from her pocket. "Urgh, I can't stand that Sora. Ever since we were 7, he hasn't stopped pranking us," said Kairi while fixing up her hair.
"Yeah, but mostly he's been pranking you,"
"I know...hey, for the last time, I don't like him. So stop thinking that, k? Why can't he be like a normal 10 year old boy?" asked Kairi. Her twin just shrugged, fixing her clip. Kairi heaved a deep sigh as she finished dolling herself up and smiled to her reflection. "Oh well. Lets go. I'm done," she said and they left the bathroom. The girls then ran to the auditorium where the picture was being taken. They arrived just in time and sat down at the second row beside their other classmates.
"Alright, is everybody here?" asked Mrs.Fautley, standing in front of the students. The class monitor began to count and nodded to his teacher. The teacher then told the photographer that they were ready. "Okay everyone, smile," said the photographer, getting behind his camera and got ready to snap their photo.
"Hey, Kairi. Make sure there's no spider on your shoulder," said Sora while holding back laughs. Unfortunately, Kairi was standing in front of Roxas and beside Roxas was Sora. Kairi just stuck out her toungue at him and he did the same thing. There was a flash.
"Okay. All done," said the photographer and took his camera off the stand, placing it back into its case. The students stood from their position and followed their class teacher out, wondering how their photo would come out. Kairi realised what her position was when the photo was being taken so she rushed to the photographer.
"Wait. I wasn't ready," said Kairi.
"Sorry. No re-do's," replied the man and left with his equipment. Kairi was devastated. She always wanted to look nice for her pictures and thanks to someone, her 4th grade class photo was ruined. She gritted her teeth and walked up to Sora.
"I hope you're happy. You have managed to ruin my photo," said Kairi and stormed off, banging the doors open. Sora smirked with triumph and continued talking to Roxas, to how his master plan of ruining her photo worked…or did it?
End Flashback
Kairi laughed to that memory. How naïve and small she was. How silly I was. Wonder what happened after that? A frown formed to her lips when she remembered
Oh yeah. We moved to Twilight Town and moved to this mansion. Now me and Namie are 15. Time flies by so fast. I wonder how he looks like now?
She blushed when she tried to imagine him. Quickly shaking her head, she regained from her fantasy. Why do I still remember that jerk? He has caused me so much misery. He doesn't deserve to be in my thoughts. I should be thinking of my boyfriend. Why am I not thinking of Seifer?
A knock interrupted her deep thinking. Kairi glanced to the door and quickly hid the album. "Come in," she ordered. The door flung open and one of the maids entered, bowing to Kairi. "Miss Kairi, Miss Namine asked me to ask you if you wouldn't mind going to the garage now?" asked the maid.
"Oh, yes. I'll be there in 2 minutes," said Kairi. The maid nodded and closed the door. Kairi sighed as she looked back to the album. "Stupid Sora…," she muttered before she fixed herself up once more and went to the garage. She saw Namine leaning on the garage door, her handbag over her shoulder.
"Hey, lets go," said Kairi, standing in front of her. Namine nodded and they went inside one of the limousines. Eventhough they have their own cars, their father insisted on them using the limousine more because he was afraid Xemnas would sleep during his job.
"What took you so long?" asked Namine as they both got in the limousine.
Kairi just kept quiet, deciding on not to inform Namine on her recent flashbacks. Not because Kairi was secretive but she knew Namine would tease her if she did. "Where to, ladies?" asked Xemnas.
"To the mall," replied Namine. Xemnas nodded and drove out of the garage and headed to the mall. The ride there was silent. Kairi stared out of the window, her eyes gazed out. The sky was clear and the clouds formed was designed weirdly on it. Kairi giggled softly.
His eyes were as blue as this. What? Why is it him again? Come on, think of Seifer. Now!
When they reached the mall, the girls got out and told Xemnas to wait for them. They entered and agreed on going straight to their favourite store, Gurlz, galz & ladiez. That store not only sold make up and accessories, it was on of the most visited stores by the female community of all ages. The Sodanomi twins happened to be regular customers there so since they were one of the most often shoppers there, they received discounts on certain items.
Kairi began browsing through the goods sold there, looking for her fav lipstick. Cherry strawberry mint. She rummaged through the lipsticks and opened new colors, searching for anything new to impress her man. Seifer would always say her lips were delicious looking. Kairi took that as a compliment somehow. She smiled. Seifer was a great guy to her. He was always there and he would always know how to make her happy. As she was searching aimlessly around that section, her eyes saw someone familiar there. What? What is Seifer doing here? Is he buying me a gift? How sweet.
She was just about to call his name when she saw him holding someone's hand. She was confused to this and her eyes went to the owner of the hand. Her heart wrenched when she saw the owner. A girl. And not just any girl. He was holding Tifa Lockheart's hand. Her mortal enemy. (Besides Sora) Tifa and Kairi would always comepte to see who was better at things. Kaii was shocked to see Seifer holding Tifa's hand. To make matter even more worst, Seifer turned around and smiled to the black haired girl. She smiled back and placed her arms around his neck, leaning in and finally gave him a soft kiss. On the lips.
Kairi's world was shattered right there. The guy she loved was making out with her enemy. Why? What did Tifa have that she didn't? Why was she wrong about Seifer? How could she had trusted him?
"Hey, Kai. What's wrong?" asked Namine who saw Kairi standing there with a surprised expression. When she saw what Kairi was looking at, Namine gaped and looked to Kairi worriedly. "Kai…," The redhead couldn't stand it anymore. 2 years of being in a relationship and he ruined it like that. She couldn't contain her anger no longer. She clenched her knuckles and walked up to Seifer. Seifer saw Kairi coming up to them, he quickly parted from Tifa's lips.
"Kairi, Its not what it……" But before he could finish, Kairi punched him. Hard. "That's it Seifer. We are through. THROUGH!" yelled Kairi with all her might. She then turned to Tifa who smirked evilly. Kairi huffed and ran out of the store. Namine ran towards them, giving a glare to a bloody nose Seifer before running out, chasing her siser. Kairi reached the limousine and slammed the door open. She closed it shut, waking up a dozing Xemnas. "Is something wrong?" he asked, yawning afterwards. Kairi wiped the tears that fell and turned the other way.
"No, nothing,"
Namine reached the limousine and entered, sitting beside Kairi. She put a comforting arm around Kairi who began to sob and cry. She told Xemnas to bring them home as fast as possible. He nodded and drove back to the Sodanomi mansion. Kairi was heart broken. Destiny was so cruel to her. How could he? The one boy she thought was perfect had gone and ruined her life like that. Namine patted her sister's head and whispered comforting words. That was all she could do.
When they reached home, the first thing Kairi did was stormed off to her room. She banged the door shut after coming in and locked it. She then threw herself on the four-poster bed and began to cry. How could Seifer do that? He was the most perfect guy I have ever met… She cried until she was too tired and started to doze off.
After a few hours in there, Namine started to get worried. What if Kairi had done something she would regret. Due to her concern, she unlocked the door with her spare key and found a slumbering Kairi on the bed. Namine sighed with relief and slowly crept to her sister, stroking her auburn hair.
I wish I could help you…
She then remembered something. Whenever Kairi was depressed, she would always eat some of her favourite treats to calm her down and cheer her up. Namine smiled and tucked Kairi properly before grabbing her car keys and went to the garage. She rode her porche and drove to the nearest candy store and bought her twin's fav chocolates. She rushed back to Kairi's room and placed the choco's on Kairi's dresser. Turning around, she smiled to her sister and closed the door softly, allowing her sister to resume her deep sleep.
When Kairi finally woke up, she yawned and stretched. Remembering what she had seen, a deep sigh escaped her befoe she turned her head and found the choco's with a note. A confused expression came upon her drowsy face as she grabbed the choco's and read the note.
Feel better. Eat this. It will cheer you up!
"Namine," whispered Kairi with a smile. She held the chocolates tightly and changed her attires. Finished doing so, she went downstairs to find her twin. One of the butlers told her she was at the theatre room. Kairi hurriedly went there and grinned when she saw her twin eating popcorn while watching 'Mean Girls'. Kairi slowly entered the room and tip toed closer to her. Namine was too engulfed into the movie to notice Kairi's entrance.
Kairi neared Namine and when close enough, Kairi's fingers tickled the sides of Namine, making her jump with shock. "Gotcha," said Kairi, grinning sheepishly.
"Very funny. Come sit beside me," said Namine, patting the empty seat beside hers. Kairi smiled and sat down, eating some of the popcorn straight away. While munching slowly, Namine stared to her sister. "You ok?" she asked, turning back to the movie.
"Yup, thanks. Forget that jerk and move on. That's what I'm going to do," said Kairi, eating the choco's that Namine gave her.
"Yeah. You do that. I'm going to take my sketchbook and show you a picture of you and Kiki. Might cheer you up more," said Namine and stood up to get her sketchbook. Kairi took a handful of popcorn and stuffed it in her mouth. Eventhough she said she was okay, a slight pain was still emdoded in her heat but she knew she'd get over Seifer and find another guy. Someone better, funnier, more sweet, charming…
Someone like Sora…
She blushed when a thought of him came to her mind. She quickly shook it out and focused back to the movie. But she didn't get enough time to do so for suddenly, a scream was heard. Kairi was startled by this and quickly got up, running towards the scream. It was coming from Namine's room.
"Namie, are you okay?" asked Kairi, barging into the room. There was Namine on the floor, holding something. Pages and papers were surronding her, Kiko purred on Namine's bed. "What happened?" asked Kairi, leaning down to Namine's side.
"Look at my sketchbook. Its ruined," said Namine while showing Kairi a torned book.
"Oh my god. Who did it?"
"It was Kiko. I saw him biting on my book. Now all my sketches are ruined. Plus, this book is from grandma," said Namine almost in tears.
"Don't cry Namie. We can get you another one," said Kairi, patting her twin's back.
"Nothing can replace my sketches. Nothing,"
Kairi bit her lip, wanting to comfort her sister. But how? That book was special and irreplacable for their grandmother was out of town and rarely there to visit them. She wanted to make her sister stop crying and thought of how to do so. Kairi remembered something and left Namine for a while. She ran up to her room and took out a book and rushed back to Namine's room. She bent down to the sobbing girl and handed the book to her twin. "Here. I bought this for you in Hawaii but I forgot to give it to you," said Kairi. Namine looked to the item and gasped with surprise. It was a sketchbook with a tropical island drawn in front with Namine's name on the sea written in gold. The pages were clear white and at the back, glitters and drawn shells patterned it.
"Oh, Kai. Its pretty,"
Namine then opened the sketchbook and saw a picture of her and Kiko. "Did you draw this?" asked Namine with surprise.
"I know. It sucks. I tried my hardest," said Kairi.
"No. This is good. Very good," said Namine and hugged her twin. "Thank you," Kairi smiled, happy that she had made her smile once more. "Come on, lets go back to our movie," suggested Kairi, Namine nodded. They exited Namine's room and trampled downstairs, racing like they always did. Laughing and giggling, they then saw two people at the hallway of their home. They made their way there and were shocked to see their parents.
"Mom! Dad!" they cied out, hugging their parents immediately.
"How are my girls doing?" asked Mr Sodanomi, hugging them.
"We're good. What are you doing here? Aren't you guys supposed to be at Neverland on a buisness trip?" asked Kairi. Mr Sodanomi turned to his wife who nodded to him. Kairi and Namine arched their eyebrows, wondering what happened.
"Well, girls. We have an anoucement to make. We have decided that home tuition is not good for you so...we are going to send you to Twilight Boarding School instead," said Mr Sodanomi. Kairi and Namine's eyes popped wide open and they frowned instantley.
"What?!" said the twins.
"Its one of the finest schools in Twilight Town and you'll be perfect there for only people of our status are allowed,"
"That's so unfair! I don't want to go to a boarding school!" whined Namine.
"Me neither. Plus, the kids there will be rich which means snobbish people," added Kairi, corssing her arms.
"No buts and no excuses. Go get packing. Your first day starts next week and I'm sure you'll make friends easily," said Mr Sodanomi. The twins groaned and sighed with depession.
"This is going to be one long year then," said Kairi.
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That's all I can type. Please review and give me more ideas so I can make this story better. Till the next chapter!
Editted: January 2007