Khknight: I thank God for school breaks. Even if it's short, like Thanksgiving break!

Everyone: -sitting at dining table-

Sora: Pass the ham please.

Riku: -throws pig at him-

Sora: -squawks like a turkey- -falls backwards after catching pig-

Khknight: -ahem- Well, I'm glad this thanksgiving is turning out well. Kairi? If you will.

Kairi: Disclaimer: Khknight doesn't own anything. Pass the mashed potatoes.

Khknight: -grabs bowl full of mashed potatoes- Passing.

Sora: -pig on top and face turning blue- Can't...breathe...

Moon and Sky

Chapter 4 Connection

Sora and Kairi spent lunch together one day. She had a salad and he had a drink. Rikku and Namine smiled happily at this sight. However, Riku was getting angrier by the second.

"How dare he come in contact with her." he growled. Rikku and Namine shot disgusted looks at him.

"Leave them alone, Riku." Rikku growled back. Namine nodded in agreement.

"Yeah, it's nice to see them happy." Namine added. Riku shook his head. Then, he got an idea.

"Hey Rikku, that guy you like is over there." he replied, pointing at him at a seperate table. Rikku's eyes shaped into hearts. She ran over and started a conversation.

"What are we gonna do with you?" Namine wondered. Riku kept his eyes glued on Sora and Namine. He detested their friendship more everyday.

"How can they be friends?! She's a prep and he's an emo. It's basically illegal for members of seperate cliques to interact!." he explained. Again, Namine shook her head.

At where Sora and Kairi were, they continued to eat their lunch and talk, absolutely unaware of their audience.

"Kairi? Can I ask you something?" Sora asked. Kairi nodded.

"Sure, what is it?" she replied as she finished her salad. Sora turned away.

"Would you," he started hesitantly,"like to accompany me to a visit to my mother?" Kairi dropped her fork.

H-his mo-mother?! Okay, Kairi. Clear your head and decide. Stay calm. Stay calm. she thought. Kairi pulled together words in her head and spoke.

"I would be honored." she replied. Sora smiled slightly and looked down.

"We'll leave on Saturday. I'll pick you up." he replied. She nodded and sipped her drink.

Elsewhere, their plan was heard. All of it, by Rikku, Namine, and Riku. After lunch, the trio met behind the gym.

"Aha! I know what he's planning!" Riku said, pointing his finger in the air.

"Yeah? What's that Smartass Holmes?" Namine replied smartly.

"He clearly wants her to be his girlfriend so he's going to introduce him to his mother for approval!" he theorized. Rikku and Namine thought for a minute.

"Actually, that may be true." Rikku commented. Namine nodded in agreement.

"Should we follow? Just to make sure?" she asked. Riku immediately nodded.

"We have to. Kairi's at stake here. We gotta protect her." he replied. Rikku shook her head.

"I can't make it." she stated. Namine and Riku replied with confused expressions.

"Why not?" Namine asked. Rikku grinned.

"I got a date with Gippal! He's so cute when he's shy!" she cheered. She skipped away grinning.

"Who's Gippal?" Riku asked. Namine slapped him.

"You're such an idiot." she replied.

Saturday

Sora picked up Kairi in the morning. Both of them wore black and white. They hopped in his car and drove off. Little did they know, they were about to be followed.

"Ready?" Riku asked. Namine nodded. "Let's go then." he pulled out of a nearby street and followed Sora. Soon, they merged into the highway. The whole time, they hid behind traffic. Eventually, they exited and turned right. Then, they stopped after a few miles. Riku was surprised by their destination.

"A graveyard?" Riku asked. Namine thought.

"Maybe his mom works as a cop and is investigating a case." she theorized. Riku shrugged.

"We won't find out sitting here." he replied. They got out and silently and slowly followed Sora and Kairi. They walked up to a gravestone and kneeled. Riku and Namine hid behind a bush. Sora laid a bouquet of flowers and prayed. Kairi did the same.

"What's going on?" Riku asked. Namine got angry and slapped him.

"Don't you get it you moron? His mother kicked the bucket!" she exclaimed quietly. Riku grew melancholy. This whole time he detested him. But he had no parents. How could he be so cruel in this time?

Sora silently shed a tear. "Mother, I'm sorry I couldn't protect you. I'll be better this time. I'll take care of grandma." he said. Kairi watched and smiled at him. He stood up and took her hand. They left for another gravestone while Riku and Namine got up and walked over to the gravestone and read the inscription.

Chidori Kanota

Febuary 10, 1968-April 25, 2006

Loving Mother, Angelic Woman

May God Welcome You Into His Kingdom

Riku took a breath and picked himself up. They followed Sora and Kairi again and hid behind another bush.

Sora kneeled and laid another bouquet of flowers. He and Kairi prayed.

I'm sorry I couldn't protect you Garnet. It was my fault you died. I'll protect her this time. I will protect Kairi. he told her in his mind. They left and went back to his car. Riku and Namine got up and read the inscription.

Garnet Alexienia

June 22, 1990-April 25, 2006

Precious Jewel, Invaluable Daughter

Rest In Peace Sweet Angel

Namine silently shed tears. Riku kept his hair over his eyes.

"So, he lost two people. His mother and a friend." he started. He revealed his eyes. They were watering. "I'm such a horrible person." he let his emotions out and cried with Namine. He sniffed and wiped their tears away. "I gotta be a better person. I gotta make it up to him. C'mon, let's go, Namine." he replied. Namine got up and followed him.

Sora and Kairi got to their car and Kairi jumped in. Sora looked back. He frowned at his lost ones. Before getting back in the car, he looked once more. He saw his mother, smiling and Garnet, smiling too.

"Be strong, my son." his mother seemed to say.

"Take care of her, Sora." Garnet appeared to add.

Sora's eyes teared up, he smiled, and nodded. He got in his car and they drove off. As they drove, Kairi took a look at Sora. He appeared calm, but she could see on the inside, he was heartbroken. She felt pity for him.

Don't worry Ms. Kanota and Garnet, I'll help him. she told them in her head.

Khknight: Well, there goes Thanksgiving. -puts on santa hat- WHOO!!!!! WINTER'S HERE!!! WITH CHRISTMAS!!!!!

Sora: -bursts through door with boxes- I got the decorations.

Kairi: -follows with small box- I got the recipes

Riku: -follows with red face and very large box- FOR GOD'S SAKE!!! I GOT THE FRIKKIN TREE!!!! HELP ME!!! -falls backwards and turns blue with box on top of him-