Chapter 7
"Fujin," I said, pointing to myself. the three turned to me in surprise. I hadn't said a word for a long time. I didn't know what to say. I'm in a room with a duck, a dog, and some guy who looks like my boyfriend. Sora smiled and nodded.
"Nice to meet you," he said cheerily.
"Pleasure," I said, not changing my facial expression. Sora blinked and examined his surroundings.
"So... uh... Fujin. Where are we?" Donald asked.
"Twilight Town. The mansion," I said. Sora looked puzzled.
"'Twilight Town'? How'd we get here?" he asked Goofy. Goofy shrugged. I began to leave the room and motioned for them to follow me.
"Come on, the town's this way. Maybe someone here knows you," I said. I'm not sure why, but I feel like there's someone waiting for them. Sora ran up and walked beside me. I ignored him and smiled as Goofy began chattering about where they'd been before. Wow... other worlds. I'd only heard of them as a theory, but someone has actually been to them! wow! This is so cool!
"So, where do you live?" Sora sked. Why is he trying to talk to me? Doesn't he get the message?
"Tower, just outside of town," I turned back to Goofy, "You say you turned into FISH?"
"Yup! But we couldn't swim very well! Sora was the worst at it," he said with a chuckle. Sora glared and crossed his arms.
"Was not!"
"Were too!"
"Hey!" an angry voice yelled. Whoah, how long were we walking? I then realized we were in Hayner's spot. Uh oh... He doesn't like me, again. This stinks, and he was finally warming up to me!
"What're YOU doing here?" he asked, looking at me. I jumped slightly.
"Er... um... Uh... Do you know these guys?" I asked, pointing to Sora, Donald, and Goofy. They waved, and Hayner still glared at me. Olette and Pence smiled at Sora and his friends and nodded at me.
"Never seen 'em," Hayner said curtly.
"Oh... thanks anyway," I said, wanting desperately to get out of here. Sora shrugged and walked out. I followed silently.
"So.. how do we get out of here?" Sora asked.I thought for a minute and snapped my fingers.
"Grandpa!" I said, "He might help!" I said hopefully.I took off for the station, only to trip over someone incredibly short.
"Ow... Sorry,' I said, looking at who I tripped over.
"Oh! Hello, Miss Fujin!" he said cheerily. Oh no... Roxas told me to go with Sora... I have to leave Vivi, don't I?
"Um... Vivi... I have to tell you something," I said, trying not to cry. Vivi blinked and walked a bit closer.
"Miss Fujin?"
"Today... I'm going away... I may not come back for awhile... I may not come back period," my voice cracked with every word. Sora looked surprised.
"You're coming with us?" he asked. I glared at him.
"Y-Yes! And I just wanted to day goodbye first!" I said, finally bursting into tears. I've lost my boyfriend and now my best friend! What next? Vivi tackled me and hugged me tightly.
"M-Miss Fujin! Waaaugh!" he sobbed. I hugged him even tighter, and we stayed like that for about ten minutes, before Vivi tearfully said he had to go home. I nodded and waved. He smiled and waved like he always did... And I felt like that would be the last timeI would ever see him do that. i stood up slowly and felt someone put their hand on my shoulder. I turned to see Sora and pushed his hand away.
"Fine," I said. Sora glared.
"What's your problem?" he asked, walking past me and up the hill. I followed, tears still falling.
We reached the station and I dug a munny pouch out of my pocket.
"You have any munny on you?" I asked the three. I only have enough for three passengers. Sora nodded and dug through his pockets.
"What? oh no!" he yelled and threw everything out of his pockets, "It's gone! All our munny!"
I sighed. Great, he's broke too. I sighed and walked towards the booth. Maybe I can pay them back later. On the way, those white things surrounded me.
"What?" I yelled, and my staff appeared in my hand. Sora pulled out the keyblade, Goofy puleld out a shield, and Donald pulled out a staff. They rushed in beside me and each targeted an enemy. I rushed at one, knocking it over the head with my staff and quickly shooting a water spell at it. Sora slashed one with the keyblade several times and ran it through the stomach. Donald quacked and waved the staff around. A lightning bolt came down and hilled another, and Goofy charged one with his shiled.
I was sure they were all dead, but four more popped up. I groaned and hit one with a fire spell, knocking it back. We continued to fight, until I felt a wave of exhaustion come over me. I fell backwards, Goofy came down right after me. Donald and Sora kept going, but it wasn't long before they were right beside us.
"There's too many!" Sora said. I sighed and just waited for the white things to finish us off. I looked at the keyblade in Sora's hand and sighed. I failed, Roxas... I'm sorry...
I shut my eyes when one jumped at me, but the final blow never came. I opened my eyes and saw a tiny figure in a black cloak waving a keyblade around.
"What?" I said, astonished. We could barely beat those things, and this little guy's wipin' 'em out liek they were nothing! When they were all gone, he turned to us.
"Sora, get on the train! Fuu, tell your grandfather that I sent you!" he said sharply. How does he know my name?
"How do you-"
"Go!" he squeaked. he threw a small, pink pouch at us, and Sora grabbed my arm, pulling me off behind him. When we got to the train, I hopped on immeadiatly. Goofy and Donald followed. Sora didn't get on until a few minutes later. I noticed a tear stain on his cheek. Why was he upset? I decided not to ask. He sat beside me, and I didn't give him a mean look this time. I simply looked at him and then at the floor.
Donald and Goofy were talking with each other, and Sora and I sat in silence.
"Is your name Fujin or Fuu?" My head shot up and I looked at Sora.
"Nickname. Seifer was too lazy to use my full name," I answered, "And Rai couldn't remember it. He never was the brightest crayon in the box... Hehehe..."
Sora smiled when he heard me laugh. I'm not sure what got me started, but I started telling him about Vivi, Hayner and his friends, my home, and anything else I could think of. Why did I get so friendly all of a sudden?
"We're here!" I heard Donald quack happily. I looked out at the tower.
"Yep, c'mon!" I said, hopping out of the train. I stopped when I saw someone standing in front of the door.
"Um... excuse me! What are you doing?" I asked.
"Shaddup! I'm busy here!" the man said rudely. I glared.
"Hey! You're blocking the door, fatso!" I yelled. he turned around and glared.
"Who're you calling fat?"
"Look int the mirror, lardas-"
"Fuu! Wait up!" I heard Sora yell. I never get to finish my insults... The fat guy looked at Donald and Goofy in shock.
"You?" he asked.
"Pete!" they said.
"You know this guy?" Sora asked.
"Sure, Pete's been causin' trouble for ages!" Goofy said, "The King banished him to another dimension, but I guess he escaped!" I blinked. Well, what's he doin' here?
"Why are you here? At my house?" I asked. Pete laughed.
"I'm turnin' the old coot that lvies here into a heartless, Yen Sid, ain't that his name? He'll be the perfect bodyguard for me!"
"GRANDPA!" I shrieked and pushed past Pete, running into the tower.
"Fuu! Wait!" I heard Sora yell. I ignored him and continued to run. It's okay... Grandpa can take care of himself... He's strong enough... Right?
"Grandpa! Grandpa!" I kept calling. Oh, duh, he can't hear me. I'm on the first floor. Where's that elevator? Ah! Found it! I hopped in and pushed the button that said "4".
I burst through the door when I reached the top.
"Grandpa!" I yelled. He wasn't in the room! Where is he?
"Fujin? Is that you?" an elderly voice asked. I turned around to see Aunt Flora standing in the doorway.
A/N: Sometimes I get Flora and Fauna mixed up. If I give them the wrong colors, just let me know.
"Aunt Flora! Where's Grandpa? Are you okay? Are Aunt Merriwether and Aunt Flora all right?" I asked. She nodded.
"yes, your grandfather left to deal qith the heartless problem in his tower. He should be back pretty soon!" she said. I sighed with relief, and at that instant, the door burst open, and Sora and the others came through.
"You know... you coulda... at least have waited... for us," Sora said, out of breath. I giggled.
"Sorry... Grandpa!" I smiled when I saw him come in through the door across the room. I ran up and hugged him tight, knowing he was the real one this time.
"Master Yen Sid!" Donald quacked and bowed. Goofy bowed too, I remained hugging him, and Sora greeted him.
"Hey there!" Sora said cheerily. Donald glared at him.
"Sora! Show some respect!" he growled. I let go and allowed Grandpa to walk to his desk. He looked Sora and the others up and down, and I went with Aunt Flora, who was dragging me into another room.
"My goodness Fujin! What happened to your clothes? And you?" she asked. I finally noticed that my clothes were burned in some areas, and my hair and face had large spots covered in ash. It probably happened during the fight with Axel. That's what I get for jumping through a ring of fire, I suppose...
"Oh, I had a little fight! Nothing to worry about!" I said. Flroa scrunched up her brow.
"Was it Seifer again? Ooh! This time I'll give him what he deserves!" She began to head out the door, but I grabbed her arm.
"No, it wasn't Seifer. Is the laundry done?" I asked. Flora shook her head.
"No... but your Grandpa said you'll be leaving, so I'm currently having Merriwether making you some suitable clothes," she said.
"How'd he know?"
"Same way he finds out everything," she sighed. I smiled and nodded. Aunt Fauna and Aunt Merriwether came through the door, carrying a bundle of clothes.
"Sorry to keep you waiting!" Aunt Merriwether said. She handed me the clothes and I took them into my room to change. After I put them on, I took a good look at myself in the mirror.
I was wearing a sleveless purple jacket that zipped all the way up, a black T-shirt under it, a white miniskirt with black leggings under it that came down to my knees, purple and black checkered Converses, and a black wristband on each arm. I stared at myself, trying to think of what I could add to this. I suddenly remembered I had a pair of goggles somewhere... Where'd I put it...? Nope... Nope... Hey, when'd I get this? Nope... nuh-uh... Ah ha!
I pulled a red pair of bubble goggles out of my dresser droor and strapped them onto my head. I looked at myself again and puleld out my staff. I started swinging it at invisible enemies. Heh, I feel like a kid playing dress-up or soemthing...
"Fujin? Does it fit?" I heard Aunt Fauna ask. I opened the door and walked out. She clasped her hands and smiled.
"You look fantastic! Come on, Sora's almost ready to go!" she said. I followed her into the study, but stopped when I saw Sora again.
He was wearing a black outfit, much like his onld one, only it actually fit him. I stood there, staring at him for a few minutes, but turned away and blushed when he caught me staring.
"You... look nice," I said. Wait! What am I saying! I love Roxas! Roxas! Not Sora! Roxas! But it does suit him... Wah!
"Thanks, you don't look so bad yourself!" he said. I thanked him and gasped when I saw a SPACESHIP outside of our window! There was a friggin' rocket next to my house! AWESOME! I GET TO RIDE IN A ROCKET!
Eep... maturity level decreasing...
"Come on!" Sora yelled, jumping into the ship. I gave my aunts a big hug, and my grandfather an even bigger one. He smiled and ruffled my hair. He leaned down and whispered itno my ear:
"Take care."
I smiled, and started crying again. How many times have I cried today? I must look like a big baby. I got into the ship, taking one last look at the tower before we shot away from it.
"Wow! This is so cool!" I felt myself yell when we were away from Twilight Town. This is amazing! We're in the middle of space! I stared at all the stars in amazement. Sora laughed and steered towards some place with a large castle in the middle.
"Hang on, guys!" he yelled. I held onto the seat, still looking around in anticipation.
We landed safely... Okay, Sora hit a comet on the way here and crash landed, but the ship nad passengers were okay. We're not dead... but he's never driving again.
"I wonder how Leon and the others are doing," Sora said.
"Leon?" I asked.
"Yeah, he's a friend of ours," Sora said. I nodded. We walked down into the center of the market, and saw two heartless in armor run by.
"Looks like we got some work t'do!" Goofy said. We ran out of the market and stopped in front of an old house. I looked at the ground and saw there weird column-looking things.
"What's this?" I asked.
"It's the town's new defense system! Pretty cool, huh?" a cheerful voice yelled. we all looked up to see a girl, about seventeen, wearing black shorts, a black tanktop, and black boots standing on top of a house.
"Yuffie!" Sora yelled happily. The girl smiled, but her face quickly changed into one of alarm.
"Look out!" she yelled, and we turned around to see three heartless behind us. We all pulled out our weapons and began fighting them. After they all died, we entered the house. Yuffie was hunched over some old man's back, trying to look at the computer he was typing on.
"What're you doin'?"
"Get off Yuffie!"
"I wanna seeeee!"
"I already told you! Now get off!"
"Um... excuse us..." I said, trying to give them knowledge of our existence. They all turned around at once.
"We missed you!" a girl with long brown hair said to Sora, Donald, and Goofy. I waved at them, but they didn't seem to see me. Sora began talking with them, and I walked around, looking at the books that were scattered everywhere. I picked one up, only to have it puleld from my hands.
"Ah! there is it! Thank you, my dear," an elderly man with a long, white beard said. I bowed quickly and stepped out of his way.
"Who's the girl?" I heard someone ask. I turned around and jumped with surprise to see a tall man with drak brown hair and a scar on his face behind me.
"F-Fujin Sid!" I said, bowing again. He stared at me with a cold gaze and then walked over to Sora, telling him something. I walked a bit closer, trying to hear what they were saying.
"-we need to go to the Bailey?"
"Yes, I'll meet you there," the man said, walking out of the door. I started to follow him, and Sora followed me. When we got out of the door, that Yuffie girl followed us.
"Hang on! Leon said to give you this!" she said, handing Sora a card.
"'The Hollow Bastion Restoration Commitee'?"
"Yup! You guys are official members now!" she said happily. I took the card and looked it over.
"Nice," I said and gave it back to Sora. He put it in his pocket and took off up the stairs. We followed him and stopped when we reached the top.
"Leon? Helllooooo?" he called. I saw something run into the Bailey, and I'm not sure... but I think he's wearing a...
"...black cloak! The Organization!" I yelled and charged after him.
"Fuu!" I heard Goofy call after me. I kept on running. The man stopped and looked at me. He said nothing, but I heard him chuckle and he snapped his fingers. A large number of the white things and Heartless appeared.
"Sora! Donald! Goofy! Leon!" I yelled. They caught up and started fighting.
"Don't let them thorugh the gate!" Leon yelled. I then noticed that a gate had been closed behind us. I ran at one who was trying to break the bars and cast and earth spell. Several medium sized rocks appeared in the air and began slamming into the heartless. I cheered and ran after three that were attacking Goofy. I almost got there, but the heartless and dusks (I think that suits 'em... dusks.) disappeared.
"Where'd they go?" Leon asked, looking around in case they popped up.
"Look!" I heard Donald yell. I turned around and saw the man in the cloak there.
"Who are you?" I asked.He didn't answer my question, instead he said:
"You won't find him..."
And he vanished. Sora ran to where the man was standing and sighed.
"Ugh, he got away."
Well whaddya know? The kid's a genius! Someone give him a prize!
"Well, I guess we're done here," Goofy said. We all nodded and prepared to make our way back to the ship. Sora suddenly stopped and pulled out the card. It was glowing, and now floating above our heads.
"Whoah..." Sora and I said in unison. A symbol in the shape of Sora's necklace appeared beneath Sra and I, and we were suddenly surrounded by a bright light. When it faded, the crad was still floating, and a keyhole-shape was floating above it. Instinctively, Sora raised the keyblade, and without knowing it, I thrust my hand towards the keyhole. My hand and the tip of the keyblade began to glow, and a beam shot out from both, going inside of the keyhole. The light came back and faded again, leaving us now back at Hollow Bastion.
"What on earth...?" I said, staring down at my hand.
"You are the one who will open the door."
Is this what he meant by that?
"Okay! Let's go! The path is open!" Sora declared. Donald and Goofy cheered and ran off towards the ship. I walked beside Sora, still staring at my hand. There was now a mark in the shape of a key on it. Weird...
"Ugh... Sora... Why do we let you drive?" Donald asked, taking my question from me. We just spent two hours... HOURS... in space, with Sora driving. And the fact that we had to dodge enemy fire, meteorites, and walls didn't help. Goofy clutched his stomach, Donald swayed the whole time he was walking out of the ship, and my green face complimented my outfit nicely.
"So... where are we now?" Sora asked. How the heck should we know? YOU were the one at the steering wheel!
"Bamboo..." I said, fiddling with a branch beside me. It was pretty here. We were in a forest composed entirely of bamboo. I picked a large branch of it up and started swinging it around. I smiled when I found it was lighter than I imagined.
"Wait!" Donald threw an arm in front of us.
"What's up?" I asked. he "sshhed" me and looked over at a man... no that's not a man... a woman standing on the side of the hill.
"Okay, Mulan! This is your big chance, girl! Now just go down there and show 'em who's boss!" a voice said. I looked to the rock behind her and gasped when I saw the shadow of some kind of dragon.
"A heartless?" I asked Sora. He shrugged.
"I don't know, Mushu..." she said in a low voice.
"C'mon! We gotta help him!" Donald yelled. Sora, Donald, and I ran towards the lizard.
"Gawrsh! Maybe we better look before we leap!" Goofy yelled. I stopped. He's got a point.
"wait, you guys!" I yelled. Too late. The pulled their weapons out and ran faster. The girl screamed and so did the monster, who jumped out from behind the rocks.
...A lizard? The big monster's a lizard? Talk about disappointing!
"Mushu?" Sora and the others asked. Oh, great. More friends.
"Sora! Donald! Gopofy! Um... girl!" he said, pointing to me. Can't people just ask for my name before calling me 'girl'? It gets kinda old.
"Fuu," I said.
"Right! that's what I meant!" the lizard said. Mushu, wasn't it?
"You know them?" the girl asked.
"Oh yeah! We used to kick all kinds of bad guy butt together! Ain't that right?" he asked. Sora nodded and smiled.
"What's you name?" I asked her. She looked up and smiled.
"Mula- No! No! I mean... uh-"
"Ping!" mushu chimed. I cocked my head to the side.
"Ping? Oh! So you're pretending to be a boy?" I asked her. Sora gasped and looked back at her, and then at me.
"He's a... girl?" he asked. I giggled. "Ping" smiled and put her hands behind her back.
"You didn't notice?" she asked. I laughed again, this time receiving a glare from Sora.
"Then it works! Hey, do you wanna come along with us?" she asked Sora, Donald, and Goofy. Hey! What about me?
"I'd fit in better if I was with guys like you!" she said. She then turned to me and frowned.
"Oh... I'm so sorry! Only men are aloud to join the Chinese army," she said. I sighed. What happened to equality among the sexes?
"Uh... no problem. I'll... watch the ship!" I suggested. Sora nodded and smiled. Donald handed me some kind of walkie-talkie.
"Call us if you need help!" he ordered. I nodded and walked off towards the area where we parked. I sat down, laying against the ship. I fiddled with the hem of my skirt and sighed. I basically sat there for about thirty minutes. I haven't gotten any calls, so they must be doing okay. Still, I'm worried... what if an Organization member attacks?
My eyes slowly started to close. I yawned and put my hands behind my head. Well... maybe a quick catnap wouldn't hurt...
I closed my eyes and fell asleep. I may be wrong, but I think someone's picking me up... Probably just my imagination. Zzzzz...