Chapter 7: A meeting with the King
Disclaimer: I do not own kingdom hearts or fruit baskets
Disney Castle
King Mickey was in the library, searching for a book. Yen Sid wrote in his letter about a journal written by a man named Mitus Theao. He told of a story about a great feast where a man invited the animals for dinner. There were thirteen animals in all but only twelve went. A cat was tricked and a rat took his place. The King was puzzled by why his mater thought this book would help. Either way, he knew there had to be a clue in there somewhere and it was in his library.
"Gosh, I hope I can find it in time." He looked over the vast bookcases not even covering half of his collection. He looked down to the beautiful mouse on a pink dress "How you doing down there Minnie? Find it yet?"
Minnie looked up to Mickey smiling slightly "Not yet dear. I only hope we find it soon."
"I hear ya." Mickey sighed. He turned his attention to the white duck in a purple dress a few bookcases over. "Any luck over there Daisy?"
"None over here." She put another book back. They have been looking for hours.
Just then Mickey heard some squeaking and chattering over by the two chipmunks. Then heard cheering. He got down from the ladder when the two greeted him holding a book over their head since it has over half their size. "Here your Majesty! We found the book!" Dale announced Mickey picked up the book and scanned it smiling. "You guys did great. Thank you." Chip and Dale both saluted to King Mickey spoke, "It was our pleasure!"
"Did they find the book?" Minne asked as she walked over to where her husband stood with Daisy right behind her.
"Yep. Now all we need to do is wait for Sora and his friends to get here and head over to Yen Sid's and deliver this book." Mickey said with a smile. "They should be here soon."
Just then chip and Dale came rushing back into the room jumping up and down in front of Mickey. "Your Majesty. Your Majesty. They're here, they're here! The gummie is just about to land!"
Mickey nodded, "Good send them in here when they are in the castle." With that the two chipmunks took off, while Mickey went and sat at his desk in the library. Minne stood by him with Daisy next to her. Jiminy cricket also hopped on the table as he too was helping look for the book. They were all excited to see their friends again after the long year.
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Goofy told everyone to hang on tight as they were landing the gummie ship. Kairi got to sit next to a window so when they came into the atmosphere she was so excited about seeing a castle and marveled at the beauty of the world. Goofy landed the ship and everyone got off the ship. Just as Sora stepped on to the floor he immediately felt two animals crawl up his body and had two chipmunks sitting on his shoulders, one on each side. "SORA! YOUR BACK!" they cried. Kairi just looked at the two and squealed with delight seeing the cute creatures. Riku gave a slight grin at the small reunion. "Sora we missed you!" Chip hopped on his shoulder, "Ya Sora! How ya been?" Dale chimed in.
Sora just laughed at his two small furry friends. "Things are great. It's good to see you again."
Chip and Dale noticed a girl giggling at them. They ran down Sora and over onto the shoulders of Kairi. "Hey Sora, whose the girl." Chip said curiously. "Ya, she's really pretty." Dale leaned in fluttering his eyes. Chip hopped on over to him and bobbed him over the head. "Knock it off Dale."
Kairi just laughed all the more seeing them fight. She calmed herself down and introduced herself. "Hi, I'm Kairi!" She said warmly.
"KAIRI! You're Kairi! Chip we finally get to meet Kairi!"
"It's great to meet you Kairi. I'm Chip!"
"And I'm Dale!"
She patted the chipmunks on the head before they hopped back down to the floor. "Sora, the King is waiting for you in the library. Hurry this way!" With that the two chipmunks scurried on ahead. Riku just shrugged his shoulders, "What, don't I get a hi to? Oh well, I know when I'm not wanted." Riku sighed playfully.
"Aw C'mon Riku. They were just excited to be able to meet Kairi." Sora put a hand on his shoulder giving him a smirk.
Riku looked at Sora with a devious grin. "Ya, I would be excited to if I got to meet Kairi for the first time to."
Kairi put her hands on her hips looking at Riku, "And what's that supposed to mean?"
"Oh nothing. Come on the King is waiting." Riku said walking passed everyone to where the chipmunks had left the room.
"Hey Riku wait up. Do you even know where you're going?" Sora chased after him with Kairi tailing behind, leaving Goofy and Donald to just shake their heads in amusement.
"It's good to have the gang back." Goofy started to walk on ahead.
"Ya, but it might not be that great of enjoyment once we set off fighting the new enemy." Donald pointed out.
"Gee Donald, do ya always have to try and kill the mood." Goofy shot back.
"Let's just go see the King ya big palooka."
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As they were walking in the halls Kairi would spot a statue of an armored suit or some paintings on the wall. She would pull on Sora's arm in excitement pointing to what made her so excited. Sora would nod in agreement saying that it was cool and Goofy would give a little history on it.
"Oh Sora…this is amazing." Kairi stopped and just stared in awe at the painting on the wall. She grabbed for him and found his sleeve. "Sora, have you seen this?"
"Yes Kairi, I have." He just smiled looking at the awe struck Kairi. Riku looked up at the painting and smiled also. It was a painting of King Mickey with his Queen on their wedding day. The queen wore a beautiful white dress with a pink lace trim while the King red suit jacket with a black vest.
"Kairi we should get going, the King is waiting." Sora took her hand and began walking to try and pull her from the painting. She turned as they started walking, "Right." She said while now walking next to him.
"Now, that is cute." Riku said in amusement
Kairi turned her head around to look at Riku hoping it was another painting she had missed, "What's cute Riku?"
He just pointed down at their hands smiling, "That."
Now Sora looked wondering and noticed where he was pointing, Kairi looked to and they both realized that they were still holding hands. They quickly let go and they both blushed a shade of bright pink avoiding eye contact. Riku laughed at the sight and now walked In between them, placing his arms around their shoulders. "So, shall we go see the King?"
"Y-ya. Heh." Sora placed his hand behind his head scratching the back of his head. "Oh look! Were here!" Sora said reaching for the door handle. Riku just rolled his eyes, Nice save lover boy.
As they entered the room they saw that the King was sitting at his desk reading a book. Chip and Dale ran up and hopped on the top.
"Your Majesty, they're here!" They announced in unison.
The King looked up and smiled once he saw his good friends who were walking in. He hopped down from his desk and approached the coming group. He stretched his arms out and gave a hug to Sora. "It's good to see everyone again."
"The same to you your Majesty!" Sora greeted.
He then went to Kairi and greeted her also with a hug. "Glad to see you're doing well."
He then walked in front of Riku with a wide smile on his face. "It's good to see you Riku." Riku knelt down to Mickey's level. "Same to you." They both embraced each other in a hug. The King then got down to business motioning them to the desk.
"The reason I have called you here was from a letter from Yen Sid. He mentioned a journal that a man by the name of Mitus Theao wrote about 30 years ago." He hopped back up on his chair and grabbed the book. "He mentioned that we stored the book here in this library. I myself never heard of it until the letter. It mentions a curse that took place a hundred years ago and it seems it passed down from generation to generation. This curse holds a deep darkness that binds a person to themselves and they lose all hope. He thought that if they could somehow break through the hopelessness they felt, the curse would slowly weaken and break."
"So is the curse a true story then?" Kairi asked with a concerned look
"According to Yen Sid it does. He found a new line of worlds that were too dark to detect. Once the worlds were reconnected over time they lost some of their darkness, but it's still heavy. Twilight town is the closest world which is now slowly starting to darken."
"So you need our help to restore the light to those worlds?" Sora getting a new determination in his voice.
"Sadly to say, yes. We're going to need everyone on this trip. Leon and the others are going to meet us at the mysterious tower. Yen Sid will explain everything to us then. Even I don't know all the details yet."
"So we have a new enemy on our hands?" Riku had his arms crossed leaning up against a pillar that was in the room.
"Yes." Mickey said gravely
"Don't worry your Majesty. We'll set things right. Together, with everyone." Sora said taking a step forward with a hand in a fist.
"I know you will. We will leave tomorrow morning on the gummie. We already made rooms for you to sleep in, so feel free to explore. Sora, why don't you show Kairi around more. I'm sure she would enjoy it. We can meet back for supper tonight."
"Sure your Majesty! Ready Kairi?" Sora said excitedly grabbing Kairi's hand dragging her away.
"Ya! Let's go!" A big grin shown on her face as they raced out.
"Just like little kids." Riku shook his head smiling.
Mickey motioned for Goofy and Donald to for them to go leaving just him and Riku in the room. Mickey let out a sigh and walked back over to his desk. When he sat back on his chair Riku noticing the King's distress. "You ok? You seem tired."
Mickey picked up the book to study it more, showing that his frustration was coming from the book. "It's this curse that has been bugging me. Yen Sid has warned me that curses can be a mighty strong power. It has me concerned for everyone. I just pray everyone stays safe."
Riku nodded in agreement, "If its Sora were talking about, then there is nothing to worry about. Plus he has his greatest weapon with him this time."
The king tilted his head, "Really, what's that?"
"His friends." Riku stated with a smile.
Mickey seemed to relax more, "Your right Riku. This time he has you and Kairi to fight alongside him. His strength comes from his bond with you and everyone he meets." Mickey closed the book and hopped back down, walking back to where Riku still leaned against the pillar. "Let's go have some fun before tonight. Whadya say pal?"
Riku pushed himself off the pillar smiling, "Sure. Why not?"
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After taking Kairi through the dining hall, the gallery, the audience chamber, the kitchen and the living courters, he had saved the best for last. He led her to the doors that led outside just standing before them.
"Ok, now before we go out, you have to close your eyes." Sora grabbed her hands motioning her to do so.
"And why do I have to?" Kairi pulled her hands back away right as Sora had let go of them.
"Because it will ruin the surprise. That's why." He was telling her again smiling as he grabbed her hands once more to shield her eyes.
"Sora, where are we going?" She pleaded as she peeked through her fingers.
"You'll find out once you stop peeking." He teased. "Here, I'll just do it. I can't trust you." He joked as he stood behind her to place his own hands to cover her eyes. He was glad for one that he was behind her and two; he was starting to blush for being so close to her.
Kairi instinctively placed her hands over Sora's as he led her to who knew where. She was glad that he was behind her, for she to blushed at his sudden behavior. She heard a door open as he motioned her to move forward .I wonder where were going?
They took a few more steps when she heard Sora spoke. "Ok, are you ready?" Sora then uncovered her eyes. It took a few seconds for her eyes to adjust to the sunlight, but when they focused on her surroundings her eyes widened. She was now standing in a rose garden with a fountain to their right. There was a section of Pink, red, white, and yellow roses encircling the fountain. She turned in a circle taking everything in, eyes wide and full of joy. She finally rested her eyes on Sora who was just grinning ear to ear in that goofy grin of his.
"So do you like it Kai?" Sora asked trying not to laugh at the sight of an excited Kairi.
Kairi stood there silent, her face lit up with delight when she basically jumped at him giving him a hug. "Oh yes I do! Thank you so much."
Surprised at her sudden reaction he wrapped his arms around her, "I knew you would." He said leaning his head into hers. She pulled out slightly too where she could look him in the eye. "It's beautiful."
"Do you want to know what else is beautiful?" Sora said still gazing into her eyes.
"What?" She asked curiously with a smile, still being held close.
Sora took one of his hands off her back and lifted it up by her ear to push back her hair.
"HEY SORA, KAIRI. DINNERS READY!" Riku yelled right before Sora brushed back her hair.
They both looked at Riku, who was waving his hand in the air trying to get their attention…it worked. They both look back at each other and quickly let go realizing how awkward they must look. They both turned away blushing a deep red.
Sora nervously chuckled scratching the back of his head. "Uh…um…race ya!" Sora took off running leaving Kairi behind.
"Hey, wait up Sora!" Kairi yelled back at him taking after him.
Meanwhile Riku and the King were walking on the side of the garden chuckling at the scene of the two. "You know Riku, that wasn't very nice." The King gave him a look, but a smile still on his face.
"You have to admit it was still funny though." Riku then laughed replaying the scene in his head again. Apparently they both noticed Sora and Kairi when they came through the door and watch the whole scene. Riku's smile grew when he saw them lean out staring at each other. The idea then entered his mind and called out for them. The King just glared at Riku, but once he saw the flustered Sora he couldn't help but chuckle at the scene. It reminded him of the earlier years when he first started to like Queen Minnie. "So has he told her his feeling for her yet?" The King asked thoughtfully
Riku just shook his head. "It would take Sora years before he even tells her that he likes her."
"Welp, at least their together this time. Maybe this journey will help."
"That's what I'm hoping for to, but I'm still going to have some fun with this." He said with a sly grin.
"Just don't take it too far."
N/A: I kind of hurried on this chapter to get it done. I'm letting my brother use my laptop for about 2 weeks for school until he gets his in. I know I'm a nice sister, but that means I won't be able to write any until I get my laptop back (tear). I'll still write on paper and hopefully be able to use someone's computer to post it on, but if not I'm sorry guys. Don't worry I should be back in two weeks though. I'm going to miss you guys till then. Bye…
Sora: Wait…WHAT! You're leaving us?
N/A: ya sorry guys. I already told him he could use it.
Kairi: Sora, she said she will be back. She's helping her brother out.
Riku: You're kind of being a baby about this Sora.
Sora: It's just…two weeks really? What will I do for two weeks?
N/A: How about go and eat dinner. Want me to transfer you all there? That way you have something to do.
Everyone: Ya!
A/N: Ok everyone is at the table eating and having a good time. While Daisy is still after Donald for missing a date once again.
Donald: WWHHHAAATTTT!
Till then everyone BYE!