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Starless Nights © iSPAZZMACHiiN3
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A/N: Hey readers, I don't know if you read author's note. But, this is the prequel to, Forgotten :D , I like going by the plot, so yeah. Have fun, enjoy. Well actually, the beginning of Kingdom Hearts is so boring. But it'll change, just continue reading!
S t a r l e s s N i g h t s
Chapter Two: Raft
"Reira! Kairi's here to pick you up!" Reira groaned and rolled out of bed,
"I'm coming! Tell her to come inside for breakfast and I'll be there!" Reira quickly ran to the bathroom to brush her teeth. She quickly did her morning routine and ran downstairs to see Kairi eating toast with her mother and father.
"G'morning everyone." Kairi smiled,
"Morning, "Reira yawned and sat down, stuffing down her pancakes.
"So, Kairi, what are we going to do today?" Kairi giggled,
"We'll be meeting up with Sora and Riku, like usual." Reira put down her glass of milk and nodded.
"Well, I'm done. Are you?" Kairi nodded and stood up as Reira waved to her parents.
"Bye Mom, Dad!"
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Reira and Kairi were walking to see Riku and Sora talking.
"You guys at it again? All right, we'll be the judge." Kairi stared at them while Reira waved at the two.
"Usual rules, okay?!" The boys nodded as Reira and Kairi pointed to a tree.
"First one to tag that tree and make it back here wins." Sora turned to Riku,
"If I win, I'm captain, and if you win…" Riku smirked,
"I get to share the paopu with Reira or Kairi."Sora stared at him oddly,
"Huh?" Riku nodded.
"Deal? Winner gets to share a paopu with Reira or Kairi."
"Wha- wait a minute." Kairi put her hand on her hips,
"Okay, on Reira's count." Reira cupped her hand over her mouth,
"3, 2, 1. Go!" The two literally flew by the two girls. Reira turned to Kairi and giggled,
"Who do you think will win?" Kairi shook her head,
"Riku, as usual, right?" Reira shook her head,
"I know Sora can do it…" Suddenly Riku appeared before the two, with Sora following behind. Sora frowned,
"Aww, man. Now it's 0 to 1!" Riku smirked,
"So the raft is Highwind." Sora pouted, Reira smiled and lightly punched his shoulder.
"Don't worry, Sora. There's always next time!" Sora shook his head and smiled.
"I guess you're right." Kairi clapped her hand,
"Well, Sora. We need you to get; one seagull egg, three mushrooms, two coconuts, three fish, and fill up this bottle with fresh water. Go with Reira." Reira smiled and nodded,
"Let's go, I see some coconut trees over there." Sora nodded and hit the coconut tree several times.
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"Why do we need mushrooms…?" Sora tilted his head as Reira held the mushrooms.
"I don't know, but can you hold them?" Sora shrugged,
"Sure, but you're holding the fish."
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"Come on in, the water is nice!" Reira blushed,
"Sora, I have a white tank top…" Sora blushed,
"You could borrow my hood, plus; catching fish is hard." Reira nodded and zipped up Sora's hoodie. The two entered the water and attempted to catch fish.
"Sora, there's some over there!" Sora nodded,
"Okay!" Sora dived for the fishes and went over to back to Reira,
"Here, you hold them." Reira made a face and put them in a bag. She turned around to see Sora with his hands up, her eyes widened.
"Sora…don't do i-"Sora splashed water at her,
"I'm going to get you back, Sora!" Sora laughed and swam away as Reira dived under and grabbed his foot, bringing him down.
"Ha!" Sora picked her up by her small waist and threw her in the water.
"Sora!" Reira laughed and splashed water at Sora, who in return splashed her back.
"Come on, Sora. We need to still get fresh water and a…seagull egg…what is Kairi thinking? A seagull egg, for what?" Sora shrugged and pointed up at a tree,
"I think there's an egg up there." Reira shrugged,
"Let's go get it?"
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"Be careful, Sora. You're not superman!" Sora climbed the three and stretched his hand for the egg, he swung his hand and the egg fell. Reira widened her eyes and dived to catch the egg. Sora jumped back down,
"Are you okay?" Reira held the egg and looked at Sora,
"Yeah, are we missing anything?" Sora nodded,
"Just fresh water." Reira nodded put the egg in her pocket.
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"Hey, Reira. Look, it's the secret place." Reira looked at the small cave.
"Yeah, it is." Sora grinned,
"Let's go in, or are you still afraid of the monsters in there?" Reira pouted,
"I'm not anymore; you're still here to protect me, right?" Sora nodded and grinned wider.
"Let's go!" The two bent down to enter,
"Sora, I remember when this entrance fit our height perfectly. I think we're getting old…" Sora laughed,
"It's been nine years, what do you expect?" Reira laughed and crawled through,
"Whoa…it's dark, Sora. Where are you?" Sora grabbed her wrist,
"Right here," Reira nodded,
"Let's go check out our drawings!" The two walked through and looked to see the picture of Sora and Reira as kids. Sora drew a paopu fruit in between them, as Reira concentrated on drawing Riku and Kairi.
"Hey, who's there?" Reira widened her eyes and stepped back,
"I've come to see the door to this world." Sora turned around,
"Huh?" Reira stopped drawing and stood up.
"This world has been connected." Reira tilted her head and moved closer to Sora.
"What are you talking about?"
"Tied to the darkness…soon to be completely eclipsed." Sora shook his head,
"Whoever you are, stop freaking me out like this," Reira looked up at Sora,
"I'm getting scared…" a silhouette figure of someone stood at the end of the cave.
"You do not yet know what lies beyond the door." Sora stepped forward.
"So you're from another world."
"There is so very much to learn, you understand so little." Sora clenched his fist,
"Well, yeah? You'll see, I'm going to get out and learn what's out there."
"A meaningless effort, one who knows nothing can understand nothing." Sora turned to see a door and turned back to see the figure gone. Reira looked up at Sora,
"Sora…I don't feel so well in here, can we leave now?" Sora nodded and led Reira out.
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"Hey you two, got the stuff?" Reira nodded as they approached Kairi.
"Great! Well, I'm making a necklace of thalassa shells. It's what sailors always used to wear, to ensure a safe voyage." Reira looked at it and smiled,
"Very pretty." Kairi nodded and looked at the two.
"Are you two tired?" Sora yawned and nodded, putting his hand behind his head.
"Let's call it a day."
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Riku walked with Reira around the island.
"So you're really into finding new worlds, right?" Riku nodded,
"Imagine, all the news things we can experience." Reira grinned and nodded,
"You're right, it'll be fun." Riku smirked and gave her a noogie,
"Let's go, just us together." Reira blushed and lightly punched Riku off; who in returned laughed.
"Just kidding." Reira sighed and bit her lip,
"Riku?" Riku looked at her,
"What is it, Reira?" Reira sighed,
"I don't know if it's me, or did you change a bit after knowing there is a possibility of new worlds out there." Riku sighed and turned to her.
"It's just that I'm so intrigued, I can't help it." Reira sighed,
"But Riku-" Riku flicked her in the forehead
"Don't worry about me, we should worry about you; always tripping." Reira playfully scowled,
"I can't help it, it's just me!" Riku chuckled and pointed out to the sea in a hurry,
"Watch out, Reira! A sea monster is coming ou-" Reira widened her eyes and screamed, clinging onto Riku; who was laughing. Reira scowled and let go; speed walking forward to hide her embarrassed face.
"Riku, stop lying! There's no such thing as sea monst-" Riku smirked and ran up to her, and poked her waist, making her laugh. She turned and lightly pushed him. She walked to see Sora and Kairi at the dock, talking together.
"Sora, don't ever change." Reira stared at the two as Riku grabbed her hand and led her off.
"Come on, Reira. Let's go check out the raft…" Reira frowned and looked off as Riku dragged her. Riku frowned as they continued walking. He sighed and stopped in front of her, crouching with his arm out.
"Huh?" Reira stared confused as Riku rolled his eyes.
"I'm giving you a piggy back ride, just like when we were kids and you were upset." Reira looked down,
"I don't kn-" Riku picked her up,
"Ahh!" Reira gasped as he began running,
"So scary! Riku, stop it!" She began laughing and closed her eyes, holding onto Riku tighter. Riku smiled as he stopped towards the raft.
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"Donald, Goofy. Sorry to rush off without saying goodbye. But there's big trouble brewing.
Not sure why, but the stars have been blinking out, one by one. And that means disaster can't be far behind. I hate to leave you all but I've gotta go check into it
There's someone, or two people, with a "key"—the key to our survival, so I need you and Goofy to find him, and his other friend. Got it? We need that key, or we're doomed! So go to Traverse Town and find Leon. He'll point you in the right direction. P.S Would you apologize to Minnie for me? Thanks, pal."
King's Letter.