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Me: More of a RokuNami fan, but hey, SoKai is so adorable! xD
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Me: I don't own Kingdom Hearts or Final Fantasy... I wish I did. :'(
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Ocean Waves: Chapter 1
Rebirh~
I never knew a makeover would be such torture! I can't believe I agreed to all of this. But I like it.
"Kaiwi! Your hair's all done!" I looked in the mirror. My hair was longer, from the straightener. It looked smooth and perfect.
"Yes, after several severe burns later..." I rolled my eyes muttered under my breath jokingly. Xion frowned.
"Oh, come on! You look pretty! Now, I have something for you." she took my hand and led me to her surprisingly large closet.
"And... It's in the closet?" She smiled. We were inside the eternal abyss that was Xion's closet when she suddenly wrapped a scarf round my face.
"Eh-Hey! What are you doing?" I heard her walk behind me and felt her hands on my shoulders.
"I don't want you to see! Now, let's move!" I didn't want to trip over anything and break it, or me, in the process, so I let her push me there. We finally stopped. I tried to grab at the fluffy scarf, but I felt my hand being shoved away and slapped. Ow.
"I thought we were already there!"
"Of course we are! You're just acting a bit impatient!"
"So what do you want to give me?" My eyes could finally see the racks filled with clothing as Xion unwrapped the scarf.
"Ta-da!" She said in her sing-song voice, giggling. I just stared agape at what looked like half of the closet. A whole rainbow of fabric. I noticed there were still tags on most of the clothing. Converse were lined up perfectly on the floor with Vans, Ed Hardy's, and designer brand high heels.
"W-When did you get all of this?" She just laughed at me.
"Does it matter? This is all your's!" She flailed her arms maniacally around the space of half the closet we were in.
"You given me half o' closet's worth of clothing... Why?" I couldn't help but stare at her with disbelief.
"I have my sources." She giggled and winked at me playfully. "And I know the perfect outfit for today!" She grabbed my wrist and jostled me to the left side of the closet. She shifted through one of the racks. She looked back at me.
"Isn't your favorite color pink?"
"Yea-" She tossed a pink blurry thing at my face. I picked it up and looked at it more closely. It looked really revealing. It was a strapless mini-dress that had three zippers, but only one was accessable. The others were only a decorative piece. Xion frowned at my obviously bewildered expression.
"What? You don't like it?"
"You want me to wear this? I held up the dress to her face.
"Fine," she mumbled. "Wait here." she walked farther down the rack and pulled out a black tube top. "Is this good enough?"
"I don't know. It doesn't fit with the dress."
"What do you mean? It looks perfectly fine!"
"Nope!" I popped the 'p'. I started looking through the racks myself. After five minutes of searching, I found it. It was a white halter top with a black hood attachment. "Now this is perfectly fine!"
"Seriously?" She studied the piece of clothing and her eyes widened. "You're right! And I thought I was the fashionista!" she whined.
"Nope, sorry! And yeah, you were the fashionista." She rolled her eyes.
"If you say who you think you are, then prove it!" She fell to the floor, sitting cross-legged. I smiled.
"Okay then." I changed into the halter top and zipped up the dress. I checked myself out in the standing mirror in the closet. It looked perfect.
"What kind of shoes do you have?" Xion gave me another smile.
"Let's see what kind of shoes you have." She corrected me and crouched down on the floor. "Pick whatever." There were many shoes to choose from, but I settled with purple sneakers. I sat on the floor and undid the black laces as Xion looked at me curiously. I relaced them into the top holes, making X's. I slipped them on and tied them around my ankles.
"Do you have any accessories?"
"Why wouldn't I?" She pointed to a drawer next to the standing mirror. "Take a look." Xion left the closet with a few pieces of clothing in her arms. I opened the first one which had bracelets and necklaces. I put on a few bracelets and continued to the next one. A few belts were rolled up inside, but I didn't feel like wearing a belt. Then I saw black suspenders and I put that on as well.
"How do I look?" I said coming out of the closet. I noticed Xion was in a black tank top with jean short-shorts. She sported a black and blue checkered jacket with a matching studded belt and black Converse. She didn't have much makeup, but she looked gorgeous. She was standing next to her bed waiing for me. When she saw me, she gasped and her eyes lit up.
"Kaiwi! You look amazing!" I felt instantly flattered, not many people tell me this. I giggled.
"Okay, my name is Kairi. Remember that."
"No fair! Yuna always calls you that!"
"Xion, Yuna is a five-year-old. You're seventeen." Xion huffed and landed on her bed.
"I can't believe your older than me."
"Hey, at least I act like my age! You're a miniature Yuna stuck in a teenager's body!" She shot up from her bed and glared at me, hopefully in a playful way.
"Oh yeah? Well you're a-!"
"GIRLS! YOU'RE GONNA BE LATE FOR SCHOOL!" Ms. Oshiro yelled from downstairs. I looked at my watch. It was 7:42.
"HOLY SHIT!" Xion screamed.
"WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE, YOUNG LADY!" Xion turned back to me.
"Holy shit!" she whispered slowly. I couldn't help but laugh. "Let's get moving! We'll never make it at this rate!" She grabbed her empty black Jansport and ran out of the room. I walked to the room adjoining hers, my room, and grabbed my messenger bag. I slowly descended the stairs just to make an already agitated Xion more irritable.
"You take FOREVER! Come on!" I followed her out the door after saying later to Ms. Oshiro. I couldn't believe walking to school could be fun. Xion and I would laugh at the smallest things. Xion kept going on and on about my potential talent as a fashionista, but I would prefer making Wayfinders over coordinating fashion anyday.
"Hey, you think you can handle today?"
"Yeah, I'll be fine... So what about you? Can you handle today?" Xion looked astounded.
"Are you serious? I know I can handle today like any other day! 'Cause I'm the best there'll be!" She chanted, fist-pumping. Time for a sweatdrop.
"Okay~, whatever you say, Xi." she stopped her dazzling peformance and stared at me like her little sister.
"You gave me a nickname?" she beamed. Oh God... "If I have one, then so should you!"
"Uh~..." When I saw the enterance of the school, I felt like my stomach free-falled to my feet. What would everyone think about me now?
"Kai, don 't worry. Just be yourself and you'll do fine." I never thought that she would remember my old self.
"O-Okay..." I hope nothing bad happens. Xion held out a hand for me to take, so I did. I let her lead me towards the school, feeling greatful that there was someone there to drag me because I couldn't move from my spot by myself. People started to notice me, which made me feel a bit uncomforable. Who wouldn't? How could a million eyes staring at you in confusion and shock not make feel that way? It's like they thought I was new here.
"X-Xion, they're staring at me..." She stopped and looked at me.
"Don't be nervous. That's what holds you back from doing anything that you would desire later." She's right. I felt a little more confidence and let go of her hand. I guess there are some things I should do on my own from now on. I started walking on my own and Xion seemed happy that I could be able to have such composure. I gave Xion a perfect smle. I did get braces. Now I have pretty teeth, too.
"Come on Kai, let's meet my friends." I followed her to the usual place where she would hang out with her friends before and after school. I saw a few familiar people sitting in the shade of a thick palm tree. There was a brunnete, a blonde with bug-like antennas for hair, a boy with blonde hair gelled up, and another boy who looked really familiar.
"Hey guys!" Xion screamed. "I want you to meet someone!" The group of friends gave her their undivided attention as she spoke. "Selphie, Larxene, Hayner, Repliku, this is Kairi, my cousin." She stepped aside so I no where else to hide. When they heard my name, they looked stunned.
"Th-This is Kairi?" Hayner said after picking up his dropped jaw. I giggled.
"Yeah. Do you see any other girl named Kairi? Hayner started fidgeting and squirming around until the words finally came out of his mouth.
"It's nice to finally meet you..."
"But word was that there was a new girl at school that matched your discrip'." Selphie said pouting.
"Are you sure you're really Kairi?" I looked at the boy named Repliku. It was a weird name, but what caught me completely off-guard were his looks. He had long silver hair and aquamarine eyes. He looked like an older version of Riku. Even his name sounded similar to Riku's! I rolled my eyes.
"Yes, I'm sure. Get off my back, will you?" I said a bit frustrated.
"Woah, looks like someone's got some bark." Repliku smirked.
"Well, you wouldn't wanna stick around for my bite." For some reason, I just felt like punching him in the face. He chuckled.
"Is that a threat or a promise?"
"Listen you! I-"
"Okay! Looks like you guys are well acquainted. Is there anyone else you would like to meet Kai?"
"No, I'm good."
"Awesome! 'Cause class is gonna start-"
The bell rang.
"Now." She finished. With accurate synchronicity, Xion's friends moved toward the building. We all split up when we met the end of one hall, which branched out to different hallways. I was left alone with Xion, walking to homeroom. We made it on time and instead of sitting alone in the bac like I normally would, I decided to sit with Xion.
"Hey Kai."
"Yeah?"
"Do you want to know a little more about my friends?" I did. Esspecially that Repliku guy.
"Sure." She told everything that I needed to know about her close friends. Selphie is the Gossip Queen at our school. She knew nearly everyting that happened with everyone: latest hook-ups, cutest couples, recent breakups, fights, or anything else that would be scandalous, like last year a student was in an intimate relationship with one of the teachers; both being guys! Larxene was a transfer-student from a school in Castle Oblivion. She is described as a cruel, heartless, sadistic bitch, but she's really kind and caring on some occasions. Hayner moved here from Twilight Town a year ago. He was one of the few rich kids who go to school on this side of the island. Knowing this, I felt like bursting out of the classroom, making a grand enterance in his homeroom class, and making a fool of myself just to ask one question in particular. Repliku was also a transfer-student from Castle Oblivion, but Larxene never knew him until Xion befriended them both. No one knows about his past, not even Xion or Selphie knows. I took in every bit of detail. It was good to have background info on anything, even the random stuff. Who knows, maybe I'll win a million dollars on Jeopardy one day.
"Any questions?" Xion said clasping her hands together.
"None." I lied.
"Good. Can I see your schedule?" I took out the piece of paper without questio and handed it to her. She pouted after scanning it.
"What's wrong?" She slumped into her seat.
"I don't see you until 4th period!"
"Lunch?"
"Yeah, and after that I only have p.e. with you and that's it!"
"Xion? Xion is there something wrong?" A brunette with pig-tails asked.
"I'm just a bit bummed, Olette."
"Xion, you look all sad! Why!" Another girl said.
"Don't be sad. Your smiles are beautiful, Xion." One boy started. Now all of the boys in our class started flattering her. Xion wasn't like an average teenager. She was well known in our school as the kindest girl here. Not to mention smart, spontaneous, beautiful, and the head of the debate team. No one makes fun of her because they have nothing on her, which fascinates me the most. I mean, how does she do that?
"Guys, guys! I'm fine now. It's okay. No need for compliments!" Even though people treated her nicely and admired her, she looked like she was always cornered or surrounded by people. A total downside, if you ask me. The bell rang for our first class and Xion seemed like she was greatful to God for good timing.
"I'll see you at lunch, Xi!" I said walking to my locker, which was in the opposite direction.
"See you later, Kai!" I headed to my frist period class, pre-calculus. I did really well in this class and I was happy for that because I noticed how the kids in my class would complainon how hardit was. Heheh, I'm smarter than you. I came in and took a seat that was in the front of the class, where a few brave souls would sit. Mr. Imichi knew about my predicament, and for him to see me smiling and radiating happiness caught hm off-guard, with the rest of my class. I actually participated in the lesson, a first in a very long time. After leaving first period, I went to my locker to take out another notebook.
"Hey." I turn around to see Hayner leaning on the locker next to mine. "Can we talk about something?" I gave him a small smile.
"Yeah. I needed to talk to you about something, too." The first bell rang.
"Then come with me."
"But we have class starting."
"Skip." I was shocked. Even though I hated school, I get good grades, was never late to class, or skipped. Never skipped.
"What! Are you serious?"
"What? Can't handle it?" he smirked.
"That's what she said." he chuckled.
"Serious. Now, just come with me."
"Ugh. Fine." We walked out to the field where some students were getting ready for p.e. and sat in th grass.
"Lady's first," was the first thing he said.
"Um, you're from Twilight Town, right?"
"Yeah. Last time, your name is Kairi Rodelle, yeah?"
"Yes."
"So you're the one he always talks about." He? Hayner started looking down... at my chest?
"Uh~, what are you l-looking at, Hayner?" I felt my face getting warm. His eyes went wide and he was blushing, too.
"N-No! It's not w-what it looks like, Kairi! Honest! It's just something caught my eye..." Just as he said that, the chain around my neck felt like it spontaneously gainedten pounds. I looked at the crown pendant. I kept it maintained and in good condition, as if it was given to me yesterday rather than ten years ago.
"Oh..."
"Nice chain... It looks like he was wrong about you." Okay, this guy is starting to piss me off. Can you just give names or something!
"What do you mean by he? Who is he? And why is he wrong?" I wanted to know. What if it's him... What if it's Sora?
"Pardon?"
"HE! Who is HE!
"Oh, yeah... Him. Do you know Sora Strife?"
Me: And there this story goes. Off a cliff...
Ari: I wanna know what happens next!
Me: Sorry, but I have to get back to school work n' stuff. I hate it. :P
Ari: D':
Me: I know, I know, but if it weren't for school, I wouldn't be able to read or write. You gotta be thankful for that.
Ari: Hope you enjoyed it so far!
Me: And I think I know what you're thinking. Replica Riku? Why! :O
Ari: Just because. :3
Me: And the story is a bit short. Sorry for that. I just had so much caught up on me. Ugh, troublesome life of mine!
Ari: See you whenever! :D
Me/Ari: Bye! ;D