KBMP (Me): Well, I don't own Kingdom Hearts or anything like that.
Sora: I'm willing to bet that you wish you did though, right?
Me: Of course, who wouldn't?
Kairi: Well, this is a songfic, meaning that KBMP doesn't own the song that this fic is based off of either.
Me: Right, right, I just like Faith Hill's music, she's one of my favs XP.
Kairi: Ooookaayyyy...well, on we go, please remember to review, or you'll make me feel really sad and I'll be forced to use my puppy dog eyes.
Sora: NOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Not those dreaded things...please, do what she says, I beg of you! I can't resist the powa of the cute puppy dog eyes!
Me: Um...Merry Christmas...please do enjoy (oh, and if you look carefully, you can see a little SoraXKairi in there, lol):
"Where Are You, Christmas?"
(Centric: Kairi)
Kairi walked along the beach of the island she, Riku, and Sora used to play on. It felt weird for her to be walking along its beach, it was winter, and the signs of winter were definitely present. It seldom snowed, given the fact that they were in a warm region, but it still got cold, dark, and damp around this time of year none the less. This was common, especially given the fact that it was nearly Christmas. This didn't really matter to her though, Sora and Riku hadn't come back yet and it wouldn't be the same without them, so she wasn't exactly looking forward to it.
"I probably shouldn't be so upset…I had almost forgotten about Sora, and I haven't done anything to find Riku. I guess I just miss them too much to completely enjoy this Christmas." Kairi sighed to herself as she continued to walk around. Her other friends had noticed that her normally cheerful demeanor had been changing over the year, it was all over her face, and it was even more apparent now with a holiday as special as Christmas just around the corner. She would normally be one of the giddiest girls around this time of year, but not this time, she had too much on her mind, too much to be concerned with.
Where are you Christmas, why can't I find you? Why have you gone away?
Last year around this time, she'd be laughing around with Sora, Riku, and their other friends on the island as they talked about what they asked for Christmas and all other kinds of things. As she took in her surroundings, she realized that sound of laughter was no longer present, there wasn't even the usual feel of childish joy that this place had with it. It was like something was missing from the island, no, it wasn't missing from the island, it was missing from her, it was the presence of Riku…and Sora.
Where is the laughter you used to bring me? Why can't I hear the music play?
Kairi just sat down to think, she supposed that's why she had come to the island in the first place, just to escape the chaos of everyday life on the mainland, even if for only a little bit. As she just thought to herself, she realized that this place was different too. It seemed sad almost, as if it was trying to tell her that it missed them too and understood her heartbreak. Everything seemed different, the trees seemed uncharacteristically dull, even for this time of year, and the ocean waves gave a sad lullaby as they slowly carried out their allotted task.
"I guess…I'm different too…I'm depressed and tired all the time…I guess
My world is changing, I'm rearranging. Does that mean Christmas changes too?
I guess I'll find out whether or not that's the case…sigh."
The auburn haired princess continued to sit there, and as she did, she couldn't help but feel that her world was caving in all around her. Her friends were gone, missing in who knows where, she felt like she was distancing herself from her other friends because of her sadness, it was all giving her a headache. It was just all so different, nothing seemed like it should have been, it was all wrong.
Where are you Christmas? Do you remember the one you used to know? I'm not the same one…see what time has done? Is that why you have let me go?
Finally tired of sitting around, Kairi decided to get up and visit the one place that she hadn't been in a while. She neared the waterfall not too far away from the beach and looked towards the direction of the cave where she and Sora used to etch pictures on the wall when they were little. She ducked into the entrance and made her way to the main chamber and just looked around at all the silly little pictures they had drawn in years gone by. The memories relieved her sadness and anxiety a little, satisfied with her partially restored moral, she decided to leave and head back for home, but her eyes were drawn to something, a lone drawing, the one of Sora handing her a Papou fruit.
Christmas is here, everywhere. Christmas is here, if you care.
She gently rubbed her hand across it, the etching always seemed to have that affect on her.
"I'm such a damsel in distress…here I am feeling sorry for myself because Sora and Riku aren't here, knowing full well that they are doing everything in their power to make it back. Besides…there's that promise Sora gave to me…that's he would always be with me." She smiled a little as she finally discovered that she wasn't alone, they would still be together on Christmas day, if not in body, then in spirit and heart, and that's all that mattered.
If there is love in your heart and mind, you will feel like Christmas all the time.
With a new peace of mind, she left the cave and made her way home. Kairi was now willing to face this Christmas and be happy, despite all the things that were "amiss". She made it home and as soon as she walked in the door she gave a sigh of relief. Just then, her godfather, the mayor of the Destiny Mainland, walked by.
"Oh, Kairi, welcome home dear. Judging by your smiling face, I trust your walk was a pleasant one?" The man inquired with a smile on his face, Kairi had become something of a daughter to him since he took her in after the girls mysterious arrival on the island a few years ago.
"Yes, it was, thank you." Kairi smiled as she walked up to her room, but before she entered it, "Oh, and Merry Christmas."
"Merry Christmas, sweetheart." He waved as he continued on with whatever he was doing. Kairi just laid back on her bed, a content smile on her face as she looked towards the stars.
I feel you, Christmas. I know I've found you, you never fade away. The joy of Christmas stays here inside us, fills each and every heart with love.
She gave a prayer that she would see Sora and Riku again, and that wherever they were, they would have a peaceful, happy Christmas themselves and quietly feel asleep. As she did, a pleasant smile graced her face.
Where are you, Christmas? Fill your heart with love.
A/N: Well, how'd I do? I hope I did well, I heard this on the radio and thought this would suit Kairi a little bit, so I decided to give it a try, lol. Please review and let me know what you thought about it, okay? Say "Noel" if you read the author's notes. Now, to use the words of everyone's favorite break in artist (lol, I have nothing against Santa Claus, I just find it funny is all:D), Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
Trivia: I know the whole Mayor being her godfather thing was a little out there, but if you follow KH 1's story a little, you can see that the Mayor took her in when she appeared on the island, weird, huh?