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Sorry this chapter is kind of late, final exams have been sucking up all my time...can't wait for summer!
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Chapter 17: Reunion
(Sora's POV)
Location: 12th floor (Destiny Islands)
The next world card I have in my possession looks a lot like Destiny Islands. Could it be? My stomach is doing flips because I think I may see Namine again, it's been so long. Will she remember me?
I take a deep breath and try to slow my racing heart. "This'll be great," I tell myself. The island is peaceful and I'll probably be reunited with her. I enter the passageway with a smile upon my face.
To my horror, I find a scene of destruction and chaos. Nothing close to the tranquility I expected. I can barely believe my eyes, the island is in complete shambles. Why is this happening to me?
Before I get the chance to regain my composure, I notice a massive ghoulish shadow towering above me. I instinctively reach for my keyblade and attack. But, it's no use; the creature refuses to fade. I step away and begin to call out. I have to know if she's here on the island with me. I have to know that she's safe.
Relentlessly, I continue searching until I hear a voice softly calling my name. I would know that voice from anywhere. I would walk through fire and ice just to hear her speak.
Namine stood a few feet away from my immediate reach.
"Sora, you're really here...for me!"
I open my mouth to speak but nothing comes out. I simply nod and smile. I walk to where she waits and reach out for her hand. Her hands feel cold against my warm skin.
"I'm here," I say, "there's nothing to worry about now!"
"You don't know how long I've been waiting to see you," she says.
"I do know, because I've been waiting for this moment too."
"This is amazing, Sora."
"Yes, this is so amazing."
"But..."
"What's wrong Namine?"
"Sora, this isn't right!"
"Wha...what do you mean?"
"I have to put an end to this," she murmured.
"What are you talking about?"
Momentary silence cuts between the two of us and I am close enough to hear her irregular breathing. There's something written in her face that I can't decipher.
She looks up at me with tears brimming her crystalline eyes. She starts to talk and I linger on her every word.
"I wanted to see you but this is wrong."
Pause.
"I've been alone for a really long time and I couldn't take it anymore, I needed you."
I interject.
"Namine, it's okay!"
Pause.
"No, you must listen to me, Sora."
Pause.
"I called out to you and had you come all this way. You showed up when I needed you most, and I'm so happy. But, I..."
Pause.
Interruption.
"Namine, it's okay, I'm here because I made a promise to you."
Pause.
"Thank you, but...I'm sorry!"
She pulls away from me and at it feels as if my heart has been torn to pieces.
"Na...Namine, why are you acting like this?"
Pause.
"I'm not supposed to exist," she adds, "not in your world, or any other world."
"Huh?"
"I don't belong in this picture."
Pause.
"I'm not real, I don't exist in any part of your heart!"
Pause.
"WHAT HAS GOTTEN INTO YOU?" I shout.
No response.
"We were inseparable on the island, Namine."
Pause.
"You went away one day," I whisper, "you left, and I came here to make sure I didn't lose you for good!"
Pause.
"Was it me you were really after?"
"Yes, Namine, of course!"
No response.
"I forgot everything, but never anything about you!"
No response.
I reach into my pocket and pull out the charm. I dangle it in front of her and she smiles for a brief moment.
"My charm, you have it!"
Her happiness fades as quickly as it came and she turns her back to me. My heart is slowly turning to stone.
"What am I supposed to do, Namine?"
"Think carefully, Sora! Search your heart again; the one you truly love lies deep within."
Pause.
"The girl who is most special to me, it's you Na..."
Unexpectedly, a flash of light burns in my eyes and Namine's charm changes form inside my grip.
Namine wipes the streaming tears from her eyes and runs off before I get the chance to stop her.