Chapter 17

The heat of the sun. It was so comforting to feel against Kira's bare skin. Like a blanket wrapped around you when you're cold. The weather was turning warm again. Summer was trying to upstage autumn. Maybe this moment of brief peace would last longer than she knew it would.

But like almost everything in her life, nothing good could stay for long. She opened her eyes to see a blazing red sunset staring back at her. It was the same shade as her face. More importantly, the shade of her fury.

The memories of the last few moments her and Sora shared rushed back into her brain. He had taken her unexpectedly from her bedroom in probably her most revealing pair of underwear to God knew where.

She also remembered she was currently in his arms. She elbowed him in the stomach, causing him to drop her on the ground. She immediately stood up, turned around, and summoned the Kingdom Key in her hands. She gave him a good blow to the ribcage.

As he fell to the ground, she screamed, "What the hell do you think you're doing! I'm in my underwear! Where the hell are we, you pervert!"

Sora held his side as he rose. "Twilight Town. We don't have much time. They'll have our heads if we're late."

"I'm not going anywhere with you until you explain yourself!" She crossed her arms over her breasts. She rather not have Sora staring at them.

He moved slightly toward her. He was afraid she might hit him again if he got too close. "Listen, I'm sorry. But, I didn't have much time. There are few portals connecting our two universes. And they don't stay open for too long. Plus, I didn't know you were changing clothes. I'm truly sorry."

"Fine, it's accepted as an apology." She rolled her eyes and decided the glance behind him. A large building was roofed by an absolutely amazing clock tower. The sight of it brought unfamiliar memories to her brain. A blonde boy and a red haired man sat on the ledge eating some sort of ice cream, laughinh without a care in the world.

"Hey, I'm talking to you! Are you paying any attention to me!" Sora yelled.

Kira shook her ead. "Oh sorry. I zoned out. What did you say?"

"I said we're going to Yen Sid's Tower. I'm taking you to see Flora, Fauna, and Merriweather to make you a fighting outfit."

She smiled. New clothes sounded nice. Better than her school uniform. "Thanks. Let's go."

He grabbed her hand and ran inside the building. Kira now realized it was a train station. They kept moving until they arrived at a single cart purple and gold train with star windows.

"This is our train. Only stop is Yen Sid's Tower. Ready to board, Kira?"

She simply just nodded and jumped into the cart. She found a comfy seat in front of the last window. Sora placed himself beside her. "You'll really enjoy the ride."

The train began to move. The setting completely changed. Gone was the simple train station. It was replaced by boundless space filled with glowing stars. It was utterly mesmerizing.

The earlier memory with the two unknown boys popped into her head. Along with a question. "Sora, do you know why the sun sets red?"

He giggled. "Sorry, I don't. Why do you ask?"

She turned her face to him and smiled. "I heard that question once. I just thought you knew the answer."