Chapter 22
Kira was defeated. Sure, she beat Behemoth like nobody's business. But, her emotional state of mind was battered and bruised. Sora was dying right before her eyes and there was nothing she could do about it. Not to mention, she was too weak to stop Alexander, the person caused all this damage. She had failed Sora.
She heard the fluttering of wings in the distance. What was it now? She didn't think she couldn't fight anymore. She glanced behind her and sighed. It was Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather. Thank God, maybe they could help Sora. The three fairies flew over and floated over Sora. Small shrieks and escaped their mouths. Fauna went over to her and wiped her overflowing tears. Merryweather asked, "What happened!"
"He got into this fight with some of Maleficent's henchmen and lost. Then one of them summoned a Behemoth Heartless and it crushed Sora with it's foot. I should have protected him better! It's all my fault!"
Fauna continued to dab her tears away. "Oh dearie, there was nothing you could have done about it. None of this is your fault." She pulled out a pink glass bottle with some sort of dark liquid inside. "Give him this."
She grabbed the bottle, hands trembling. She carefully opened Sora's mouth, blood coating her fingers. Another sob left her mouth as she poured the liquid, now revealed to be dark blue, into his mouth. It began to quickly leak out the corners of his mouth. "He's not swallowing! What do I do!" Kira screamed.
Merryweather closed his mouth as Flora lifted his head up slightly. A small gulp was instantly heard. A weak voice said, "Can I have some more of that stuff?"
Kira's tears didn't stop, but at least she was crying for a different reason. Sora was talking again. He was going to be all right. She handed Fauna the bottle as she hugged him as tightly as she could. He groaned in pain and yelped, "You're crushing me, Kira!" Broken ribs here!"
She released him and wiped away her tears. "Sorry. I'm just glad you're going to be okay!"
He gave a low laugh. "I've suffered a lot more than this. Trust me, I'll be just fine." He held one of her hands and kissed it softly. "You saved me again. Thank you."
Her face turned bright pink and Flora smacked their hands apart. "You have all the time in the world to romance her! Right now, you need to focus on your health. You're lucky to even be alive right now!"
After that, everyone stayed silent as the fairies worked their magic on Sora and Kira. The potion, as Fauna told her, healed all wounds of the skin. So, all the outside damage they took disappeared with a few drinks of the potion. As for Sora's broken ribs, seven in total, there wasn't a lot they could do for them. They magically wrapped his chest with bandages and told him not to move around more than neccesary. And for Kira's ankle, just a day or two of bed rest and it would be good as new.
They waved goodbye as they walked back to the train. They took seats right beside each other in front of a window. Kira laid her head in Sora's lap and closed her eyes. She felt a hand run through her hair and her cheek. He looked down at her and smiled. "You're something else, you know that?"
She snickered. "I like to think that. So, what's this thing between us? Are we dating now?"
A loud sigh left Sora's mouth. "I don't know. I have to figure this all out. I like you, I really do. But..."
He didn't have to speak any more. Images of Kairi flooded both of their minds. She held back tears as she spoke, "I understand. You love her and you barely know me."
"Barely know you? I feel like I've known you my whole life. Maybe because we're so connected."
She rose up and smiled. "Well, I'm glad I'm not the only who feels that. All these emotions suddenly just popped up out of nowhere. I thought that there was something wrong with me because of it. But, I know now there isn't."
"I'm figure this all out. Because I do want a chance with you. And when I do, you'll be the first to know."
She giggled. "I would hope so. But, you already have a yes from me. So, you won't have to ask me out when you finally get it sorted out."
They both smiled as Sora pulled her in for a long kiss. It confirmed everything for her. She would take on her destiny full throttle. It wouldn't be so bad. She had Sora with her. That was all she needed.