Chapter 12

Goodbye Chiyo

[Midnight]

It's dark on the island and Chiyo has returned from the festival alone, Vlad welcomes her at the door and like an excited puppy, the middle age man literally glomps his only daughter, smothering her tightly.

"Where have you been? Nope doesn't matter, you're safe oh your safe, yu."

"I'm sorry for making you wait Dad, I was with a friend." She grumbled through the crook of his arm.

"This boy? Doesn't happen to have a brown pineapple head does he?

"heh heh, somthin like that."

"Chiyo, you're things should be ready, just go upstairs and get them then, lock up when you leave, I'll bring the Buggy round."

"Aye, Cap'n. I can't wait."

As she walked into her room, she felt a cold chill of isolation within. She scanned the room for her backpack and suitcase. 'Ah, there it is' Grabbing the items, she took toward the steps, the suitcase pounding as she rolled it down.

The 14 year old locked the door behind then packed her things in the trunk, after that tireless choir was done she hoped into the back seat, belted up and awaited her dads instruction.

"Chiyo, are you sure? Maybe you can stay here this time."

"Dad, I'm sure, It's time we left this place behind us and the memories with it." She said solemnly.

"Whelp, you don't have to tell me twice, off we go!" He chimed.

The car revved and before they knew it, they were off, down along the speedway, swirling from side to side.

Chiyo remained quiet threw ought the whole journey, It took awhile for the idea to process, to be so far away from her home, her school. Leaving everything behind; even her memories of Sora, Riku & Kairi 'We're going away for the whole summer, I should be excited but I think I'll miss them.'

The concept of not seeing Sora all summer was hard to fathom at first, she'd miss his smile, the way he'd rub his nose gleefully, his eyes & his hair, oh god especially the hair!

The thoughts of him flooded through her mind making her smile but also feel very sad inside.

Her dad encouraged her that the Island would be there when they got back, but still…She was pessimistic, she always was, she'd always think of the worst scenario. 'What if something happened…Like a storm?'

'No.

Riku victimized me, Kairi can barely stand me, and Sora he'll… He'll, just forget me. So I should be glad to be going'

'N-no.

'Riku tested me and I came through, Kairi was kind to me & Sora…He… I…We…'

Focusing on the journey ahead left her feeling hollow inside, as hey drove further and further away she wanted to get closer, back the way she came, she just needed a proper excuse. 'Aww I can't do that to Dad, jeez Chiyo you're so indecisive.'

They made it to the hotel only for Chiyo to be told to unpack before she would be able to do anything else constructive. She complied without a word, heading for her suitcase.

"N-no way!" Astonished by what she discovered, she could only raise it high in wonderment.

[flashback]

It was the last day of school, I was young then. 8,9 or 10? Everyone was so excited but I remained shy and sort of faded out whilst everyone was having fun. People were signing shirts even the younger year joined it, I can remember the atmosphere, everyone was just so happy to leave I thought at least one person would wish me well, tell me they'd miss me…Give me a smile?

But no one did. My shirt was as clean as the moment it can out of the dryer not a print not even a curse.

"No one?" No one wants to sign my shirt.

"Not one…W-what's wrong with me?"

I cried then, I fell to my knees and cried and all I could do was cry until my dad would come to collect me.

The girl with the shirt, the shirt that had no names. Before I could suffer anymore humiliation and sadness, I felt a huge pen jab into my back, the ink bled threw my top and onto my skin, and I remember feeling so happy. I remember his smile, so genuine, before I could get his name he ran off.

'W-wait!" I wanted to call but I was too shy and so I just searched for my dad instead.

"Dad, dad, I got a name, what does it say?"

"SO?" He said.

"His name is SO?" I repeated in confusion. "When we meet again 'So'…I'll…"

Well I'd just be happy that we met again.

[The Next Day]

[Morning]

Morning had risen on the island, the gang had gathered by the boats in order to go together. Just then, a panting Sora arrived, jogging up to Tidus, Riku, Kairi, Selphie and Wakka.

"M-made it." He gulped, breathing heavily.

"Just in time, ya? We were about to leave without you."

"No we weren't. Sora where's Chiyo? Isn't she with you?" then Selphie whispered something to Wakka and Tidus only making them show how agitated they were.

'P.s I so won that bet'

"Knock it off, it's not like anyone was really goin to do those stupid things." He grunted. "Coming?"

The disgruntled Selphie hoped into the boat with Tidus and from there he began rowing.

"Chiyo isn't coming, she left hours ago with her dad. I doubt she'll be coming back." Riku interjected with little to no emotion in his voice.

The boys heart sank and so did his balance. The brunette faltered, collapsing on his butt then punched the sand in agitation. Just like that, she left? Just went without a word? "I didn't even get to say goodbye."

"Just forget about her Sora, she was just slowing down our plans for the raft anyway." He said his arms folded, a smirk etched on his face.

Kairi scowled, turning to Sora in order to help him to his feet. "What Riku means is…We'll all miss Chiyo, she even paid for my dress. Don't let it get you down, we'll see her when she gets back. Me and Riku watched her leave as he was walking me to my house yesterday. Well anyway, let's get going."

Kairi and Riku went into their own separate boats as Wakka was left with Sora.

"C'mon kid" Wakka said, nudging the boy to advance.

The chocolate haired boy shook himself out of the daze and immediately put on his signature grin. " okay, yeah, let's do it!"

'So I guess this means she's gone all summer…I shouldn't mope, y-yeah! I'll see her when she gets back. But why didn't she tell me she was going?'

But still I…

'I didn't even get to say goodbye.'

On The Island

The Beginning of Kingdom Hearts I

'I've been having these weird thoughts lately, like is any of this for real? Or not.'

Groggily the teen looked out into the distance, the boy looked like he was almost in a trance, daydreaming how he was floating in darkness but still managing to drift through. Opening his eyes, the boy was greeted with a burst of sunlight. He raised his hand to shield it only to find Riku on the beach looking beyond, completely immovable despite the huge tidal wave about to crush him.

The teen turned, completely jaded by the Tsunami wave that was on course with both him and Sora. He merely held out his hand, beckoning Sora to join him.

"Riku look out!" He screamed, rushing out, his palm out almost readying to pull him out of the way.

With an epic display of power, the wave came at full force, smothering the two with great strength. Sora did a backward roll in the water and when he came too, found Riku staring at him almost in jest. Feeling mocked, the teen remained adamant, Still attempting to grab his hand. The current was too strong and so Sora allowed himself to be taken back until he reached the surface.

From there his unconscious body was washed up onto the shore, allowing his dreams to take him into the distance. He imagined he was running to Kairi only for her to giggle at him, suddenly he was pulled back by an unstoppable force, there were meteors in the background, next thing he knew he was in the station of awakening.

Sora let out a yawn, falling back only to see Kairi's face in front of him.

"WOAH" he bellowed rising to his knees like the undead.

"Gimmie a break, Kairi." He sighed only for her to laugh.

"Sora you lazy bum. I knew that I'd find you snoozing down here."

"No! This huge black THING swallowed me up,

I couldn't breath,

I couldn't--"

"Ow!" He rubbed his head delicately where Kairi knocked him one.

"Are you still dreaming?"

"It wasn't a dream! Or was it, I don't know. What was that place, so bizarre."

"Yeah, sure."

"Hey Kairi, what was your hometown like- you know, where you grew up?"

"I've told you before, I don't remember."

"Nothing at all?"

"Nothing."

"Do you ever wanna go back?"

"Well, I'm happy here. But you know, I wouldn't mind going to see it."

"I'd like to see it too, along with any other worlds out there, I want to see em all."

"Hey, aren't you guys forgettin someone? So I guess I'm the only one working on the raft." Enter Riku, effortlessly carrying a large sized log and a smirk that symbolized his cockiness.

"And your just as lazy as he is." He said leaning closer to Kairi.

"So you noticed. Okay we'll finish it together, I'll race you!"

"Are you kiddin?"

"Go!"

Like bullets the two shot off into the direction of the raft, each one toes to toes with one another. The days seemed made of endless and childish fun. Doing obstacle courses, running & exploring items. After the gathering of the supplies, logs and other items the kids arrived at their usual spot, all relaxing by the Paopu. They talked amongst themselves about Kairi's home, about leaving and about Paopu. Riku headed back without a word, Sora had been in the secret area for awhile whilst Kairi awaited him too surface.

When he came out looking slightly pale, he was greeted by Kairi by the shore, they both sat on the wooden platform waiting eagerly for the fist person to speak.

"You know Riku, has changed." She sighed.

"What do you mean?" He said.

"Well…" Kairi stuttered.

"You okay?"

"Sora. Lets take the raft and go, just the two of us!"

"Huh?"

"Just kiddin!"

"What's gotten into you? You're the ones who's changed Kairi."

"Maybe."

"You know I was a little afraid at first, but now I'm ready. No matter where I go or what I see, I know I'll always be able to come back here."

"Sora, don't ever change." Sora watched as she stood, Kairi remained there looking into the distance.

"I just can't wait, once we set sail, It'll be great."

[Meanwhile…]

"It was Sora all along." She cried happily. "I heard him. So why didn't I say I was that girl?"

Was it because I thought it wouldn't make a difference? Or maybe that I thought it would be over?"

Chiyo felt a serge of purpose boil within her, destiny was pulling her back to him and that was where she'd go, it didn't matter about the time, the distance, Love was all that mattered.

Chiyo was in love. She couldn't let fear drag her down not even if it cost her a full munny bus pass, she'd get back to the island.

"I..I have to go back! I have to tell him I was that girl. I'm sorry Dad but I'm leaving again." Taking her raincoat and a few bags of munny, the orange eye'd teen took toward the door whilst a sleeping dad remained oblivious.

There you have it, Chapter 12 finished.

I'm going to go through the process of completely revamping some old chapters. I think I'll put in more detail about why people hate Chiyo not just for her eyes but maybe her personality too.

When it comes to the KH opening, your guess is as good as mine, I wanted to keep it ambiguous, after all this is Chiyo's story and getting into detail would just fill up empty space. We could say it was a dream, what it was brought on by? we don't know so lets just leave it like that. Anyway, there's only a few more chapters to go, thank you so much to all my readers, you guys have my blessings and thanks. Peace ya'll!

P.S cut scenes of KH1 can be found here, its better than reading my script interpretation. The KH canon in my fic was purposefully cut short for basic purposes of shortening it.

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