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Chapter 4: The Journey Begins
The sun shorn through the windows of the cottage as Namine quietly sat on the living room floor with her legs crossed as she did her morning meditations as Kairi came into the room and smiled at her as she continued to the kitchen and grabbed a bowl, she then walked over to the fridge and took out an egg and half a gallon of milk. She carefully placed the egg into the bowl and carried the bowl and milk over to the stove and carefully sat them down on the counter. She turned her attention to a cabinet and took out a fry pan and placed it on the stove. After she had turned on the stove to a medium heat, she cracked the egg against the bowl and pour the egg yokes into the bowl and poured some milk into the bowl while she mixed them together with a spoon that she got while getting the pan as she threw away the egg shell. Kairi then poured the mixture into the fry pan and turned the heat to high. While her breakfast was cooking she got a spatula as Xion came into the kitchen.
"Morning." said Xion in a groggy voice as she rubbed her eyes and looked in the fridge and took out the orange juice carton and started to drink from the carton.
"Used a cup." sigh Kairi as she folded her breakfast and flipped it with eases to cook on the other side.
"Okay, mom." said Xion in her annoyed tone as she walked over to the cabinet and got a glass cup. "So, what are you making?"
"An omelet." said Kairi as Xion took a look at her breakfast.
"Where's the cheese and mushrooms?" asked Xion as Kairi flipped her omelet again.
"I guess I forgot to add the cheese and we don't have any mushrooms." said Kairi as she turned off the stove and used the spatula to quickly placed her omelet on a plate. "Should I make you something?"
"No, I prefer to make my own breakfast." said Xion as she gulped all her orange juice and walked back to the fridge and took out a bag of potatoes, pack of sausage and bacon, the whole carton of eggs. She placed everything on the counter and placed the pan that Kairi used into the sink and got a huge skillet. She then turned the stove to a medium heat as she cracked two eggs into the bowl that Kairi had used and mixed them together with the spatula and poured her batter into the skillet and stirred the eggs making them into scrambled eggs and set the heat to low.
She then, took out one sausage and two bacon from the package and placed them into the skillet. As her breakfast cook she took out three potatoes and quickly wash them as she cut them into half inch cubes and placed them into the bowl that she used. When she was finished cutting the potatoes, she walked back to the stove and turned the bacon and sausage over and poured her potatoes cubes into the skillet. Kairi watch as Xion continued to cook her breakfast as she placed two bread into the toaster and turned her attention back to the stove as she got a plate out of the cabinet. Xion turned the stove off and placed her breakfast on the plate and got the toast out of the toaster and took her plate to the table as she sat down next to Kairi. "Can you pass the salt." said Xion as Kairi chuckled.
"Something smells good." said Namine as she took a seat across from Xion as Kairi handed Xion the salt shaker.
"Morning, Namine." greeted Kairi as she got back up to put her plate into the sink and got two glass cups for her and Namine as Xion happily ate her breakfast. Kairi handed Namine as glass of orange juice as she sat the carton next to the large bowl of fruits. "Here you go, Namine."
"Thanks." said Namine as she took the glass cup of juice and sipped slowly.
"So, any plans for today?" asked Xion as she finished the last of her eggs and put her fork and plate away and poured herself another cup of orange juice.
"Sora, invited us to the island." said Kairi as she took another drink of her juice. "We'll leave as soon as Roxas wakes up."
"Why is he sleeping late?" asked Xion as Kairi shrugged and turned to Namine for a answer.
"He went to early last night, but he had a nightmare. He was dreaming that he was at the pillar, you know, the Dive of Heart pillar." said Namine as Kairi and Xion nodded yes. "Anyways, he was their and he was fighting a mysterious figure that had yellow eyes. Apparently, the figure killed him."
"Was it a heartless?" asked Kairi while taking another drink as Xion poured herself another glass of orange juice.
"No, he said it was human." said Namine as she took a sip of her juice. "Or something that had the figure of a human."
"It's was just a dream." said Xion as she reached for the carton of orange juice again. The morning had gone by and it was almost noon as the three girls were fully dressed. Xion wore a black t-shirt with black baggy short pants with her usual black and white sneakers. Kairi decided to wear her pink bustier dress that had a three long zippers with a white halter top that had a black hood connected to it under her dress and a pair of white, black, and purple sneakers. She also wore a black strap that she used as a belt that had a black notebook size pouch. As for Namine she decided to go with a simple white sundress with a pair of baby blue sandals that she decorated with five flower petals on each sandal. "What the hell is taking him?" complained Xion as Kairi placed three bracelets on her left wrist.
"Maybe, you should check up on him." suggested Kairi as she looked towards Namine.
"I'll go wake him." said Xion impatiently as she headed to Roxas' room. Xion went down the hall and knocked on his door and gently let herself in his room. Roxas was still in deep sleep, he was laying on his side so that he was facing the door, his bed was positioned in the corner. Xion quietly made her way to his side as she sat down on his bed and shook him. "Hey, wake up." said Xion, but it didn't seem like hard shaking didn't work as Roxas laid on his back. "Roxas! Get up!" shouted Xion with a hard shake.
Roxas groan as his arm wrapped around Xion waist and pulled her into his bed as he laid to his side. He was facing the wall, but Xion was laying between him and the wall as she struggled to get out of his arms, but he seemed to huge her more tightly while he was still asleep. Xion tried to loosen his grip around her waist and lower back, she wiggled and pushed out of Roxas hold and stood up and was glad that Kairi and Namine weren't in the room to see her embarrassed face as she stormed out of the room.
"Did you wake him up?" asked Kairi as Xion made her way into the kitchen and turned on the sink.
"Yeah, but he wanted a cup of water." said Xion as she fill a large jug.
"But that's a pitcher." said Namine as Xion just shrugged it off.
"Wait, he wants water in a jug?" question Kairi as she looked to Namine. "Did something happen?"
"No, everything is fine." said Xion as she turned the sink water off and headed back to Roxas' room. Kairi and Namine watched as Xion entered Roxas' room as they both heard a yell.
Roxas sat up on his bed as he wiped off the water from his face. His blankets, pillow, and bed was all wet as he glared at Xion. "What was that for?" demanded Roxas as he stood up and noticed that his shirt was also wet.
"It's almost noon and Kairi's friend invited us to the island." said Xion sounding annoyed as Roxas walked over to his dresser and took out a clean dry black shirt. He set it aside as he took off his wet shirt. Feeling embarrassed again, Xion whacked Roxas in back of his head.
"WHAT!" shouted Roxas as he rubbed his head and turned to face Xion.
"At least tell me to leave so you can change!" said Xion as she slightly blush when she looked at Roxas' chest.
"Then get out of here! You don't need my permission!" said Roxas as Xion stormed out of his room. She went back into the living room and sat down with an angry look on her face. Kairi and Namine didn't want to ask her what was all the yelling about as they waited for Roxas to get dressed. Roxas finally entered the living fully dress in kaki pants, he had on a white short sleeve button shirt with the black shirt under it with his sneakers on. "Sorry for keeping you guy for waiting. So shall we go?"
"But what about breakfast or lunch?" asked Namine.
"I'll get a pretzel from those street vendors." said Roxas as they all headed for the door as Kairi locked the door once they were outside. They started the short walk to the piers as Roxas stopped by a vendors stand and ordered a pretzel. When they arrived at the piers, they were greeted by a friendly face.
"Hey, guy." said Sora happily as each one said hello except Xion. "I got a large boat that we can all fit in. Oh, the others are already on the island." said Sora as he pointed to the small island. "Kairi why don't you and your friends get in and Roxas could you help with the rowing?"
"Yeah, sure I still need to wake up." said Roxas as he took a seat in the boat and got one oar as Sora loosen the rope tied to the pier and push them out and took a seat next to Roxas as he got the other oar. Sora instructed Roxas to follow his pattern as they rowed the boat towards the small island. After a few minutes of rowing, they arrived at the small island.
"How did all these stuff get here?" asked Roxas as he looked at the huge wooden fort with a tree house that had wooden catwalk. Next to a waterfall their was a tall shack that had a bridge that lead to another smaller island and at the far side of the island was another large shack.
"Ah, me, Selphie, Wakka, Tidus, and Riku brought most of these stuff from off the main island and we basically live here. There's a huge supplies of coconut trees, we also have wild mushroom, and we also catch fish if we want something different. Don't drink from the ocean, drink from the waterfall."
Every turn their attention towards Xion as she had her hands cup. She just sighed as she un-cup her hand and stood up. "Okay, dad." she mumbled as she went over to the waterfall.
"So, where's everyone else?" asked Roxas.
"Wakka, Tidus, and Selphie are probably up in the fort and Riku is over their by the tree." said Sora as he pointed to the smaller island. "Let me give you guy a tour around the island."
Sora lead the group as he explain so areas. He took them to the other side of the island and explain to them that the broken down bridge was already there. Along the hill their was a tall tower that had a zip line that went down to a smaller tower. Their was a small forest of coconut trees and a tall cliff that Sora explained lead to the other side of the island when they saw a hole.
"So, that's everything there is." said Sora as he lead the group back to the other side. When they were back from where they came they saw Riku with a wooden sword with Selphie, Tidus, and Wakka surrounding him. "Looks like they challenged Riku to a duel."
"Do they always do that?" asked Kairi as she watched with everyone else. Tidus quickly cross blades with Riku as he flipped safety away from Riku when he took a swing. Wakka saw this as a chance and threw his ball while Selphie swung a jump rope. Riku deflected the ball that ended up hitting Selphie. Tidus took another swing of his weapon as Wakka went to get his ball. Riku blocked his attacks and deflected his thrust. Wakka stood behind Riku with his ball as he threw it again, but Riku flipped backwards dodging both attack from Tidus and Wakka as the ball hit Tidus and stun him. Riku then slashed his weapon and Wakka was out. Tidus regain balance as he somersault towards Riku and came down with his weapon as Riku slightly turned as Tidus attack miss and Riku connected with his head using his hilt. Tidus fell to the soft sand on his knees.
"You okay?" asked Riku as he held a hand out.
"Yeah, I'm fine." smiled Tidus as Riku helped him up. As they both went over to check on Wakka and helped him up as Namine checked on Selphie.
"Hey, Sora how about you and Roxas go up against me?" offered Riku.
"How about a three way. We all go against each other." said Sora as he took out a wooden sword from his side that no one even noticed. "So what do you say, Roxas?"
"Hey, Tidus can I borrow your weapon?" said Roxas as Tidus tossed him his weapon that he easily caught. Roxas swung the weapon a few times to get used to handling it while Kairi walked along the shore looking for seashells as Namine took a seat by the waterfall with her sketchbook and started to draw while Xion watched the match. "Okay, I'm ready."
The three combatants face each other as they each took a step closer to each other and formed a small triangle. Roxas looked to the left and smirked at Sora as Sora smiled at him and looked to Riku. Sora was the first to swing his sword as Roxas blocked his attack while Riku swung at Sora as he moved aside and broke apart as they both duck Roxas attack. The three slash, stabbed while they also blocked and parried each of their attack as they started moving towards the wooden bridge. Riku leap up onto the bridge as Roxas blocked another attack from Sora and quickly dodge another attack as he scaled the shack and pursue Riku with Sora following behind him as Roxas stood between them. Sora thrust his weapon as Roxas moved aside while Riku deflected Sora's attack. Sora advanced even further forcing Riku on the smaller island as Roxas followed. Selphie, Tidus, Wakka, with Xion all watched in awe as the three combatants continued the endless duel. There was a few trees on the small island as Sora used them as an advantage against Riku and Roxas. Every time Riku or Roxas attacked Sora he would twist and twirl around the trees and would attack either Riku or Roxas. Riku took a swung at Roxas as he leap out of safety and took a swung at Riku as he leap up on the trees. Roxas looked up and dodge another attack from Sora as he ran up the tree trunk and leap onto another tree.
"You seem well balance." smile Riku.
"So do you." smiled Roxas as he leap to another tree and swung at Riku as he dodge and block Roxas' attacks. Riku then attacked Roxas as he dodge and parried his attacks while Sora climbed up a tree and jump onto another and leap to another and attack both Roxas and Riku as all three attacked each other.
"Sora, watch your footing." said Riku as he swung his weapon to Roxas leg as he leap over it and Sora did the same, but lost his balance. Roxas then swung his weapon at Sora's torso and knocked the breath out of him and quickly grabbed his weapon as Sora fell into the ocean. In each hand Roxas held a weapon as he drew his attention back to Riku. Roxas swung both weapons at Riku, but he would easily dodge and block both weapons. Roxas continued his attacks as he knocked Riku's weapon out of his hand and watch it land into the ocean. Riku quickly dodge another attack and quickly grabbed Roxas' wrist and threw him over him as Roxas landed into the ocean. Riku looked down at Sora and Roxas and laugh as the two laughed along with him.
"I guess you win, again." said Sora as he swam to shore while Riku jump off the tree and met up with Sora and Roxas.
"That was a great match." said Riku as Roxas handed Sora his wooden sword and toss Tidus' weapon back to him. "You were great too, Roxas."
"Thanks you're a good fighter." said Roxas out of breath as he took a seat on the shore to dry off while Sora and Riku went to the other sided of the island. Xion took a seat next to Roxas. "Where are the others?"
"They went to the fort. Namine is still by the waterfall and Kairi went looking for more seashells on the other side of the island." explained Xion as she drew in the soft sand.
"So, what's on your mind?" asked Roxas as he laid down on the sand.
"Well, I've been thinking, from the way that the three of you fought only you and Sora would be equally matched because you both show compassion, but Riku." said Xion as she stopped drawing in the sand. "He fights with killer instinct."
"Yeah, I've noticed that even if Sora is his friend, he still attacked him." said Roxas as he looked up to the sky.
"Maybe he can change." said Xion as she stood up. "Well, I'm gonna go look for something to eat. You want something?"
"No, I'm fine." said Roxas as he sat up and stood up while Xion went for a walk. Roxas went over to the waterfall where Namine was still drawing. Meanwhile, Sora met up with Kairi as she sat on her knees while she created a pattern with the shells she found. She took out a needle and thread from her pouch and poked into the shells as hard as she could and put the thread through the holes.
"So, what are you making?" asked Sora as he took a seat next to Kairi.
"I don't know. I though this would be a nice present for my grandmother." said Kairi as she finished tying the threads together. She held up the star shape charm as Sora examined the charm that was the shape of a star, but had a crown form in the middle. Kairi had tied a braded piece of yarn to one end of the star that had a smiley face drawn in. "I think she'll love it."
The rest of the day went by as everyone went home when it was getting darker. Sora and Kairi sat by on the paopu tree and watched the sunset. They were the only ones left on the island as Kairi lead on his shoulder again while Sora was still trying to get used to Kairi. "I'm, Kairi?" asked Sora as Kairi looked into his eyes.
"Yes?" said Kairi as she saw Sora blush slightly as she smiled at his cute expression.
"I know I've only known you for a week, I can't help feel…" Sora paused as he reached up for a ripe paopu fruit and examined it in his hand. "Do you want half?"
"Why did you change the subject?" smiled Kairi as Sora tried to think of something to say. "Just say it."
Sora let out a long sigh and looked Kairi in the eye again. "I think I like you." said Sora as he waited for Kairi to respond.
"Well, I think I like you too." smiled Kairi as she gave Sora a kiss on his cheek. "So, did you still want to spare that fruit?"
Sora smiled as broke the paopu fruit in half and gave one to her as they happily ate the sweet bitter fruit. From the main island Selphie was looking through Riku's binoculars again as she let out a happy sigh.
"That's so romantic." said Selphie as she handed Riku the binoculars as he looked through them. "They're sharing a paopu fruit."
"What's so special about that fruit." asked Xion while leaning on the wooden rails of the pier that they stood on.
"According to our legend, if two people were to share the paopu fruit their destinies become intertwined forever." explain Selphie as Xion looked at her confusedly. "They just made a promise to each other to be together no matter where there are."
"You'll have to excuse her, she never fell in love before." said Namine with Roxas hugging her waist. Xion just gave Namine a glare and headed back to the cottage. "Xion. I'm sorry."
Xion didn't listen as she was gone out of their sights. "Come on, we should head back." said Roxas as he lead Namine by the hand. "Good night, guys."
"Good night." waved Selphie.
"See ya." said Riku as he headed home also. Roxas and Namine caught up with Xion as she walked faster, but they still kept up with her.
"Xion. Please, I'm sorry about what I said." pleaded Namine as Xion didn't say anything as she continued to walk. "Come on, just say something."
"Okay, sure. But actions speak louder than words." said Xion as she quickly turned around throwing a punch towards Namine. Roxas quickly stood in front of her and took the punch. Roxas stood their as he rubbed his jaw. "Damn. Just leave me alone."
Xion continued walking as she turned down a street leaving Namine alone with Roxas. "Are you okay? I'm sorry about her."
"It's okay." said Roxas as he opened and closed his jaw. "I don't blame her for what she did."
"Why?" asked Namine as Roxas took a seat on a bench.
"When she punched me, I saw something in her eyes." said Roxas as he remembered seeing her face. "I saw a worried expression that she quickly changed into a glare. Things will work out later, just give it time."
Roxas and Namine were soon back at the cottage as Roxas went to his room while Namine waited for Kairi to return. Xion sat in her room with the door closed as she looked at her hand that she punched Roxas with. "Why do I feel guilty?" asked Xion as she stood up and laid on her bed. There was a soft knock on her door. "Who is it." said Xion as she already knew it was Namine.
"Can I come in?" asked Namine as she opened the door a little.
"Yeah, sure." said Xion as she sat up on her bed while Namine took a seat to face her.
"Roxas doesn't hold anything against you." said Namine.
"Why, I punched him when I tried to punch you." said Xion.
"You know you wouldn't be able to punch me." said Namine with a smile that Xion had to chuckle at. "You would end up hurting yourself, but even though you didn't hurt me, you still suffered yourself."
"I guess you're right. When I punched Roxas I felt guilty." said Xion truthfully as Namine stared at her in shocked.
"Do you like him?" asked Namine quietly as Xion stared at her in the eyes.
"How would I know." said Xion as she turned away from Namine's gaze as she smile at Xion.
"Come on, Roxas noticed that you've been acting strangely and asked me about it." said Namine as she poke Xion on her side. "You can tell me."
"If don't stop poking me, than I won't tell you." giggled Xion while trying to sound serious. Namine stopped poking her as Xion turned back around.
"I guess I do." said Xion as they both heard the door open and closed. "Kairi is home. Don't tell her anything or Roxas."
"Sure, okay." said Namine as Kairi appeared in the doorway.
"Oh, here you are. Why is it so dark in here?" said Kairi as she flipped on the lights "So what should we have for dinner?"
"Salad." suggested Namine as Xion rolled her eyes.
"How about spaghetti and pizza." said Xion.
"Why not both." said Kairi as she left the room and went into the kitchen. Xion chuckled as she followed after Kairi to help her with the pizza while Namine did the salad. Each girl had something to do as Xion took care of making the pizza while Kairi boiled water for the spaghetti as Namine chopped a head of lettuces, some carrots, tamatos, green bell peppers, and cucumbers. They told Roxas to prepare the table. Namine then tossed the salad in a large bowl as Xion took the pizza out of the oven while Kairi served the spaghetti on each plate. After they had finished eating and washed the dishes, they were once again sitting outside in the backyard looking up at the pale full moon. When it was getting late they all headed for bed.
"Oh, Kairi you have a letter." said Xion as she pointed to the coffee table. "Good night."
"Good night." said Kairi as she took the letter and went into her room and read the letter.
Next Day
"Have you seen Kairi?" asked Namine as Xion shook her head 'no'. "Where could she have gone?"
"She already left for school." said Roxas as he adjusted his tie. "She said something about extra work."
"Oh, shall we get going then." said Namine as they left for school. Throughout the morning class nobody see Kairi between classes and they thought they she would be at lunch. The group of friends stood in line as they each kept a eye out for Kairi, but she wasn't anywhere.
"Hey, have you guys seen Kairi." said Sora with a worried expression.
"She said she was going to be here today." said Namine as she set her tray down on the table. "Have you guy seen her?" Not even Tidus, Wakka, Selphie, and Riku haven't seen her as Namine though she would show up for her next class. By the end of the day, Sora met up with Namine, Xion, and Roxas by the front gate.
"Hey." said Sora sadly as he approached the group of friends. "She wasn't in class."
"What." said Namine with a shocked expression.
"It's not like her to ditch class." said Xion as she ran back to the cottage while the others followed behind her. In less than a minute they barged into the cottage as Xion and Namine went into her room hoping to find her. She wasn't in her room as Xion took a seat in a chair by her desk while Namine sat on her bed.
"Where could she have gone?" question Namine as Xion noticed the opened letter and a necklace that belong to her grandmother on her desk. She took the letter and read it.
"Namine." said Xion quietly as she handed Namine the letter. "Read it."
Namine read the letter quietly and read it again while gripping the letter.
Dear Kairi,
I'm writing you to inform you that your grandmother has passed away. I did what I could to help her as best as I could. As her last wish she had written a letter to you that is enclosed in the envelope with her necklace. Sorry for your lost.
Sincerely, Ansem
Namine went into the living room with the letter in her hand as Xion followed her. Roxas and Sora looked up at them hoping to expect good news. Namine quietly sat in the sofa while Xion stood next to her. "Kairi's grandmother passed away." said Namine quietly as their was a moment of silence.
"Sora, do you know where she could have gone? Somewhere were she could be alone?" asked Xion as Sora thought.
"Most likely the island." said Sora as everyone rush out of the cottage.
Kairi sat on the paopu tree trunk with her eyes red and puffy. She had her uniform on as she looked at her feet. "I wish I was there." she said sadly for the fiftieth time as she cried again while gripping her grandmother's last letter to her into her chest. Sora walked across the bridge as Kairi was busy crying while not noticing him as Sora stood behind her.
"Kairi." said Sora quietly as he sat beside her as she cried into his shoulder. "Everyone is worried about you."
"I can't face them right now." said Kairi as Sora wrapped his arms around her.
"What's wrong?" asked Sora quietly even though he knew about her grandmother.
"My grandmother went away." said Kairi as she cried even more. "She died of natural causes. I was sent here not knowing about her health while she stay in Radiant Garden. I wasn't there for her. I'm a bad person."
"No, no, no, you're not a bad person." said Sora in a comfort way. "She knew you had to leave, but she still loved you. I think she wouldn't want to see you cry like this. I think she would love it if you honor her memory." Sora pull away from Kairi and jump off the tree and took Kairi by the hand and helped her off. They turned to the bridge as Namine and Xion hugged Kairi as Namine and Kairi cried while Xion held back her tears as they sat on the ground.
Dear granddaughter,
For the last month I've never told you about my health as to not worry you, but I think you should know that my body has grown old and I wish you were here. I miss you and try not to miss me as you live your life. This is not goodbye, we'll meet each other again. I love you and I want you to have my necklace for good luck on your missions.
Sincerely, G-ma.
P.S. I love that nickname you gave me.
Sora and Roxas rowed the large boat out to the coast and dropped anchor as Kairi placed a picture of her grandmother inside a lantern next to a candle and attached the lantern on a float. From shore Xion and Namine watched as Kairi lit up the candle and placed the float on the ocean as they watched the lantern float out in the dark sea.
When they returned to shore Kairi and Namine walked ahead of Roxas, Xion, and Sora as they went back to the cottage for tea. "So, what will Kairi do?" asked Roxas as he watched Namine comfort Kairi.
"She'll probably head back to Radiant Garden or move in with her guardians." said Xion as Sora hoped that she would stay. "But whatever she decides, I'll stay by her side."
When they arrived back to the cottage, they all sat down around the table as Namine placed the tea pot on a cooling rack as everyone pour themselves some tea. Sora poured tea into Kairi's cup as she remained silent. No one said anything as they drink their tea quietly as Kairi turned her gaze to Sora and looked him in the eye. "Sora, can I ask you something?" asked Kairi.
"Yeah, you want to talk in private?" asked Sora as Kairi shook her head 'no'.
"No, they need to hear." said Kairi as she took a deep breath and continued as Sora slowly sipped his tea. "What do you know about Vanitas?"
Sora choked on his tea as everyone waited for Sora to clear his throat. "Who's he?" asked Sora dumbly as if he didn't know who Kairi was referring to.
"What do you know about us, Sora?" asked Namine calmly. "Out of all of us, you recognized one of us. Even though you never met us on the island before."
"Why would I know a Vanitas or his return?" said Sora as he took another drink from his cup.
"What do you mean, 'his return'?" asked Xion as Sora paused again as he realized what he said. Sora looked at everyone and set his eyes upon Roxas and he let out a long sigh.
"I'm the descendent of Vanitas, but I don't know how. He died at the graveyard." said Sora as he looked back to Roxas. "My father told me that Vanitas fought against a man named Ventus. When Riku introduce us, I recognized Roxas because my father told me that his hair stick off to the side like Ventus."
"So, what do you mean by his return?" asked Roxas.
"Well, when Vanitas died he quoted a scripture I think. He said, 'nothing shall forestall my return.' and he said this to Ventus." said Sora as everyone thought for a moment.
"He was quoting from 'Loveless' the fourth act." said Kairi as she remembered reading that book.
"But how does he plan to return?" asked Namine as the three girls thought again.
"Maybe the same way that guy from Midgar does." said Xion. "He was a real hand full."
"No, remember he needed some kind of head or DNA." said Namine as Roxas and Sora didn't know who they were discussing about.
"I thought he merged with the planets Lifestream." said Xion.
"Oh, right." said Namine as she tried to think again. "So if he used the planets Lifestream, I wonder if Vanitas can be revived by the same way with Maleficent."
"But that was by the those three fairies." said Kairi. "If they remembered her named or a fragment of her, she came back to life."
"Wasn't there a connection with her crow?" asked Xion as the three girls paused for a moment to think again. "Ugh, how the hell goes he plan on returning?"
"Maybe, we should head back to Ansem." suggested Namine as they agreed.
"Kairi could I talk to you in private?" asked Sora as he headed for the backdoor while Kairi left her seat and followed after him. Sora look up the starless and moonless sky as Kairi stood beside him. "So, everything about you. All your feelings are a lie." stated Sora sadly.
"No, everything I told you was all the truth." said Kairi as she looked down. "Well, not everything."
"What do you mean?" demanded Sora while not looking at Kairi as she looked at him.
"I work for a man named Ansem, but he's also referred as Ansem the Wise." chuckled Kairi, but Sora didn't laugh along with her as she continued. "I was sent here to get information about Vanitas, but while being here with you. You showed me a kindness that Vanitas never had, you comforted me when I lost my grandma. Because of that kindness and cheerful attitude, I fell in love with you."
"That sounds like another lie." said Sora as he crossed his arms. "How do you expect me to believe you?"
"Please, you have to believe me. Someone is looking for the X-blade and a lot of lives could be destroyed if mistreated." pleaded Kairi as Sora didn't turn to face her.
"That still doesn't change the fact that you used me." said Sora as he uncrossed his arms and turned to look at Kairi. "You lied to me just so you could get information on Vanitas! Well, you got your information, now what? You disappear out of my life and I'm supposed to act like nothing happen! Fine! Just go!"
"Sora…" was the only thing Kairi could say. Sora looked into her eyes one last time as he waved it off like a fly as he leap over the fence and ran home. Kairi watched as Sora disappeared out of her sight as her knees gave out. "I'm sorry." whisper Kairi as she looked up to the night sky. "What should I do? How can I fix this, grandma?"
"It's not like you to give up easily." said Xion as she held her hand out. "If he won't listen to reason, than, don't give up on him."
Kairi took Xion's hand as she helped Kairi stood up. "How can I convince him?" question Kairi.
"Just have a little faith and give it some time." said Namine as she stood next to Kairi with a smile on her face. "I know his words hurt, but he was also suffering."
"So, what are you going to do about it?" said Xion as she opened the corridor while Namine wept her tears away with a tissue and quickly put makeup on her face.
"Good luck." said Namine as she and Xion pushed her into the corridor and quickly closed it.
Kairi stood in a dark room as she looked around for a light switch. She found it by a door and turned on the lights and looked at the surrounding their was a bed by a window with a stack of harpoons in a large sack by the head. She examine a toy boat that hung from the ceiling that had two plush toys of a boy and a girl. The room itself was small, but the way it was organized seemed to be more roomy. Kairi hard a door open and closed as she hear footsteps.
"Mom! I'm home! Mom?" called a familiar voice as Kairi heard the footsteps walking up to the door. "I guess she's not home."
"Hi, Sora." said Kairi as she sat on his bed with a smile on her face.
"Kairi?" said Sora sounding surprised to see Kairi in his room. "How did you get in here?"
"Through the window." said Kairi as she pointed at the window as Sora sighed and sat down on a chair and looked at her beautiful face.
"What brings you here?" asked Sora. "How did you get here faster then me?"
"I went through a corridor and climbed through your window." said Kairi as Sora looked at her with doubt. "Well, you don't seem to believe me." Kairi stood up and pointed a finger in the air as the pearl black corridor appeared in the middle of the room as Sora sat up in shocked. "Me, Namine, and Xion can open a corridor to travel to places faster than an airship. So, you coming?" asked Kairi as she held out a hand for Sora to take. "I want to show you something special."
Sora hesitated, but gently took her hand and Kairi pull him into the corridor with her as the corridor disappear and reappear some place different. Sora examined the sparkling forest in awe, "What is this place?"
"Macalania, a sparkling forest complemented by a frozen lake. This place is my favorite place to be at night." said Kairi as she stepped into the warm water and looked up. "It's beautiful when the stars and the moon reflect off the still water. See."
Sora stepped into the water next to Kairi and look around at the sparkling water as the trees and star sparkled off the water. "It's like we're surrounded by stars."
"I like to think of it as a galaxy." said Kairi as she step waist deep into the water. "I'm really sorry for using you. In truth I didn't want to lie to you, so everything about me is the truth."
Sora dived into the water and swam further and resurface and stood in front of Kairi. "From what I saw, I guess I could forgive you." Sora turned to face Kairi as he saw something drop into the water. "Why are you crying?"
"It makes me happy to hear you say that." said Kairi as she softly cried more tears of joy. Sora stepped closer to her and placed his hands on her shoulders.
"Kairi." he said quietly as Kairi looked up into his ocean blue eyes as Sora lean in and kiss her lips. Kairi stood still with a shocked expression, but soon she kiss Sora back. Every tree, star, and the moon reflected off the still water as Kairi and Sora sat on the shore and watched the stars. "If Vanitas plans to return, he would need help from someone stronger. He was interested in a creatures called the Unversed, most likely he possessed a strong keyblade master. One that could control light and darkness. He would plan to slay as many of the Unversed because like the Heartless, he could create another Kingdom Hearts. The reason why he would need the X-blade is to start another keyblade war and recreate the world in his own image."
"I see." said Kairi as Sora finished telling his story.
"So, what now?" asked Sora as he stared into Kairi's eyes.
"I would have to leave." said Kairi sadly while staring into Sora's eyes. "Here take this." said Kairi as she took out the star charm from her pouch. "I planned to give this to my grandma, but here keep it safe and give it back to me until we meet again."
Sora took the charm and examined it. "Sure I'll take care of it." promised Sora as he smiled at Kairi.
"Don't ever forget: wherever you go, I'm always with you." smiled Kairi as she stood up and help Sora up. Kairi then opened the Corridor and they were back in Sora's room again. "I'll see you later." said Kairi as she gave Sora another kiss on the lips and went into the corridor. Kairi was back at the cottage as Xion and Namine waited patiently for her in the living room.
"So, how it go?" asked Xion as she stood up and stretched while Namine let out a yawn.
"I got the information that we need." said Kairi as she took a seat next to Namine. "We need to see Master Yen Sid to learn more about the Unversed. Where's Roxas?"
"He went to bed, but since we're leaving tomorrow, he wants to visited some old friends in his home town." said Namine as she leaned on Kairi shoulder.
"That's fine, Master Yen Sid lives there." said Kairi as Xion took a seat next to Namine. The night passed by as each girls fell asleep in the large sofa having a dream of their own. Roxas tossed and turned in his bed until he suddenly sat up breathing heavily with sweet drenching down his forehead.
"Another nightmare about that dark person." said Roxas quietly as he laid back down and tried to go back to sleep. "Is that my destiny?"
To Be Continued.,.
A/N: So that's it for this chapter. Please review, but no flames. Next chapter, "Old Friends" see you later.
Bonus Preview:
"A little bird told me, that you were looking for the X-blade and that's the reason why I'm here. Now, if you come back voluntarily all your crimes against the Organization will be like it never happened." smiled the red headed man.
"Roxas, who is this guy?" asked Namine as Roxas drew out two keyblades.
"The names Axel." said Axel with a smirk on his face. "Got it memorized?"
See ya.