Reality
"Please tell me this isn't another dream..." Xion whispers, clinging to Riku as though he all that's holding her down to earth.
As far as she knows, he might as well be.
Riku rubs her back, forgetting that he and Xion are not the only people in the room—Sora and the rest are silent for once, staring at the scene before them in shock—and takes a breath before speaking.
"No, it's not a dream... Xion." He smiles, running his fingers through her hair to soothe her; she's trembling in his embrace. "...This is reality."
She's finally back.
Author: After writing this one last night, it occurred to me that I only have three left to type up... DX
Anyway, have another drabble that connects to Xion's return... I really like this one, personally. Can't you just imagine the looks on everyone's faces? XD
I admit to having been inspired by the Vocaloid song "Magnet" for this one (well, the English translation anyway) especially the line, "This isn't just another dream, for sure, this is reality..."
To my reviewers:
Espionage247: Glad you liked it. ^^ I like falling asleep too, but it's also fun to watch people sleep... :)
vanitas1776: Thanks, I like writing the good ol' parenting drabbles. XD (And you're right, there is kind of a story behind it, but only a vague idea of one. Before that drabble, Riku actually was rather sleep-deprived due to actually having to go out during the night before and got back in at dusk an entire day later just in time for Xion to put him on a completely different kind of "duty.") I'm trying to slip in a few more good ones before the end! ^^
CarelessWhispers13: That kind of comment always makes me happy! I'm glad you liked it even though cute isn't your favorite. :) (Personally, my favorites are the sad and bittersweet ones, but fluff is fun to write, too...)
See ya next time!