This is a pretty short chapter. We'll get into the action pretty soon, promise. So, Kairi?

Kairi: "DarthKingdom doesn't own Kingdom Hearts, Disney, Square Enix, or anything else. If he did, I'd probably have a less girly Keyblade."

Chapter 7: Wardrobe Change

With that, the meeting was over. The King was soon pulled into a conversation with Captain Sparrow, while Yen Sid was smothered in thanks from the Twilight Town gang. Riku almost immediately followed after Yuffie.

Sora and Kairi rose from their seats and looked around the room. Leon walked over to them. "I'll show you to your rooms." He offered.

They bade the rest goodnight, and followed Leon out. But at the last minute, Yen Sid approached them.

"Kairi, my dear." He said right as they exited the room. "Before I forget, I have something to deliver."

"Yes, sir?" She asked. Sora wondered a what the sorceror could possibly have to give her. Yen Sid waved his hand, and Kairi began to glow.

No-not Kairi, her clothes.

Sora realized what was happening just as her clothing let out a bright flash of light. Her clothes were drastically different, but Sora couldn't help but think she looked evan better than before.

Kairi now wore a light purple outer robe that went down to her ankles. The sleeves hugged her arms, while the rest was loose-fitting. Under it was a dark blue top that exposed just a touch of skin below her naval. A skirt of the same color dove down to just below the knees. She had violet boots that streched up her shins. On her back and chest were two insignias. They matched Sora's crown pendant hanging around his neck, and he suspected that it was not a coincidence.

Sora could only stare, she looked beautiful.

"Those garments were designed by the good fairies Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather." Yen Sid said, as Kairi admired her new clothing in delighted awe. "They gave Sora the clothes he now wears."

"I bet they're comfortable." Sora commented, thinking that he sounded stupid.

"How do you like them?" Yen Sid asked.

"I love them!" She cried. She spun a little on the spot and admired the way the robe flowed with her. "And, yes they are very comfortable."

"The fairies will be happy to hear that." Yen Sid said with a small smile. "We believed that these would be more suitable for strenuous activity than what you already had. They help focus magical energy, and allow for plenty of movement."

"Would you thank them for me?" She asked the man. He smiled and nodded. That was when Mickey appeared in the doorway.

"Master, could we see you in here for a moment? Captain Sparrow needs to ask you something." He noticed Kairi, "Nice outfit, Kairi! Fit for a Princess of Heart."

She blushed, and the sorceror dissapeared with the mouse king. She apparently was struck by inspiration, and pulled something from an inner pocket of the robes. Upon closer examination, it was her lucky charm made of shells. It was hooked around a blue cord, which she slipped around her neck to wear as a necklace. She turned to Sora.

"How do I look?" She asked him.

"I never thought it would be possible for you to look more beautiful." He said, honestly. This earned him a smile. She held his face in her hands and kissed him on the lips. She pulled away and smiled at him.

"Are you two done yet?" Leon said from a respectable distance. He was leaning against the wall in a pose Sora had seen him in many times. Arms crossed, one leg propped against the wall. He smiled lightly at them.

Sora took Kairi by the hand and led her toward Leon. He led the two down a hallway, and up several flights of stairs. The walls were adorned with paintings and ornaments from many different worlds. Some actually depicted people and places Sora knew. He had seen one of Jack Skellington in a typical aristocratic posture, a magnificant painting of the Beast's Castle, and a marble bust of Hercules.

"You guys have done a great job with Radiant Garden, Leon!" Sora said as they passed a darker painting of Traverse Town. Leon slowed to a stop and looked at the painting. Then, he said something that niether of them expected.

"Call me Squall."

"Squall?" Sora asked, confused.

"My real name is Squall Leonhart." He explained, "I took the name Leon to distance myself from that name."

His face fell, "The name of a man who let the Heartless capture his world with barely a fight."

Sora placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. "I think you've more than made up for it, Squall." Kairi walked up and patted him gently on the back.

Leon (now Squall again) nodded, and smiled. They walked farther, and soon stopped at a doorway. Leon pushed it open.

"You'll be staying in here." The room was spacious, and welcoming. The walls were painted with shades of blue. A writing desk, dresser, table, couch, chair, and television were all about the room. A side door apparently led to a bathroom. A large window allowed the occupants a magnificant view of the village below. Sora's breath caught in his throat when he noticed the single large bed.

"Don't do anything I wouldn't do, man." Roxas said.

Kairi seemed not to notice, and went directly to the window. She stared out at the village in the fading light.

"Thanks, Leo- Squall." Sora said.

"No problem." He said, patting him on the shoulder. "Come back to the briefing room tomorrow morning, and we'll get you some breakfast."

"Sounds good." He said.

"And Sora?"

"Yeah?"

"Don't do anything I wouldn't do." He whispered. He winked, and walked out the door, leaving Sora with his mouth hanging open.

"See?" Roxas said, "He agrees with me."

Shut up.

Sora walked over to Kairi and wrapped his arms around her as he had earlier. She leaned into him again. He leaned down and whispered in her ear. "Are you sure you're alright?"

"I'm fine." She whispered. "It just feels odd being back. I can't really remember being here, but it just feels..." She twisted around in his arms, and wrapped her arms around him, snuggling her head into his chest. Sora rubbed her back in small circles, and ran his other hand through her hair. They simply stood there for a while, as the sun set on Radiant Garden.

Sora eventually felt Kairi lean against him more heavily than before.

"You're tired." He said.

"M-mm"

"You know there's only one bed..."

"So what?" She said, "I trust you."

He smiled and led her over to the bed, not understanding why they were tired already. He pulled off his jacket and tossed it onto the couch. He helped Kairi slip out of her outer robe, fully revealing the sleeveless top. She set her lucky charm necklace on the nightstand.

Kairi worked her way under the covers, and Sora crawled in after her. He held her in his arms, and pulled the covers tighter around them. Before she fell asleep, he kissed her on the forehead, and whispered, "Good night, Princess."

She smiled into his shoulder and muttered, "G'night Sora." She fell asleep two seconds later.

He chuckled, and said to himself, "My Princess."

He followed his love into sleep a few minutes later.

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