Kairi Beloved



Chapter One



Kairi sat on a tree stump beside Sora, adoring the beautiful sky. There were no clouds in sight, and a soft breeze blew in her face. She was relaxed and peaceful. Sora sat, thinking of how his adventures had returned him to Destiny Islands and to his best friend Kairi. He had parted Kairi after he defeated Ansem and left the End of the World to new worlds. And a portal had brought him back to Destiny Islands.



And Riku? Well, Riku had taken his own path. After being controlled by darkness, he went to another galaxy and ended up in Destiny Islands. He had also ran into Sora in another galaxy.



It's a wonderful day today, Kairi told Sora. She continued to admire the pretty scenery of the islands.



said Sora. Sure is. He sighed deeply.



Is something wrong? asked Kairi curiously.



said Sora. It's just... nothing.



Oh Sora, you know you can tell me anything. Kairi smiled. Tell me please.



Well, I'm just missing Donald and Goofy, Sora explained. It seems like yesterday we were exploring new worlds on new adventures.



Cheer up, Sora, said Kairi. I miss them too. They were so nice to us, and so brave. Like you, Sora. You're courageous and nice.



Can I... ask you a question?



Yeah! I like questions.



At first Sora hesitated, but then he was determined. Do you like Riku?



In what way, Sora?



As a... boyfriend. Sora felt a drop of sweat fall from his forehead and drip down his light skinned cheek.



Well, that's a good question, said Kairi. He's just... one of my best friends. But you, Sora, you're a different story.



Different story? Sora said.



Yeah, I like you Sora. You're what I always wanted. They both turned their heads, and then their lips met, and they were kissing. It was the best experience Sora had ever received, the same for Kairi.



Sora heard the rustle of leaves, and they immediately discontinued their kissing. After they had stopped, they saw Riku appear from the Secret Place. He carried a handful of odd stones, each with carved symbols and designs. Riku's silver hair shimmered in the bright sunlight, and his eyes illuminated with color.



I've found some cool stones, Riku said. They might be a message that there are even more worlds in addition to those we've seen through the door in the Secret Place.



Let's examine the stones and see if we can find anything out, Sora insisted.



said Kairi excitedly.



Riku set the stones on the ground in front of the tree stump, and they each picked up a few and observed them in their fingers.



Oh look! Kairi exclaimed. Riku and Sora beamed at her.



Kairi held a stone in her delicate fingers. The stone had a carving resembling Sora and Kairi.



blurted Sora. Isn't that what we drew on the wall in the Secret Place when we were kids?



said Kairi. Sure is! They remembered the time like it was yesterday.



Hey Sora, said Riku. Can we. . . talk?



Sora replied. Be right back, Kairi.



said Kairi, smiling.



Sora and Riku walked away from the tree stump and paused.



said Riku. Are you. . . bonding with Kairi?



What do you mean? asked Sora. We have always bonded. We're more than best friends.



Well if you're thinking about extending your relationship, you might want to reconsider your thoughts. I'm the one who's going to share the paopu fruit with Kairi, and we'll be intertwined for life, and you won't be able to help it. Understood?



Not understood, said Sora. His anger grew tense and strong. Kairi's mine!



We'll see about that, Riku said, and he shoved Sora and walked back to the tree stump.



Sora did not move. He stared at the sky to ease his anger. Riku was going to take away Kairi, and he was worried. But he couldn't let this happen. He had to get the paopu fruit before Riku.