Text 358/2 Days: Kairi's Story

[Jason1 105]

Hey, I’m always thinking about the events of the Kingdom Hearts storyline that are apart of the timeline, but weren’t played out. An example is what took place in Kairi’s life during the events of 358/2 Days. In this work, I wanted to explore the time when Kairi did remember Sora, before the events of Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memoires, her enrollment in school with her friends, Tidus, Wakka, and Selphie, more development of those characters, the possibility of introducing a new character, how Kairi initially responded to losing her memories of Sora, and her interaction with Xion. I thought about whether this idea has already been used in a thread before; if it has, please feel free to let me know, so I can give acknowledgement. Thank you for reading

Day 1


A blinding light, a white haze; so powerful it’s too much for her blue eyes to bear. They are so tightly shut, she can’t see what’s happening, but she can feel an enfolding warmth; two arms wrapped tight around her small body. “This warmth, where have I felt this before?” It brings an assuaging, almost nostalgic feeling to her. Like the warm hug a grandma would give to her grandchild. But Kairi, this small, charming, little girl, doesn’t remember having any family members, any place of birth, only the waves crashing against the shore of an island, an island that is her only place to call home. “Kairi…thank you...” this warm, familiar voice says. As the light fades, she is able to slowly open her eyes. She looks up at the boy who thanks her, the one who holds her so dearly. She knows exactly who this boy is. He’s the one who found her lying on the shore the day she arrived on that island. Who talked her though her confusion. Who helped her in every way he could. Who became one of her best friends. Who played with her nearly everyday. Who carved drawings with her on the walls of a small cave they called “The Secret Place”. Who searched worlds of the known universe in order to find her after she was lost. Who sacrificed his own life in order to restore her heart, and who she thought could maybe be the one she was destined to spend the rest of her life with, together as one, but could never tell if he felt the same way. “Sora!” she called out.

 

Day 9: The Secret Place


“Sora!” Kairi jolted upward in her bed. Her eyes felt tired; she wasn’t able to go to bed until very late in the night. Suddenly, all the memories of what took place the night before rushed back into her head. She sees Sora, slowly shrinking into the horizon, stars erupting out into the black sky, from the light that surrounds him. She can’t make out what he’s saying, but she sees the smile on his face, that same reassuring smile he always gives her, and she knows in her heart that everything will be alright. She turned, laying a hand on her window, looking out upon the hills, the houses, the surrounding waters, and the island. The morning light was shining right through the trees that tower the small bit of land, glistening, creating a halo. “Sora…” she said slowly.

 

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After docking her boat, she jumped out onto the small wooden pier, walking down the stretch of sand that curved around the island. She could hear birds chirping, flying above her head. She saw the small cave next to the waterfall. “The Secret Place”. She ducked her head, walking through the hole that served as an entrance. She stopped to look at the entire cave, resting a hand on the wall made of rocks next to her. As she made her way inside, she notices the rays of light, shining down from a hole in roof of the cave. She smiled; the light always brought her a welcoming feeling. She slowly walked around the cave, scanning all the drawings she and her friends have made; her left hand grasping her right wrist behind her back. She laid a hand on one of the drawings, scraping it across the wall as she moved along. Her hand stopped on the drawing of some hair. With wonder, she looked closely at the entire drawing. She saw a drawing of Sora, and herself, facing one another. She remembered drawing this when she was very young. But something was different. A new drawing she had never seen before; an arm stretched out from the drawing of Sora, towards the drawing of herself. In his hand was a paopu fruit, the fruit that is said to intertwine two people’s destinies together if it’s shared, to make them one, two halves of the same whole. This feeling, this overwhelming, colossal feeling rushed through her body, a feeling she had only tasted, at moments throughout her life, but now were made true and pure. She had always wondered, but now, she knew for certain. Sora loved her, just as much as she loved him.



I want to give proper recognition; the line that says "Sora loved her, just as much as she loved him." was inspired by a comment I saw on a youtube video called "Sora x Kairi hints part 2". The user's name is KHKHLOLZ234, and he or she wrote, "She loves him as much as he loves her."


Day 10: Ice Cream


“Kairi!” Selphie called out. Kairi was staring at the island, from the shore of her homeland. She didn’t even hear her. Only one person was on her mind.
Selphie ran over to her, stopping right beside her, hands on her knees, panting for air. “Kairi (breath) we thought we lost you again!”.

“Oh-I’m..I’m sorry” Kairi said. She turned to face Selphie

“It’s okay. It’s just-you really had us worried. I mean, all of us disappearing for that whole time and not seeing each other. We thought it was happening
again.”

“What did happen to you all that whole time?”

“Well, I was separated from Tidus and Wakka at first, until they found a way to reach me! They were on a world called Spira. Then, they came to the
world I was on, Balamb Garden. After some time, we all suddenly came back here, our original home.

“I see…” Kairi said, looking back at the island.

“Kairi?” .

“Yeah?”

“Where’s Sora and Riku?”

All the memories of what had happened suddenly rushed back into her head. She lowered her head, and stares down at the sand.

“Kairi?”

She couldn’t contain the sadness she felt. She knew Sora and Riku were out there, somewhere in the wide expanse of starts that make up the sky. But
she had no idea where. A tear slowly ran down her cheek.

“Kairi?!”

Kairi wiped the tear from her face, and turned to look at Selphie. “Sora and Riku are far away. They have a lot do before they can come back; but we’ll see them again, one day,”

“Sure! Of course we will.”

Kairi looked back down again. Selphie could sense Kairi’s sadness. She leaned in, and laid a hand on Kairi’s shoulder. Kairi looked back up at her.

“Hey! Follow me into town, there’s something I wanna show you!” Selphie said. Kairi nodded with a smile, and then, the two ran up the trail that extends
into town. They made it to a small plaza, where some small stands and shops surrounded.

“Wait here, I’ll be right back!” Selphie said.

“’Kay,” Kairi said with a nod.

Kairi looked around the plaza. She never took much time to notice all its small details. It was so peaceful and tranquil, not as busy as Traverse Town.
Suddenly, the memories of her time at Traverse Town came rushing into her head.

-flashback-

“Come on Sora. We made it this far by sticking together. You can’t go alone.”

“Kairi, even if we’re apart, we’re not alone anymore. Right?”

“I can’t help?”

“You’d kind of be in my way.”

“(chuckle) Okay. You win.”

-flashback ends-

“Kairi!”

“Oh?” Kairi opened her eyes, turning around to see Selphie, with two blue ice cream bars in each of her hands. Tidus and Wakka are standing on either side of her. Tidus was holding the same red stick he’s had for years, and Wakka was holding the blitzball he was always playing with.

“Hey guys,” Kairi said.

“Hey Kairi!” they both said. Selphie handed them both an ice cream bar, and then one to Kairi.

“What’s this?” Kairi asked.

“It’s the best tasting ice cream I’ve ever had! It’s called sea-salt ice cream.”

“Oh…thank you,” Kairi said with a smile, taking the ice cream. “Is this what you wanted to show me?”

“No, no! There’s a spot right on top of the hill above town I just found. When the sun sets, you can see the most beautiful landscape!”

“Okay, let’s go!” Kairi said. They all turned, heading towards the hill. When they reached the top, they turned to face the sun, then took a seat on the
grassy hill. Sundown was approaching, and the streaks of orange light were shining out on the entire land. They reflected off the water, sparkling on the
small waves that crashed upon the shore. She saw the island again, the rays of light shining right through its trees, making a halo. Tidus, Wakka, and
Selphie were all taking to each other, but Kairi paid no attention to anything they were saying.

“Salty…but sweet, I like it!” Tidus said.

“Yah man, dis is really great!” Wakka said.

“Hehe-I knew you guys would like it!” Selphie said.

Kairi kept staring right at the island, and the light that shined through its trees. She began to feel that same warmth she felt in Sora’s arms. She closed
her eyes, as a light breeze ran through her hair.

-flashback-

“Kairi!”

“Sora!”

“Kairi! Remember what you said before, I’m always with you too. I’ll come back to you, I promise!”

“I know you will!”

-flashback ends-

“Ey Kairi-your ice cream’s melting,” Wakka said. Kairi openend her eyes and looked down at her ice cream. “Oh!” She licked off the part that was
beginning to melt, and took a bite out of it. “Mmm, this is really good!”

“Yeah! Hey, you know, since it’s summer, and school doesn’t start for another three weeks, I think we should do this every sunset. We could all buy ourselves ice cream, and eat it together on this hill,” Selphie said.

“Yeah! Let’s do it,” Tidus said.

“Alright, then it’s settled. For the rest of the summer, we’ll come here and eat ice cream,” Selphie said.

Kairi was still looking out at the island, but she could hear what they were saying. She took another bite out of her ice cream.

“Don’t ever forget. Wherever you go, I’m always with you…” Kairi thought to herself.




Day 12: Unfamiliar Face


“C’mon Wakka! Is that all you got?!”

“Haha, show me yo’ stuff!”

Tidus and Wakka were running back and forth on the blitzball field, right outside the school ground. Kairi was walking down the parallel road by herself,
her left hand grasping her right wrist behind her back. When she noticed the two, she stopped to watch, smiling as she leaned on the fence that
surrounded the field. Tidus kicked the blitzball towards the end of the field. “Haha!”. Quickly, Wakka ran across the end, leaping over to intercept the
ball. He dove into the ground with a roll.

“Haha, almost got it in dat time!” He said. The two stopped, walking towards the center of the field.

“Nice one Wakka,” Tidus said with a smile.

“You too brudda”

Kairi smiled at the sight. She never spent much time watching Tidus and Wakka play blitzball, but after such a long time, she appreciated something as
subtle as this. She looked over again, and noticed something on the other side of field. There was a man, leaning against a tree, staring down at the
ground with his arms crossed. He was wearing a red cloak and mantle, over black underclothes. He looked very tall, and had on a red bandana, over long
black hair. From far away, Kairi couldn’t see his face very well, but noticed a golden gauntlet on his left arm. “Huh?” she said. She’d never seen this
man before. “Maybe a new-comer to the island?” she thought.

“Kairi!”

“Oh?” Kairi turned around to see Selphie. “Hey! Do you wanna head out to the island today?” she said.

“The island…” Kairi said to herself. She turned around to looks towards it. She wanted to spend time with her friends, but going out to the island
reminded her of Sora and Riku; and how much she missed them. At first, she was reluctant, and hesitated. But she dropped those feelings; she knew it
would be all right.

“Okay!” she said with a smile.

“Great!” Selphie said with a smile. “I’ll meet you at the shore in a little bit.”

“”Kay,” The two went opposite ways. As Kairi began walking, she looked over at the field again. Tidus and Wakka were gone, and so was the man. “I
wonder who that was,” Kairi said to herself.

 

 

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On the island, Kairi and Selphie were sitting on the sand, watching Tidus and Wakka play in the water. They both giggled. “Those two are something else,” Selphie said.

“Haha, yeah” Kairi said. She looked at them again, but she didn’t see Tidus and Wakka. Instead, she saw Sora and Riku; playing like they always do.
Always competing with one another. They were fighting, wooden swords in hand, laughing at the same time.

“C’mon Sora, I thought you were stronger than that!” Riku said.

“Get real! Look which one of us in winning!” Sora said with a grin. They both laugh, and Kairi giggled to her self.

“Kairi?”

“Huh?” Kairi looked over at Selphie, then back at the water. She saw Tidus and Wakka once again.

“Kairi, do you think we’ll always get to do this?”

“You mean come here?”

“Yeah!”

“Hmm…well, think about all the fun we’ve had, Selphie! All the good times…as long as we don’t forget those…then we’ll always get to relive the things
we’ve done here.”

“Hehe…yeah, you’re right! It’s the memories that keep us together,”

Kairi smiled, and looked out at the water. The afternoon was entering its latter time, and the rays of light began to shine even bolder, making a more apparent reflection on the water. She listened to the sound of the waves crashing on the shore. “The memories…” she thought to herself. She could never forget all the memories she made with Sora and Riku, all the memories that were so deep within her heart, never.


-Epilogue: Day 24-

“Along the road ahead lies something you need. However-in order to claim it…you must lose something that is dear to you…”

“Huh? What does that mean?” Sora said to himself.





Day 14: Familiar Face

Kairi woke feeling refreshed, and full of energy. She leaned up in her bed, and looked out the window. She saw the island, and smiled. She threw back the covers, and rushed out of her room.

 

 

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After docking her boat, she took a few steps forward and looked around. She noticed the small waterfall, and “The Secret Place” behind it. She hopped down, and ran over to it. When she made it inside, she looked around again, like she did the morning after coming back to the island. She saw the carving of her and Sora giving each other the papou fruit, and placed a hand on it. She smiled and let out a sigh. She looked to her left, and then up at the door, the one with no lock, no knob, just a wooden surface. She stared at it, taking more time to observe it then she had before. In an instant, she began to feel uneasy, and fell to her knees. “Uh..err…” She was squinting her eyes, as she grabbed the side of her head. There was a sharp, intense pain growing inside it, but she had no idea why. She closed her eyes completely, and saw something she had never seen before.


-Flashback: Day 1-

“Kairi!”

She recognized Sora’s voice. She was seeing everything in first-person, but she couldn’t control her movements. She was staring at the wooden door, then, she began to turn.

“Sora…” she heard herself say. She saw Sora, staring back at her, looking confused and worried. She began to slowly reach out her hand, but a strong force swept her off her feet, sending her flying towards Sora. Sora opened his arms to catch her, but right as they were about to collide, her vision went black.

-flashback ends-

Kairi couldn't see anything; just a never-ending darkness all around her. "Where am I?" she thought to herself. It was like she was going blind, but no, she could see herself. She turned around, and saw a small speck of light in the distance. She could barely make out what it was; it took a while for her to fully focus in on it. She was able to make out the shape of a person, a girl, in a small, white dress. The girl seemed to be moving; turning around. She looked closer, and saw a head of blonde hair, and two blue eyes, looking back at her. They looked just like her own.




“Kairi!...Kairi! Kairi-wake up!!


“Huh…?” Kairi said slowly. She began to open her eyes, and her blurred vision began to clear. She saw Selphie, Tidus, and Wakka all staring down at her.


“Ey-she’s awake!” Wakka said.


Kairi sat up, and rubbed her eyes. Selphie was hanging on to her arm. “Are you okay?!” she said.


“Uhh…yeah, yeah. I don’t know what happened”


“We went all around the island looking for you! When we came here, we found you lying on the floor.” Tidus said.


“Oh…I guess I must’ve fallen asleep then”


“Really? You must be tired then…want us to walk you back home?” Selphie said.


“Sure…thanks you guys” Kairi said with an uneasy smile. She slowly stood up, wobbling as she found her balance. They all started walking back out. When it was Kairi’s turn to climb out the exit, she turned around, and took another look at the door. “What was all that?” she thought to herself.

-Epilogue: Day 23-

A white, empty room; calm and tranquil, with just the slightest bit of sound. There’s a small cage in one corner, resembling that for a bird, and a small doll inside of it. It’s a blonde girl, in a white dress, smiling, sitting peacefully in her entrapment. All you can hear is the faint scribbling of a pencil on a notepad. This sound is coming from a small girl, who looks just like the doll, sitting in a chair alone, happily drawing away. She brushes the drawing off with her hand, and sets it down on the table in front of her. It’s of a large castle.

“So, did you call for him?” a man’s voice says from across the room.


“Yes..” the girl says. “But he’ll only come…if he can find the road that leads to it…”


There is a moment of silence, as the man thinks through what the girl said.


“Then I will set him on that road…”


A red flower petal slowly makes it way downwards; swaying left, and right, until it eventually meets the ground.

Edited March 4, 2013 by Jason1

[TheApprenticeofKingMickey 3,689]

I love this. 83

[Kirie 3,489]

That's true love

[Jason1 105]

That's true love

I love this. 83

Thank you so much for the comments I'm glad you guys like it. I thought the same thing; Sora and Kairi both share an example of what true love is.

 

I'll be putting up more days in time, and continuing to develop Kairi's story. I'd like to ask, would you rather have the post re-edited with more days, keeping it all on the same page, or should I comment whenever I post a new day? I'd rather do whatever you prefer

Edited August 24, 2012 by Jason1

[TheApprenticeofKingMickey 3,689]

Thank you so much for the comments I'm glad you guys like it. I thought the same thing; Sora and Kairi both share an example of what true love is.

 

I'll be putting up more days in time, and continuing to develop Kairi's story. I'd like to ask, would you rather have the post re-edited with more days, keeping it all on the same page, or should I comment whenever I post a new day? I'd rather do whatever you prefer

 

I think you should make a new post every time you update the story.

[Pyrrha Nikos 1,162]

I'm a sucker for romance stories and this one is truly beautiful

[Daniel Black 1,981]

Oh god... this is really good.

[Jason1 105]

I think you should make a new post every time you update the story.

 

Thanks so much for the advice I'm gonna do that from now on

 

I'm a sucker for romance stories and this one is truly beautiful

 

Aww thank you so much, I'm so happy the story was able to do that for you I know how you feel; Sora and Kairi's relationship is something that's truly remarkable, and a large part of what inspires anything, including this, that I write regarding romance. I'm sure you can remember as well as I that feeling we had watching the end cutscene of Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts II

 

Oh god... this is really good.

 

Thanks so much for the comment man I'm so glad you enjoy reading the story; there is definitely more to come Edited August 25, 2012 by Jason1

[TheApprenticeofKingMickey 3,689]

Jason, please try to avoid double posting unless you're updating your story. It makes your topic look really messy. D:

[Jason1 105]

Jason, please try to avoid double posting unless you're updating your story. It makes your topic look really messy. D:

 

I see; thanks for merging them for me, I didn't even realize I was doing that, haha

[Jason1 105]

Day 26: Fading Memories


“You know Kairi-he really did look everywhere for you,” Leon said.

Kairi looked down at her feet, with a nervous smile “Hehe-really?

“Yeah! The first time we found him, he mistook me for you! He even told me how glad he was that I was okay and everything!” Yuffie said.

“He was always talking about finding his friends, and going back to the islands together,” Aerith said.

Kairi couldn’t stop smiling. She was flattered by what she heard.

“If you ask me…I’d say there’s a strong bond that ties you to each other.” Leon said.

Kairi looked up at the night sky, as a shooting star ran by. It was the gummi ship, heading back to Hollow Bastion.

“S---“

“Huh!” Kairi woke with a shock. She was on her side, facing away from the window. “Err…” She grabbed her head. It was aching, for no apparent reason. She sat up slowly, and rubbed her eyes. She tried looking down at the floor, but her vision kept blurring. As she tried to stand up, she felt all the more dizzy. “Whats…what’s going on?”

 

 

 

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“Take the hint. I told you to go home”

“Not until I rescue you and Namine”

“I don’t remember ever asking you to rescue me…”

“Did you forget? Kairi’s there…waiting for us both to come home”

“You’re the one who forgot. I told you at Kingdom Hearts when we closed the door…take care of Kairi”

“……”

“Give it up. I’m not going back to the islands-for anything.”

“It’s not just for Kairi! What about the rest?!”

“You can have those losers….already forgot ‘em”

“That’s enough!”

“What about you Sora….do you actually remember…what they all look like?!”

“Of course I reme-….oh….”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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“Kairi!”

“Huh?” Kairi turned around slowly, still dazed and confused. She saw the blurred image of Selphie running down the trail that runs through town.

“Kairi, what are you gonna do to-….hey, are you alright?”

“Yeah…I’m…I’m just a little dizzy…it’s no big deal” Kairi rubbed her head.

“Are you sure?”

“Yeah” Kairi put her hand down and nodded. “I’m fine”

“Okay…do you wanna head out to the island today? Tidus and Wakka are busy practicing for tomorrow’s game.”

“Umm…sure” Kairi wasn’t totally paying attention. She was lost in her own thoughts. She felt there was something wrong, like something was happening, beyond her control. Selphie wasn’t convinced; she gave Kairi a confused look, while Kairi looked back down at the ground.

“Selphie? Aren’t we... missing someone?….you know, from our group?”

“Yeah, we are! You don’t remember?”

Kairi looked back up with surprise. “Really?! Who is it? What’s his name?”

“Riku, remember? You told me he was far away, and that he has a lot do before he can come back”

“Oh…right”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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“So what if a person without a heart is destroyed-a Nobody like you or me? Does some part of us remain?

'“As if. We’re not even suppose to “be” in the first place. What’s there to leave behind?

“Then whoever it was at Castle Oblivion-“

“Gone”

“And I’ll never see them again?”

“Nope”

Roxas sunk his head. He finally had the answer he was looking for, but it only deepened the sudden emotions
he felt. If Axel was that person, then that means he would never see him again. “Oh…” he said slowly.
Xigbar turned and looked towards the dark corridor.

“You coming?

“Huh? Oh…yeah”

Xigbar walked through. As Roxas began to step forward, a sudden pain rushed through his head. He squinted his eyes, dropping his knee as the sharp pain intensified.

“Nngh?! What’s going on….”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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“You know…we still haven’t started our summer assignment”

“Huh?” Kairi turned to see Selphie, smiling back at her. The two were sitting on the sand, watching the waves sway back and forth on the white sand of the island.

“Hehe…what was it again…umm…an independent study? Something like that”

Kairi was listening, but still lost in her own thoughts. She looked over at the smaller island, connected by a wooden bridge. She saw the papou tree; its long trunk that stuck out sideways, leaves swaying with the wind,
and the star shaped fruit that hung from it’s top.

“Errr...” A sharp pain suddenly ran through Kairi’s head. She squinted her eyes, grabbing the side of her head.

“Kairi! Are you alright?!”

Kairi tried to focus in on what was going on, but before she could do anything, she was unconscious.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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“Where…where am I?”

Kairi sunk into the very depths of her heart; into the very stillness of its quiet sanctuary. It was a scattered dream, that's like a far off memory. Or perhaps, a far off memory, that’s like a scattered dream.

“S---- let’s take the raft and go! Just the two of us!”

“Huh?”

“Hehe-just kidding”

“(laughing) What’s gotten in to you? You’re the one that’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 can always come back here…right?”

“Yeah., of course”

“That’s good….S----….don’t ever change….”






It was in this place, that Kairi could here the faintest sound, a voice, that was both as far as the worlds among the stars, and as close as the waves that crashed beside her. It was the voice of a boy.

“Who are you?”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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“You can’t give up, you’re friends! Tied together-” Donald held up a finger, counting each person. “Sora! Riku! And!....and….” he crossed his arms, putting his head down as he tried to remember the name. He turned to look up at Goofy. “What was her name?”

Goofy rested a hand on his chin, confused in the same way Donald was. He was just as unable to give an answer.

“Hmm…” Jiminy said. “It seems our memories are fading mighty fast,” He jumped up in anxiousness. “Sora, we gotta hurry! I bet Riku will come around…if you just talk to him,”

Sora smiled at the show of optimism. “You’re right. We three were never apart. Me and Riku….and Namine.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Epilogue

Footsteps tapped on the roof of Twilight Town’s bell tower. A girl in a black coat slowly stepped towards the edge, and sat down. She looked out at the landscape before her. The sun was nearing dusk, and the orange rays shined through the surrounding hills, down upon the town beneath. She could hear the whistle of a train going down the tracks; the roar of its engine as it let out its smoke.

“No matter where I go, or what I see…I know I can always come back here….” Xion looked down, with a smile that hid the loneliness she felt at the absence of her newly made friend. “Right?”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Day 49 PREVIEW

"Yeah I heard some other kids talking about him too! They say he wears a golden gauntlet on his arm!" Tidus says. Kairi looked back up with surprise when she heard him say that.

"What? That's crazy" Waka said as he takes another bite.

"I wonder what he's doing on the islands then...it doesn't sound like he's from around here," Selphie said

Edited December 29, 2012 by Jason1

[coolwings 1,546]

This is great, I love how you add the images as sequences to show what was happening in 358/2 days and Re:CoM at the time.

[Jason1 105]

This is great, I love how you add the images as sequences to show what was happening in 358/2 days and Re:CoM at the time.

 

Thanks so much man I'm happy to hear you enjoyed reading it. I was so excited to post those pictures, alongside what was going on. I wanted to communicate the fact that so many different perspectives were all connected to the same event

[Pyrrha Nikos 1,162]

Ugh this is just so beautiful! I want to read more of this story! Good job Jason1!

[Jason1 105]

Ugh this is just so beautiful! I want to read more of this story! Good job Jason1!

 

Aww thank you so much It means so much to hear that, and I'm so glad you enjoyed reading it. I'm also glad to tell you that another day is going up in a few minutes!

[Pyrrha Nikos 1,162]

Aww thank you so much It means so much to hear that, and I'm so glad you enjoyed reading it. I'm also glad to tell you that another day is going up in a few minutes!

 

gLEES WITH JOY

[Jason1 105]

OOC: Alongside this post, I want to thank all of you , all of you who've liked, commented, and have taken the time to read the fanfiction I've written. It means so much to me, and I'm humbled to know you all enjoy reading it. That I can, in this way, create a source of happiness. Happiness is only real when shared, and I've certainly felt real happiness when I see the response. Thank you all so much

 

 

 

Day 27: Oblivion

 

Kairi woke feeling refreshed, and full of energy. She had a smile on her face, as she sat up in her bed. She turned and looked out her window. The morning rays were shining through the glass, and onto Kairi’s bed. She threw back the covers, and rushed out her room.

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“Selphie!”

 

“Oh?” Selphie turned to see Kairi, running towards her. She was on the trail that ran through the town’s gardens, holding the jump rope she used to always practice with, but only recently, lost an interest for. “Kairi…you’re alright! How are you feeling?”

 

“Great! I feel completely fine now. You all carried me back home yesterday, right?”

 

“Yeah! Me, Tidus, and Wakka…we were wondering when you were gonna wake up….you just collapsed on the beach all of sudden”

 

Kairi nodded with a smile, “Thanks Selphie,”

 

“Sure! No problem” Selphie smiled back.

 

“Do you feel like going out to the island again today?”

 

“Hmm…my parents are taking me school shopping today, but maybe we could go after?

 

“Yeah! What about Tidus and Wakka?”

 

“They should be finishing up their ball game now!”

 

“’Kay, I’ll ask if they want to come to”

 

“Great! Bye Kairi!”

 

“Bye!” Kairi waved goodbye, as her friend walked down the trail, into the horizon.

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“Yoo-you sure I’m doing this right?” Wakka said. He was sitting with his right leg curved over his head, arms stretched straight out.

 

“Yeah! These stretches are sure to get us in his shape for the games!” Tidus had his back curved on top of rock, trying to bend it even further.

 

“Hey guys! Do you wa….uh…what are you doing?” Kairi said walking up to the two boys, with a confused look on her face.

 

“Getting in shape for the games!” Wakka said, oblivious to how silly the two of them looked.

 

“Um…okay…well....Selphie and I are going out to the island later today, do you guys wanna come with us?”

 

“Can’t. Gotta keep training” Tidus said bluntly, as a crack could be heard from base of his spine.

 

Kairi was still confused, but didn’t make any effort to persuade.

 

“Uhh, I don’t know Tidus. I think we’ve done enough training for today” Wakka said, getting out of his awkward position.

 

“Ehh..err…aahh” Tidus got up slowly, shaking out his arms and legs. “Hmm…maybe you’re right. Alright! We’ll come too”

 

“Great!” Kairi said with a smile. I’ll be out in front of the water in a little bit, I’ll just wait for you all there.”

 

“Okay” Tidus said.

 

“See ya Kairi!” Wakka said.

 

“Bye!” Kairi said, waving as she walked away.

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Kairi made her way down the trail, then ran out to the shore. She noticed something. She slowed down, and stood still, staring at the man who was standing there, staring out at the water. It was the man she’d seen before. His red mantle, and long black hair were swaying in the wind. The light reflected off the gauntlet on his arm, making it shine. Kairi was hesitant, and not completely sure what to do. She wanted to ask him who he has, if he was from the islands, but she wasn’t sure if it was the polite thing to do.

 

“A fruit that brings together people’s destinies...if only…” he said, still looking out at the ocean. He threw the star-shaped fruit aside, and turned around to walk away. Kairi looked up at the man’s face, getting clear glimpse for the first time. His red eyes lacked any sign of emotion. He simply walked past her, without looking down.

 

Kairi went over to the fruit, and picked it up off the ground, holding it in her hands. She stared down at it for a long time, thinking over what the man said. An enfolding warmth came over her; giving her an assuaging, almost nostalgic feeling. It was so strange to her. “Why do I feel this way?” she thought to herself. A tear ran down her cheek. “Huh? That’s weird…” she said, wiping it from her face.

 

“Kairi!” Selphie called out, running towards her, along side Tidus and Wakka. Selphie stopped in front of her, noticing the papou in her hands. “Oooh-what are you doing with a papou fruit? Thinkin’ about sharing it without someone?” she teased, leaning in towards Kairi with a smile.

 

“…Am I?” Kairi said, looking down at the fruit with confusion.

 

“You tell me!” Selphie said with a smile, leaning back out. “C’mon!” She said, running towards the wooden boats that were docked near the shore, followed by Tidus and Wakka.

 

Kairi remained still, looking down at the fruit. She thought it over again, but realized there was nothing, rather nobody, on her mind. “Must just be my imagination” she said, dropping the fruit, and running towards the boats. The four of them rode out towards the island. The sun was glistening on the water, making reflections on all its small movements. Kairi watched the mainland slowly getting smaller, and smaller, as she rode away from it. She took one last look, then turned around.

 

 

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Epilouge: Day 49

 

 

“Saïx!”

 

“Xion-there you are.”

 

“Saïx, what’s going to happen to Ro-“

 

“You needn’t worry about Roxas. Today, you’ll be doing reconnaissance in a new world.”

 

“……”

 

“Don’t get your hopes up. His chances of awakening are unlikely. Come see me when your ready to go.”

 

Xion sunk her head, and slowly walked away. She couldn’t understand the feeling she felt, but she felt it nonetheless. A lump in her throat, and a tightening in her chest, right where a heart would be, if she even had one.

 

-FLASHBACK-

 

“I don’t remember it too well, but Axel said he took me here my very first day with the Organization. And then he brought me some ice cream again after my first mission. Said it was the “icing on the cake.”

 

“A little something else.”

 

Roxas nodded is head, and smiled. “Exactly”

 

“You guys must be close”

 

“Axel’s my first friend”

 

“Your…friend?” Xion paused, and looked down after learning this new word. “Roxas, do you think I could be a friend?”

 

Roxas grinned, and looked over at Xion. “When Axel gets back, let’s ask him. Then all three of us can have ice cream together!”

 

Xion looked over at Roxas and smiled. “Okay!”

 

 

-FLASHBACK ENDS-

 

Xion walked back over to Saïx.

 

“Saïx, where’s my mission today?”

 

He looked down at her, with the lack of emotion that constantly hung on his face, then back up.

 

“The islands…”

Edited September 13, 2012 by Jason1

[Pyrrha Nikos 1,162]

Once again you have written a wonderful piece of work and I soo can't wait to read the next chapter^^

[Jason1 105]

Once again you have written a wonderful piece of work and I soo can't wait to read the next chapter^^

 

Once again, there's a huge grin on my face after reading your comment Thanks so much Edited September 12, 2012 by Jason1

[Pyrrha Nikos 1,162]

Once again, there's a huge grin on my face after reading your comment Thanks so much

 

You're Welcome

[Daniel Black 1,981]

O.O This is Good. Keep up the good work

[coolwings 1,546]

This is really interesting! I wonder who that man with the long black hair is.

[XIIISwords 1,059]

This is really interesting! I wonder who that man with the long black hair is.

 

It's Aragorn, right?

 

 

But in all seriousness, great job with this story! It's actually a time period that I never thought so much about, and you're bringing it to life in such a brilliant way. Keep up the great work!

[Jason1 105]

O.O This is Good. Keep up the good work

 

Thanks so much man I'm glad to hear you enjoy reading it, and I appreciate the support ^^

 

This is really interesting! I wonder who that man with the long black hair is.

 

Thank you man Haha....shhhh

 

It's Aragorn, right?

 

 

But in all seriousness, great job with this story! It's actually a time period that I never thought so much about, and you're bringing it to life in such a brilliant way. Keep up the great work!

 

Haha! Imagine that. Thank you so much man It means a lot, and I appreciate the support. I felt the same way about that part of the story. There was such little focus on it, that it looked like a white canvas, ready for work

[Jason1 105]

Hey, I've been steadily getting back to writing more of this, after a week of having my time occupied by a project for a drawing class. But I know its been a while, and I'm sorry there's been such a long wait. So, to show my apologies, I've prepared a small package:

 

It includes some great Sokai art, and a wonderful song I just recently found that I think goes along well with the pictures. I hope you enjoy, haha http://kh13.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/happy.png the next part is on its way, and will be posted soon

 

 

 

 

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Edited October 15, 2012 by Jason1