“ sure. ” a simple enough request, and its one he fulfills without any trouble, giving a subtle nod before plopping down on the sand next to her. sometimes words couldn’t wash away all your troubles, but quality time with a friend always does some wonders. the noise of calming waves fill his ears,and for a moment he closes eyes to truly take his surroundings in. every smell and sound was familiar, but now he experiences it in person, not just from memory alone. just how long had it been since he’s been home? every inch of the universe he’s traveled, made friends across so many worlds, but what about his origins? he’s been detached from his roots for far too long. sora sits criss-cross apple sauce now, leaning slightly forward with hands in his lap as eyes slowly reopen. he was really here, this wasn’t a dream — he was finally home.
so then, why does his heart feel so sad? no, not saddened — more like it’s just tired. nearly every day he’s tried to put on a smile ( keep the spirits high and the moral going ) but now that there’s at last some peace, it’s quite different, perhaps all that strain had finally caught up to him. “ man. we’ve really been through the wringer, huh? ” a forced smile stays for a few seconds, but soon fades into a small frown, his lightheartedness starting to slowly wither. “ i-it should be nice but, i’m so used to fighting for others, my friends — that having a second to myself feels really weird. ”
it’s silent for a few moments, basking in the setting sun with her eyes closed before the boys pipes up. looking over at his pained smile, her features turn to concern. everyone had gotten the rounds of Sora asking them how they were doing, but it seems as though most had neglected to ask how he was fairing. including her. ‘ Sora...’ she mutters, placing a hand on his shoulder to remind him that she was there for him.
‘ i know what you mean. it feels like we should still be fighting, that something may pop out of the corner and take everyone away again. but I promise you we’re safe here. Xehanort’s gone and the heartless can’t get here.’ she’d like to believe her own words but that fear is deep rooted , down to her very core. the darkness had a way of creeping up on you, even when you were surrounded by light. ‘ We’ve both been through things no one should ever have to experience... we’ll both never get those pieces of ourselves back either, but that doesn’t mean we’re lost.’
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