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Kingdom Hearts: Dark Dawn	By : RotSeele Category: Kingdom Hearts > AU - Alternate Universe Views: 3169 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Epilogue - Paradise City

Kaoru stood outside the large brick building that housed the gummi ship terminal and stared down at the tops of his shoes. As a shadow fell over him, he looked up to see Kai approaching, holding two bottles of water in his hands. The redhead had his hair swept up in a ponytail, which swayed with each step. He wore it that way today because today was special.
Kaoru smiled as he accepted his bottle of water, which was followed by a quick kiss, before Kai leaned against the building beside Kaoru.
After stopping Ennio from obtaining the powers of Kingdom Hearts, each of them had returned to their own worlds, finding them intact and exactly as they were before the worlds had been destroyed. No one had memories of the day the Heartless first attacked, nor of Kaoru and his Keyblade, or of anything that happened after. The Sky Islands had been in much the same state, and the only people who remembered anything were Rinally and Yukari, who had grown closer, which surprised their parents at Rinally’s sudden change in attitude toward her sister.
Kai had returned to Lumina Cross briefly, but had chafed at the fact he was alone on that world, and without his Light. So he had traveled to Paradise City in order to be with Kaoru, and hadn’t quite left. Kaoru’s mother had been surprised when he asked her if Kai could live with them, but she agreed, which she had done only after finding out Kai’s parents were dead and he really had no where else to go. If she realized their relationship was more than friends, she didn’t mention it, and Kaoru didn’t offer up the information, especially since he couldn’t tell her that they were Keyblade wielders and would have to disappear at a moment’s notice if a world needed them.
Today was the start of summer vacation, which meant that a whole new adventure was starting for all of them.
He could hardly believe it had been a year since that day, since he had first received Guardian and gone on that wild adventure. A year since he had seen and experienced everything he had.
“They’re late,” Kai growled.
Kaoru smiled at him. “It’s okay. We told them the wrong time on purpose, remember? Tae’s always late. Especially now, because she wants to look pretty for Hiromu.”
“You know he doesn’t give a crap what she looks like.”
“You can tell her that, and I’ll stand out of kicking distance.”
Kai scoffed, but he shifted uncomfortably.
“Besides,” Kaoru continued, “we have to wait for Rinally anyway. She had to make sure Yukari got off to her summer camp okay, and her ship isn’t due to arrive for another ten minutes.”
“I don’t know why Riku won’t let me just use a Pathway. It’d be faster.” Kai grumbled.
“Because you’d have to bring Tae, and she can’t travel on the Paths yet. Kairi hasn’t taught her how to shield herself.”
“Just shut up, Kaoru.”
Kaoru leaned in toward Kai and pressed a kiss to his cheek in apology. Kai accepted it with a grumble and his eyes went to scan the street leading up to the gummy ship terminal, watching for the arrival of Tae and Hiromu like a hawk.
It didn’t take them long to appear. They walked together, holding hands. The necklace Kaoru had given Tae on her birthday last year glimmered around her throat. Hiromu walked with a confident step, a pleased smile on his face. This year, Kaoru hadn’t gotten Tae a present for her birthday, because everyone but Tae knew there was one waiting for her on Radiant Garden. It was a pleasant surprise for all of them, though it was mostly in Tae’s honor, because it was her birthday, and thanks to Kairi, they would have a huge party when they arrived. It was another reason Kaoru was stressing patience to Kai, because he didn’t want to arrive too early and spoil her surprise party.
“Kaoru!” Tae called, waving her hand. She released Hiromu’s hand to run to Kaoru, throwing her arms around him in a tight hug. She released him and hugged Kai, who allowed it but clearly seemed uncomfortable by it. “Hi, Kai.”
“Tae.” Kai said, doing his best to keep his voice calm and even.
She released him and took hold of Hiromu’s hand again. “This is so exciting! I can’t wait to start my training as a Princess.”
“I’m just happy that Sora and Riku agreed to train me along with you.” Hiromu said.
“You’re a Keyblade wielder. Of course you’d get trained along with us.” Kaoru replied.
“Is Rin here yet?” Tae asked. “There’s so much I want to talk to her about. We’ve been exchanging letters, but it isn’t the same. And I still haven’t figured out that one math problem, and I want to see if she has any insight.”
Hiromu raised an eyebrow. “You really started all your summer work already?”
Tae nodded. “Of course! And everyone should have brought theirs! Because you know they’re going to make us do it.”
“Don’t worry, Tae.” Kaoru said. “I made sure to pack everything we might possibly need while we’re there all summer.”
“Oh, good.”
As a chime pealed, Kaoru looked up at the billboard that constantly rotated to show the arrivals and departures of the gummi ship. One of the placards flipped itself over to read ‘Sky Islands’, and before she had even departed the ship, Kaoru could feel that Rinally had finally arrived. Kai could too, for he pushed away from the building and picked up his and Kaoru’s backpacks from where they rested by their feet.
“Time to go.” he said, throwing the packs over his shoulder.
Kai led the way into the gummi ship station, where they were met by Rinally. She had shortened her pink hair to just below her earlobes, and she still wore her customary diamond barrettes. Rinally smiled brightly as she saw everyone and hugged them all tightly.
“I’m so happy to see you all again!” Rinally said, her voice ringing with happiness.
“I’ll remind you of that when we get to Radiant Garden,” Hiromu replied jokingly.
“Come on!” Tae called. “I don’t want to be late!”
Rinally smiled widely and fell into step beside Tae, the two girls falling easily into a conversation and laughing with each other. Hiromu trailed behind them, watching his girlfriend with an easy, confident smile. Kaoru and Kai brought up the rear, both of them sharing the same small relaxed smile.
This summer, they were spending it training under Sora, Riku, and Kairi’s watchful eyes, learning what it meant to really be a Keyblade wielder, and learning what it would take to become a Keyblade Master. This summer, they wouldn’t be running from world to world to save them or stop something bad from happening.
“Oh yeah,” Rinally said as they settled into their seats on the gummi ship that would take them to Radiant Garden. She pulled out a sheaf of paper and showed it to all of them. “I got this in the mail yesterday. It’s from Sora.”
“What’s it say?” Hiromu asked.
Reading aloud over Rinally’s shoulder, Kaoru said, “‘Hey, everyone, hope you’re doing well. You’re probably already on your way to Radiant Garden, so here’s hoping this letter reaches you. When you get here, go straight to Aerith’s house. Drop your stuff off and meet up with Terra. He’ll bring you to where we are. Sorry, I know you guys were hoping for some one on one training, but it looks like you’ll be getting field training. Oh, and happy birthday, Tae.’”
The four Keyblade wielders and one Princess of Heart glanced at each other, then back to Sora’s letter, and then back at each other.
“Looks like the work of a Keyblade wielder is never done.” Kaoru said.
Silence reigned for a minute before laughter broke out amongst the group of teenagers. They had definitely been expecting a new adventure, but they hadn’t expected one to arrive so quickly, and to be so different from what they had been expecting. But, Kaoru supposed, his life was going to be one big adventure, and this time, he had his friends to share it with.

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