Kingdom Hearts Fragment Volume 1

(Chapter 1: The Awakening Part 1 )

Pink Sakura blossoms fell everywhere as the warm spring wind drifted about gently. The sun on high shone down upon the old and slightly withered building that was the dojo for the town.

From inside its front doors emerged a lone tall long red-coated figure. He sighed as he looked around himself sadly. Turning back, he looked at the place that was his home with a look of nostalgia before heading down the few stairs that led to his abode.

But suddenly, there was a sound of running from behind him, and as he began to turn to see what it was, there was a desperate cry, "Master, don't go!" A young girl then hugged onto his long red robes tightly from behind. Tears were pouring down her face.

Feeling them as they soaked into him, he was silent for a few moments, but then he turned around and bent down, reaching her level. He smiled at her and tried to calm the sobbing girl down as he held her shoulders firm but gently, "Now listen, I'll only be gone for a short while, but in that time, you can prove how truly strong you are. Tome."

She looked up to him as her tears continued to pour down. He looked ather with a warm, loving smile and understanding eyes.

Turning to one of his pockets, he took something out. Opening his closed hand to her, he revealed a present inside for her. The girl looked at it puzzled and then looked back at him. He nodded to her silent question. Hesitantly she slowly reached her small hands across as she gently took the item.

Looking down at it for a few moments, he saw her look back up at him as she sniffled a little, her tears still pouring. However, quickly wiping her eyes with her long orange sleeve, he saw that she was trying so hard to smile for him, though she was struggling as her lips quivered. She said with what hard resolve she had, "Okay... I will; I'll wait for you!"

Smiling at her as she did this, knowing she was doing her best, he reached out his right hand as he stroked her head and hair... then after many moments, he slowly detached himself from the young girl. He walked along the path towards the gate. Looking back for a moment at the young girl, the strained smile still there, he told her, " until I return, be strong...."

With that, he walked through the gateway as his days of long travel began and the young girl's many days of waiting for him began...

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Outside in the early morning hours, the birds were tweeting their sweet songs and flying into the air as the warm sun began to peer over the hills. Then the sunrise slowly turned the sky into a warm orange with rich yellow clouds making it even more majestic.

The light began to reach into a wooden window pane as it fell upon a messy sleeping bundle. It stirred slightly from this warm radiant disturbance.

"Mmm..."A young female voice groaned as the covers were removed, revealing dark black-haired locks in an untidy mess. She moved a hand to her eyes and opened them, revealing gentle lilac purple irises. She asked, puzzled, "Is it morning already?"

Looking around, she saw her old bedroom with its brown wooden floor and her few possessions glittering in the warm light. Blinking slightly, the girl sighed as she looked to her right at the dresser. Upon it, she saw her old candlewick, its flame burnt out. But the hair clip next to it was the most important thing that caught her gaze.

A smile then appeared on her face. Reaching for her treasure, she grasped it in her right hand and gently stroked her thumb over it. Its shape was a beautiful pattern of a Cherry Blossom with gold and silver beads making its centre.