Legacy of a Star Child

Chapter 80: Bubble's Secret

What did you want to talk about Bubble?

-Pop!-

A lot of things, its important. I'm sorry for leading you so far away from everyone, I'm sure I still make you really nervous.

Nervous? Bubble... you are as much my friend as Ali. What would make you think you make me feel like that?

-As always many pops would continue over the course of the pair conversing, something the poor creature in the plush sweater couldn't help.-

I don't know. I'm sorry. Maybe its me who is nervous. Kairi... I wanted to tell you myself what's going on, no matter what though, promise me you will still be friends with Ali... ok? Its... its just not fair to her, everyone always leaves her, over us. She shouldn't have to choose.

Choose? Bubble... what's going on? No one has to choose over anyone. Whatever it is, I'm right here with both of you. I promise.

-A soft honk came from the beady eyed horn mouthed creature as Kairi gave him a tight squeeze. While he wanted to believe, a tense knot continued to form in his elasticy tummy. He softly snuggled up close to the girl, trying his hardest not to get too emotional himself.-

I think...its best you just see for yourself. I'm going to take you somewhere, just for a moment I promise it won't be long. And... after that, if you still believe you want to be around us... then, I'll never question it again, and I will explain everything, anything you need to know about us.

-Kairi was silent for a long moment. Where could it be Bubble wanted to take her? And why? What could be so important that she needed to see?-

Alright, lets not keep her waiting too long though, ok? She's really excited about this trip, and I'm sure you are too.

Yes. I am. This is the first time in years I've seen her so... happy. Kairi, help me keep that smile on her face, no matter what.

-Kairi nodded, pausing in startle as she rose and saw a ominous dark portal appear across from her. It wasn't quite like the portal she and Ali would travel through to other worlds, and the sight of it reminded her of something...-

/Flash back mode/

Sora!!! Sora where are you!? I'm coming Sora!

-Against Leon's advice, Kairi had traveled through the Hallow Bastion Keyhole, and through sheer force of will followed her heart through the frightful depths of The Realm of Darkness in pursuit of both Sora, and Riku. She needed to catch up soon, he was going to leave her behind if she didn't! She knew he had said she'd just be in the way but, even if she couldn't help much but she wasn't going to keep standing by, being a damsel. She needed to do SOMETHING. She ignored the hoards of dozens of heartless roaming about and attempted to dash across the wasteland like shadowscape in search of her friends.-

RIKU! SORA!!! Please... Don't leave me behind...

-Her shouts had gotten the attention of several heartless, whom now had her surrounded. She glared at them, shouting in anger and determination.-

Get out of my way!!! I'm going to find them and your not going to stop me! Your not going to separate us again you monsters!!!

-Her words seemed to fall on deaf ears, as the very things she acted like she had not been afraid of, slowly drifted towards her, claws and teeth barred, hungry for her light filled heart. She locked up, frozen in terror as she realized... no one was coming for her. She was alone here in this hellscape, and the only who people she always relied on, were gone. A soft, frightened whimper came from her, as she inched further away as each side of the ring of beasts grew tighter, like a leash, or a noose, threatening to strangle her at any moment and snuff out her vibrant light. Just then however... a voice vibrated in her ears. A voice... so powerful.-