[DISCONTINUED] May Your Heart Burn Bright (Kingdom Hearts X Star Guardian)

Episode 10: Your Shining Friend

It was another morning as Lulu sat at her small table, doodling away with a glum expression. On the sheet of paper were several drawings of Sora's Rage Form, with a scribble of a sad Lulu face in the corner.

The one watching her silently was Lux, who had grown more and more concerned for her friend. Finally, she approaches her and kneels down beside her.

Lux: Um, Lulu?

Lulu jumps a bit in her seat, causing Lux to quickly calm her down with an apologetic expression.

Lux: Sorry, sorry! It's okay, it's just me. Didn't mean to startle you.

Lulu: Oh. I-It's okay. Lulu is okay!

The Yordle tries to give her best reassuring smile, but it falters as Lux's worried expression persisted. The latter gently places her hand on the Yordle's shoulder.

Lux: Lulu, I've noticed the drawings you've made recently, and I'm worried about you. Not even as your leader, but as your friend.

Lulu hums gloomily as Lux continues, still speaking gently and supportively.

Lux: Are you...worried about Sora, by chance?

Lulu remained silent for a bit, her eyes staring at the ground sadly before looking up at her. She sighs despondently.

Lulu: When Sora turned into that...I felt so much darkness swelling out of him...it...it...

She struggles to complete her sentence, with tears welling up as she choked on her words. She then clings onto Lux while crying, who hugged back and rubbed her back comfortingly.

Lulu: It scared me...

It was the exact thing Lux feared. The last thing she wanted was for her friends to be afraid of each other. But there was only so much she could do to quell Lulu's fears.

Sora had to be the one to reassure Lulu that he's still friendly.

Lux: Hey, it's alright! Sora's our friend, remember?

Lulu would only whine softly with a worried expression, prompting Pix to hop up and land on her head. The little Familiar would nuzzle her head, in an effort to comfort her. It would work a bit, as Lulu smiled slightly.

Lux would sigh and just give her another squeezing hug.

Lux: How about you and Sora have a chat together? I don't want you to be afraid of him, and nor would he.

Lulu looked troubled still, but finally nodded her head.

Lulu: I don't want to be afraid of him...okay, I'll talk to him.

With a proud smile, Lux pats Lulu on the head as Pix makes several noises and nuzzles up against her neck. This combined affection prompted a weak smile out of the young Yordle.

Lux: That's the spirit!

Lulu's smile grew more. Lux tended to be a very cheery person already, but ever since Sora's arrival, the Yordle took notice of how much cheerier she had become. Sora's infectious attitude was having an effect on her.

And with it, the Starlight within Lux shone even brighter.

Lulu: Sora makes Lux even happier...which makes the Starlight happier...!

An exaggerated yawn would snap her out of her thoughts, and both her and Lux would turn to see the blue-eyed boy arrive down the stairs. His bright smile was on full display as he looked at them.

Sora: Morning, guys!

Lux: Morning, Sora! Slept well?

Sora: Sure did! What's up?