Awakening

[derping]

Characters: Sora and YOU.
Setting: His dorm room (1-06), the dorm floors, and then wandering. Feel free to choose whatever floor you want to run into him on!
Format: Starting with action, but I'm fine with either that or prose.
Summary: Sora wakes up in a world that isn't his own, and decides to so search for his friends. Maybe he'll find some answers, too.
Warnings: None initially. Will be updated as needed!



[This was all a dream, wasn't it?

That's what Sora had wondered when he first woke up. His head had been foggy, and for a moment he couldn't figure out where he was, or why he was so tired. But it wasn't long at all before everything came rushing back to him. Everything that had happened the night before...no, that definitely hadn't been a dream.

So where was he now, he wondered? And where were Kairi and Riku? He almost panicked when he realized that he couldn't move, but thankfully it was only about fifteen more seconds before he had been on his feet, looking around the room. He notices the collar on his neck, but hasn't quite decided what to make of it by the time he spots the letter.

"Your world has been destroyed."

So...the islands really were gone. He could have stood there staring at the letter in disbelief for a good long while, but that wouldn't have helped him answer the main question...]

So...what is this place, anyway?

[Well, there was only one way to find out, and it wasn't by sitting around all day. If he was here, his friends had to be close by, too, and he would never find them if he didn't get moving. Sora got on his feet and decided to head for the door, not taking the time to read the second letter through carefully. He could do that later - right now, he couldn't focus on anything but the idea that, first and foremost, he needed to find his friends.]

Comments

[derping]

A lot, huh? [He thinks about it for a second, but he still doesn't understand what she might be talking about. No matter how long it might have been for him, Riku is still Riku, right?]

Well, how long has it been for him? Did he say whether or not he knew what happened to our islands?

[That's a big question, and Sora wouldn't be surprised if she didn't even know what he was talking about. But it can't hurt to ask.]

[lethechained]

[She's well aware how vain a hope it would be to pretend he'd be able to guess at how big a change it really was, so she doesn't even try to fool herself. Keeping a smile on her face is done for his sake, but that smile grows sad and even a little surprised as he asks that particular question. That's a pretty good indication of how early a time he comes from. Perhaps the hope that he might be a little further along was a silly one, too.]

... He does. [It can't hurt to ask, indeed. Fortunately(?) for him, she knows a lot more than anyone would expect. It's a hard thing to say, but she knows it needs to be said.] Because... for him, it's probably been... a little more than a year.

[derping]

A whole year?

[THAT is enough to catch Sora by surprise, and it shows very clearly on his face. That's...a lot of difference.]

Well, maybe that's a good thing. At least it won't be all that hard to find some answers.

[He pauses, realizing that he's forgotten something - something important.]

...you know, we've been talking all this time, and I haven't even told you my name. [He smiles, relaxing a little.] I'm Sora!

[After all, she's really helping him a lot! The least he can do is introduce himself...though, since she knows so much, he wouldn't be surprised if Riku had mentioned him to her or something.]

[lethechained]

[Surprise is better than distress, anyway. She nods firmly, expression serious for an instant until she remember to smile. It gets easier after that comment.]

That's-- a good way to think of it.

[The pause causes her to tilt her head slightly, obviously curious, but she doesn't speak up. Oh-- introductions? She straightens again, mouth threatening to form an 'o' for a moment before easing back into a smile. It's easier to re-introduce herself when she knows that at this point, Sora's neither met nor forgotten her.]

My name is Naminé. [There's a pause, but her expression changes only slightly as she considers the next part; at least in this case, it's likely true that they've never met before, so,] ... It's nice to meet you, Sora. [It's not quite an easy thing to say, but it would likely be a much harder one in a lot of other situations.]

[derping]

Naminé, thanks for all the help.

[Sora's still smiling, completely oblivious to everything going through Naminé's mind. He's just happy that he had been able to make a new friend, even in a weird place like this.]

I'll be able to find you again, right?

[Even though he needs to find Riku right now, he really hopes that he'll have another chance to talk to Naminé sometime.]

[lethechained]

[Her eyes widen a little at his thanks and she quickly turns them away, reminding herself pointedly that he was not referring to what it felt like he was. He doesn't know anything about that. Still, there's something very... poignant about it, for her, finally being thanked. It's easy to smile and she finds her eyes drawn back to him anyway as she responds with a quiet,] You're welcome...!

[That other comment also gives her pause. It's funny, but this time around, she can be pretty close to certain that it's possible.] ... Sure. If-- you want to. [Does he want to? --Oh, she should probably tell him where she's staying, then.] I'm in Room 1-15.

[derping]

[Sora couldn't even begin to understand where her reaction was coming from, or how much more complicated this really was on her end. But it looked like it had made her happy, and Sora was glad for that.]

Room 1-15, got it.

[He nods, as if to confirm that he meant what he said - he definitely wants to see her again.]

See you soon!

[And, after one last smile, he finally turns to leave...and, hopefully, find Riku on the next floor.]

[lethechained]

[Her own nod is meant to confirm that he has the number right, and the smile on her face is one that requires no effort.]

--Right. See you soon...!

[She looks after him as he goes, watching for a few moments before returning to her own business a little happier than before.]