[He would absolutely drag Riku into crazy situations but that's because he trusts him to always have his back now and Riku has never let him down. So, of course, Sora wants to jump headfirst into this new adventure with both Riku and Kairi. Bonds are complicated and he's already felt how intense they can be. And he wants Riku to be safe here too.
He continues to tug Riku along the path. The coven grounds are as busy as ever, bustling with witches and monsters alike. Classes and ceremonies being conducted in several halls across the buildings. It's a whimsical place and Sora can feel the magic in the air by just walking through it.]
The ceremony is pretty weird but what they do is we'll hold hands and our magic signatures will start to weave together. I'll be able to notice your magic and you'll be able to notice me, as a monster, too. And then we'll have to make some vows to each other which triggers the bonding.
[Since Sora's been through this before, he's pretty well versed! He feels smart. Is Riku proud??]
[Maybe he would have warmed up quicker to the idea of the bonds if the actual danger of going without had been more clear. Right now he's barely wrapped his head around the fact that one of his friends will be transforming into a monster and the loss of his Keyblade Master status.
He doesn't feel at risk of exploding with magic. He can barely make the magic do what he wants it to do. But being connected to his friends in a deeper way, that's what makes the bond appealing. Not because of the danger, but because he wants the three of them to be together always.
Riku allows himself to be pulled across the grounds, giving himself the chance to take a better look around the coven than the glimpses he previously got.]
That doesn't sound too bad. What kind of vows do we have to make? Is it part of the spell?
[He's thinking along the lines of them having to recite something. He has no idea he'll have to come up with a vow himself.]
[He can't really fault Riku for feeling cautious about the entire thing. That's just what Riku is like, he's always careful and smart about everything he does. Sora is just so used to the idea of adapting to a new world he sees no reason why he shouldn't just hurl himself into several bonds with his most important people. Get those connections! Now!
The vows part does make Sora look a little bit sheepish as he grins at Riku knowingly.]
Yeah, it's a part of the spell. We've got to make up something important to say to each other. Something meaningful that will bind us together.
[Gosh, Sora and Riku have said a lot of sappy things to each other over the years. It won't be so bad, right?]
[Of course. Why would he think it would be something easy like a spell they have to recite. Although, for a spell that's supposed to bind them together, he supposes it makes sense to have the vows be something personal between them.
That doesn't make the idea any less embarrassing though.]
Just don't make yourself cry. That would be even more embarrassing.
[He only begins to feel nervous once he spots the ceremonial halls, but he does a good job of not letting it show. Taking a minute to think would only give him longer to start second guessing things though, so he shakes his head when Sora asks.]
Nah, let's just get it done.
[These vows might as well be made on the fly just like the rest of this situation. He takes the lead, entering the hall first, tugging Sora along.]
More embarrassing for me or more embarrassing for you?
[Sora goes with, eager to see how this will all unfold. Even if he's been through this twice before already it's still such an awesome thing to see these halls. They're really magnificent.
They're told to takes a seat across from each other on one of the main areas and Sora nods and does as he's instructed. And then they'll be told to join hands.]
[Riku doesn't response for a moment, pretending to be thinking about it.]
Both. Definitely both.
[He takes his seat when instructed to do so, a lingering flutter of nervousness in his stomach. When they're told to join hands he immediately holds his own out towards Sora.]
[Sora gives Riku a knowing and reassuring smile. When they join hands there's a moment where the hall reacts to them. A sort of magical energy starts to whip up around them which makes them feel a particular static-y tingle where their hands touch.
This is the feeling of their magical signatures starting to introduce to each other. Sora can feel a gentle snap of magic from Riku's dormant energies. Since he's a new witch Sora assumes it won't be too strong yet.
Nonetheless, it seems that a gentle flicker of silvery magic starts to form and float around their hands. Like little specks of silver fireflies or stars.]
Silver? [Sora chuckles.] Kairi's bond was yellow.
[Once the bond starts to introduce that's when Sora nods.]
[He gives a small jerk in surprise when the magical energy begins to form between them, a sharp tingle running through his hands where his hands met Sora's. It didn't hurt exactly but it definitely felt strange.
The flicker of silver above their heads draws his eyes up, but he's not sure what he's looking at until Sora speaks.]
[Sora tilts his head as the little sparks of silver magic start to float around and he seems to shrug. But he's enamoured with the sight anyway.]
I dunno, I guess every bond looks a little different?
[But then Sora nods and he looks back at Riku with a more focused expression and a warm smile.]
We've been friends for all our lives so I'm not sure there's more that I can say that I haven't said before.
But there's something about our friendship that's always been strong, through everything, even if it was hard or it was good. It seems like no matter what happens we can always find each other and we are always there to lead each other out of trouble.
[Sora's vow starts and the trickle of magic around there hands starts to get stronger as the bond begins.]
It's always been you that's helped me stay at my best. When I felt like the entire world was falling down around me it was always you that helped pushed me forward and keep going. I feel like I can't say thanks enough for that.
So let my bond with you be thanks for always believing in me. I want to keep being there for you through all of our adventures. And though the changes we go through in this world too. I want to protect you like you protect me.
[The bond pulsates. Now Riku will have to finish it.]
[Riku barely feels the magic trickling between them as the magic of the bond grows stronger with Sora's words. He's too distracted by what he's hearing. While much of it is things he's heard from Sora before, he can't seem to help feeling a little choked up.
Not that he's going to let his friend know that. When he speaks, it's past the lump in his throat.]
It feels like we've been together forever. And we basically have. I don't have many memories that don't include you right by my side. Even when we're off on our own adventures, I've always felt like you were right besides me. Like I could just call out for you and you would appear. [He chuckles.] And you kind of did back when I was sighting Aqua.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that it hasn't always been me saving and protecting you. You've saved me too. Whenever I've needed it the most. Our friendship gives me strength I doubt I would have on my own. It's a bond between us that will never break. I want this bond to be the same. Something that makes us strong even when we feel like we're at our weakest. A reminder that I'm always by your side.
[Even if Riku and Sora have come to terms with these sorts of things with each other in the past there's still something about it all that makes Sora's cheeks warm with a blush. He looks down with a flustered expression and a happy smile as he nods.
The magic is fairly simple after that. It coils around their hands with silvery streams of stars before the bond connects the two of them. There will be a tingle of magic before they'll be able to feel each other's presence stronger than before. Like a part of Sora's soul is with Riku and vice versa.
It makes Sora's breath catch a little before he smiles up at Riku again.]
[Since Sora and Kairi are already bonded (they hitched about fifteen minutes after seeing each other again, really) it's Sora's idea that Riku and Kairi should do the same thing as soon as it's convenient for the both of them.
In this new world so far away from their shared home he only wants to see them safe and now that they actually get a chance to spend time together it only makes sense in his brain that the three of them should be connected with the magical bonds this world gives them.
He's not too sure how witch-witch bonds work but it should be alright. Right?]
You guys really should bond! I mean, Kairi's been here for longer but it only makes sense, right? Riku? Please?
[How can they resist when Sora has cute fuzzy rabbit ears twitching as he talks?! They are his first monster change, two long brunette-furred rabbit ears coming out of the top of his skull and his human ears are completely gone now.]
[Having her boys back with her is quite literally the biggest wish Kairi's been yearning for since she arrived in this place. Now that they're all together again, she's wasted no time finding ways to spend time with them again. Preferably all together at once.
Perhaps it wasn't surprising that not too long after they started doing that, one of them would bring up the obvious solution to make sure they were all together one way or the other. And Sora being the person to do so made sense, too.]
I've been thinking about that myself, actually. Since before you two showed up, I knew I wanted you to be two of my bonds. Now that you're here, well... It kinda seems obvious that we should take care of that. I mean, Sora, you're already bonded with both of us. Me and Riku are just kinda dragging our feet, I guess.
[Riku still hasn't quite recovered from the sight of Sora's furry-eared transformation. And, being the smug troll that he is, he's taken every opportunity to sneak up behind the younger boy and tug playfully on his ears. This time is no different.
While Sora's focus is on Kairi he reaches out to tweak each ear between his thumbs and index fingers, tugging them gently.]
In case someone forgot, I was the one who wanted to bring Kairi with us to the ceremony so we could get it all done at once.
[He turns his gaze to Kairi and shakes his head.]
You know how impatient he can be. But I don't mind doing it now if you don't.
[Sora fusses quickly at Riku, hands coming up to swat at his fingers even if he sort of doesn't mind the tug on his ears, they are very new and sensitive! The brunette-furred ears twice quickly and swivel this way and that as Riku calls him out like that---!!]
I was just taking charge of the moment, that's all! I wasn't being impatient!
[He was totally being impatient.]
I didn't want you to think too hard about it, Riku! You get all worried about everything!
[Naturally, when Riku drops that bomb, Kairi's immediate response is to narrow her eyes and give Sora a sharp look.]
Excuse me?
[Sora's explanation doesn't mollify her too much, and she fixes him with a withering glare for a few moments. It doesn't last, though. And with a sigh, she drops her gaze.]
Okay, I see how it is. I wasn't important enough to wait for, or go find, is that it? Even though Riku was sweet and kind enough to bring up the subject?
[But only because she's thought of a much better plan of attack than raging at him. She deliberately keeps her voice low and soft. Sad, rather than accusing. Though really it's a bit of both.]
[Riku quickly pulls his hands away before Sora can swat them, and grins as he crosses his arms over his chest and leans back against the wall to watch the show. Sora is going to have to think fast to dig himself out of this one.]
I wasn't worried. I just like to take a minute to think things through before jumping into things. Someone has to. [And yeah, a part of that is directed at Kairi too. Miss-I-bonded-to-Sora-two-seconds-after-seeing-him. She at least had the excuse of being settled into this world already.
And Kairi's really laying the guilt trip on strong and Riku has to cover his mouth to hide his smirk.]
[Sora is pretty used to people dunking on him. All the same, he can't help the way his ears droop comically and he looks like a totally kicked rabbit.]
Awww, come on you guys!
[His pout is quite mighty. He glances from Riku and then to Kairi, that soft flicker of guilt fluttering across both of their bonds with him.]
I just ... didn't want to miss a single chance while I got them. When I saw both of you it was hard to wait. I didn't want anything to break us up again. Even for a second. And this is the last piece.
See, and I understand that, but at least when I bonded you, I didn't know Riku was here yet. I'd have ran right out and grabbed him if I'd known. I'd been planning on bonding you both for months before you got here after all.
[There was never any escape for either of them. Kairi's will is absolute!]
But fine. No point dwelling on it too much. The best thing to do is go solve this problem.
[She stands up, a bit more energetic than she technically needs to be. Her excitement races along her bond with Sora like electricity.]
[He maybe feels a teeny bit guilty at the sight of Sora's drooping ears, but there's no way he's going to admit that. Even if the echo of Sora's feelings through the bond make him feel it double-fold. This sharing feelings thing is not always great.
Without much else to add to the discussion, he pushes off the wall, giving them both a decisive nod. Excitement rushes through him as well at the idea of completing their bonds.]
Right.
Are we ready to do this?
[The question is aimed at the both of them, because although Sora doesn't need to be a part of the ceremony, Riku knows he'll want to witness it.]
[Was it so bad that he wanted to be with them? Sora's shoulders are still slumped even as Kairi and Riku go on ahead. He follows, ears still dropping downwards.]
I'm right behind you guys.
[No point in dwelling, he guesses. He follows quickly after them towards the coven ceremonial halls. At least seeing the halls makes him perk up again, looking up at the stain glass windows with some awe.]
[If he really thought that was the problem, he was clearly not listening.]
Good. It just doesn't feel quite right if we aren't all there together.
[There's not really any need for it, as they all know where they're going, but she manages to reach a hand out to both of them as they travel. Whether they take them is, of course, up to them.
As they walk along she notices a little bit of sadness leaking out of Sora through the bond. Crap. Did she go too far? She didn't really mean to make him upset, she was mostly teasing... Before they enter the halls, she sends a pulse of affection down it. Hopefully that'll ease his mind a bit
Regardless, once they're in the coven halls it doesn't take long for them to get things set up. "Swift, aren't you?" One of them comments, and Kairi just smiles.]
[Riku gladly accepts Kairi's hand in his own as they begin the walk to the coven. Now that he knows what to expect there's no nervousness plaguing him as they travel. In fact, he feels an opposite rush of satisfaction at the idea of finalizing their bonds.
Even if it means coming up with corny vows again. It's a sacrifice he would gladly make for his best friends.
His response to the coven witch is a shake of his head, a fond smile sliding across his face.]
Let's get started then so you can stop waiting. [He gives Kairi's hand a gentle squeeze.]
[Despite feeling like he had made a mistake Kairi's gentle stream of affection does reassure him that there's nothing wrong. He should have thought things through differently, he knows. Sora's fingers lace together with hers and he lifts his gaze to smile warmly at both of them.
He knows how long Kairi has been waiting for all of this. Now it's finally time to complete something special for all three of them.]
Let's get a seat over there.
[He probably won't be able to join hands with them when Kairi and Riku bond since it doesn't work like that but he'll stay nearby. It's up to them now.]
My thoughts exactly. [She squeezes Riku's hand back tenderly, and holds onto Sora as they get settled in.
Up until it's time for them to complete their trio's bonding, anyway. She releases Sora's hand at that point, giving him a little smile as she does, and into the center of the circle they go. They sit down, and Kairi turns her eyes on Riku, a small, genuine smile on her face. Any playfulness or irony is gone from her expression. She's taking this one-hundred percent seriously. (And, honestly, she's kind of been rehearsing this mentally for a while now, just like she was her vows to Sora.)]
Riku. You've been by my side since as long as I can remember. Looking out for me, watching my back, making sure I didn't get into anything I couldn't get out of. You've pulled me out of the fire more times than I care to admit. Now, I want to do what I can for you. To be the ear you can come to when you need to talk about something. The shoulder you lean on when things get rough and it's hard to keep moving. The partner you always know you can trust to have your back when the world turns against us. I promise, Riku, I vow, that no matter what happens from here on out, as long as I'm here you'll never truly be alone, or lost, or left behind. I will always be your light in the darkness.
[Squeezing his hands a little, she gazes into his eyes with all the intensity she can muster.] Always.
[When it's time to begin Riku enters the circle and takes a seat all the while still holding onto Kairi's hand. Having been through this once before he's better prepared this time, without any lingering doubts or nervousness. This is the right thing to do. This is how he can keep his friends close and best protect them in this world.
He studies her face seriously, no trace of humor on his face aside from the hint of a smile. A smile that grows slowly wider as he listens to her vows, her hands held gently in his. And then it's his turn, and he hasn't rehearsed anything, but he speaks from the heart.]
Kairi. You're the missing piece to our puzzle that Sora and I didn't even know we were missing until you came to the island. Aside from him you're the only person I ever wanted to befriend and take care of. And surprisingly, you turned out to be just as much of a handful. But I've never regretted taking you in for a second. You gave me strength in my time of weakness, and hope that I could find myself again. I want to do the same for you. I want to be your strength when you need support. And your shield when you need to be protected. I vow that I will never leave you alone or leave you behind. Never again.
[Sora is honestly so glad that he is here to witness them bonding. He knows it's such an intimate thing to happen but listening to them exchange those words makes his heart swell with joy and affection for both of them. They can probably feel that rush across their individual bonds with him but mostly it's easy to tell how happy this makes Sora by the way Sora's grinning like an idiot.
The three of them have a special bond in on itself, outside of the ones they all have with each other now. Growing up together in such a way that left them always connected to each other. Growing with each other even when they were all apart.
Eventually, Sora really can't contain himself and as he waits for the bond to establish and finish once it's finished he plain throws himself at both of them, arms coming around their shoulders in a big group hug.]
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[He would absolutely drag Riku into crazy situations but that's because he trusts him to always have his back now and Riku has never let him down. So, of course, Sora wants to jump headfirst into this new adventure with both Riku and Kairi. Bonds are complicated and he's already felt how intense they can be. And he wants Riku to be safe here too.
He continues to tug Riku along the path. The coven grounds are as busy as ever, bustling with witches and monsters alike. Classes and ceremonies being conducted in several halls across the buildings. It's a whimsical place and Sora can feel the magic in the air by just walking through it.]
The ceremony is pretty weird but what they do is we'll hold hands and our magic signatures will start to weave together. I'll be able to notice your magic and you'll be able to notice me, as a monster, too. And then we'll have to make some vows to each other which triggers the bonding.
[Since Sora's been through this before, he's pretty well versed! He feels smart. Is Riku proud??]
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He doesn't feel at risk of exploding with magic. He can barely make the magic do what he wants it to do. But being connected to his friends in a deeper way, that's what makes the bond appealing. Not because of the danger, but because he wants the three of them to be together always.
Riku allows himself to be pulled across the grounds, giving himself the chance to take a better look around the coven than the glimpses he previously got.]
That doesn't sound too bad. What kind of vows do we have to make? Is it part of the spell?
[He's thinking along the lines of them having to recite something. He has no idea he'll have to come up with a vow himself.]
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The vows part does make Sora look a little bit sheepish as he grins at Riku knowingly.]
Yeah, it's a part of the spell. We've got to make up something important to say to each other. Something meaningful that will bind us together.
[Gosh, Sora and Riku have said a lot of sappy things to each other over the years. It won't be so bad, right?]
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[Of course. Why would he think it would be something easy like a spell they have to recite. Although, for a spell that's supposed to bind them together, he supposes it makes sense to have the vows be something personal between them.
That doesn't make the idea any less embarrassing though.]
Just don't get too sappy on me, Sora.
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Just for that, I'm going to give you extra sappy vows. Your teeth are gonna rot.
[He laughs happily and with that they head the rest of the way to the coven and the ceremonial halls. Sora points at one nearby.]
It's just in there. Are you ready? Do you need a minute?
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[He only begins to feel nervous once he spots the ceremonial halls, but he does a good job of not letting it show. Taking a minute to think would only give him longer to start second guessing things though, so he shakes his head when Sora asks.]
Nah, let's just get it done.
[These vows might as well be made on the fly just like the rest of this situation. He takes the lead, entering the hall first, tugging Sora along.]
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[Sora goes with, eager to see how this will all unfold. Even if he's been through this twice before already it's still such an awesome thing to see these halls. They're really magnificent.
They're told to takes a seat across from each other on one of the main areas and Sora nods and does as he's instructed. And then they'll be told to join hands.]
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Both. Definitely both.
[He takes his seat when instructed to do so, a lingering flutter of nervousness in his stomach. When they're told to join hands he immediately holds his own out towards Sora.]
Do we do the vows now?
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[Sora gives Riku a knowing and reassuring smile. When they join hands there's a moment where the hall reacts to them. A sort of magical energy starts to whip up around them which makes them feel a particular static-y tingle where their hands touch.
This is the feeling of their magical signatures starting to introduce to each other. Sora can feel a gentle snap of magic from Riku's dormant energies. Since he's a new witch Sora assumes it won't be too strong yet.
Nonetheless, it seems that a gentle flicker of silvery magic starts to form and float around their hands. Like little specks of silver fireflies or stars.]
Silver? [Sora chuckles.] Kairi's bond was yellow.
[Once the bond starts to introduce that's when Sora nods.]
I'll do mine first if you want?
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The flicker of silver above their heads draws his eyes up, but he's not sure what he's looking at until Sora speaks.]
Do the colors mean anything?
[He supposes the color is apt enough either way.]
Yeah...okay. [He nods.]
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I dunno, I guess every bond looks a little different?
[But then Sora nods and he looks back at Riku with a more focused expression and a warm smile.]
We've been friends for all our lives so I'm not sure there's more that I can say that I haven't said before.
But there's something about our friendship that's always been strong, through everything, even if it was hard or it was good. It seems like no matter what happens we can always find each other and we are always there to lead each other out of trouble.
[Sora's vow starts and the trickle of magic around there hands starts to get stronger as the bond begins.]
It's always been you that's helped me stay at my best. When I felt like the entire world was falling down around me it was always you that helped pushed me forward and keep going. I feel like I can't say thanks enough for that.
So let my bond with you be thanks for always believing in me. I want to keep being there for you through all of our adventures. And though the changes we go through in this world too. I want to protect you like you protect me.
[The bond pulsates. Now Riku will have to finish it.]
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Not that he's going to let his friend know that. When he speaks, it's past the lump in his throat.]
It feels like we've been together forever. And we basically have. I don't have many memories that don't include you right by my side. Even when we're off on our own adventures, I've always felt like you were right besides me. Like I could just call out for you and you would appear. [He chuckles.] And you kind of did back when I was sighting Aqua.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that it hasn't always been me saving and protecting you. You've saved me too. Whenever I've needed it the most. Our friendship gives me strength I doubt I would have on my own. It's a bond between us that will never break. I want this bond to be the same. Something that makes us strong even when we feel like we're at our weakest. A reminder that I'm always by your side.
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The magic is fairly simple after that. It coils around their hands with silvery streams of stars before the bond connects the two of them. There will be a tingle of magic before they'll be able to feel each other's presence stronger than before. Like a part of Sora's soul is with Riku and vice versa.
It makes Sora's breath catch a little before he smiles up at Riku again.]
Well, there we go! Easy, right?
Riku & Kairi
In this new world so far away from their shared home he only wants to see them safe and now that they actually get a chance to spend time together it only makes sense in his brain that the three of them should be connected with the magical bonds this world gives them.
He's not too sure how witch-witch bonds work but it should be alright. Right?]
You guys really should bond! I mean, Kairi's been here for longer but it only makes sense, right? Riku? Please?
[How can they resist when Sora has cute fuzzy rabbit ears twitching as he talks?! They are his first monster change, two long brunette-furred rabbit ears coming out of the top of his skull and his human ears are completely gone now.]
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Perhaps it wasn't surprising that not too long after they started doing that, one of them would bring up the obvious solution to make sure they were all together one way or the other. And Sora being the person to do so made sense, too.]
I've been thinking about that myself, actually. Since before you two showed up, I knew I wanted you to be two of my bonds. Now that you're here, well... It kinda seems obvious that we should take care of that. I mean, Sora, you're already bonded with both of us. Me and Riku are just kinda dragging our feet, I guess.
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While Sora's focus is on Kairi he reaches out to tweak each ear between his thumbs and index fingers, tugging them gently.]
In case someone forgot, I was the one who wanted to bring Kairi with us to the ceremony so we could get it all done at once.
[He turns his gaze to Kairi and shakes his head.]
You know how impatient he can be. But I don't mind doing it now if you don't.
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[Sora fusses quickly at Riku, hands coming up to swat at his fingers even if he sort of doesn't mind the tug on his ears, they are very new and sensitive! The brunette-furred ears twice quickly and swivel this way and that as Riku calls him out like that---!!]
I was just taking charge of the moment, that's all! I wasn't being impatient!
[He was totally being impatient.]
I didn't want you to think too hard about it, Riku! You get all worried about everything!
[Is Kairi happy to have her boys back??]
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Excuse me?
[Sora's explanation doesn't mollify her too much, and she fixes him with a withering glare for a few moments. It doesn't last, though. And with a sigh, she drops her gaze.]
Okay, I see how it is. I wasn't important enough to wait for, or go find, is that it? Even though Riku was sweet and kind enough to bring up the subject?
[But only because she's thought of a much better plan of attack than raging at him. She deliberately keeps her voice low and soft. Sad, rather than accusing. Though really it's a bit of both.]
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I wasn't worried. I just like to take a minute to think things through before jumping into things. Someone has to. [And yeah, a part of that is directed at Kairi too. Miss-I-bonded-to-Sora-two-seconds-after-seeing-him. She at least had the excuse of being settled into this world already.
And Kairi's really laying the guilt trip on strong and Riku has to cover his mouth to hide his smirk.]
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Awww, come on you guys!
[His pout is quite mighty. He glances from Riku and then to Kairi, that soft flicker of guilt fluttering across both of their bonds with him.]
I just ... didn't want to miss a single chance while I got them. When I saw both of you it was hard to wait. I didn't want anything to break us up again. Even for a second. And this is the last piece.
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[There was never any escape for either of them. Kairi's will is absolute!]
But fine. No point dwelling on it too much. The best thing to do is go solve this problem.
[She stands up, a bit more energetic than she technically needs to be. Her excitement races along her bond with Sora like electricity.]
Right?
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Without much else to add to the discussion, he pushes off the wall, giving them both a decisive nod. Excitement rushes through him as well at the idea of completing their bonds.]
Right.
Are we ready to do this?
[The question is aimed at the both of them, because although Sora doesn't need to be a part of the ceremony, Riku knows he'll want to witness it.]
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I'm right behind you guys.
[No point in dwelling, he guesses. He follows quickly after them towards the coven ceremonial halls. At least seeing the halls makes him perk up again, looking up at the stain glass windows with some awe.]
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Good. It just doesn't feel quite right if we aren't all there together.
[There's not really any need for it, as they all know where they're going, but she manages to reach a hand out to both of them as they travel. Whether they take them is, of course, up to them.
As they walk along she notices a little bit of sadness leaking out of Sora through the bond. Crap. Did she go too far? She didn't really mean to make him upset, she was mostly teasing... Before they enter the halls, she sends a pulse of affection down it. Hopefully that'll ease his mind a bit
Regardless, once they're in the coven halls it doesn't take long for them to get things set up. "Swift, aren't you?" One of them comments, and Kairi just smiles.]
I've been waiting for this for months, actually.
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Even if it means coming up with corny vows again. It's a sacrifice he would gladly make for his best friends.
His response to the coven witch is a shake of his head, a fond smile sliding across his face.]
Let's get started then so you can stop waiting. [He gives Kairi's hand a gentle squeeze.]
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He knows how long Kairi has been waiting for all of this. Now it's finally time to complete something special for all three of them.]
Let's get a seat over there.
[He probably won't be able to join hands with them when Kairi and Riku bond since it doesn't work like that but he'll stay nearby. It's up to them now.]
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Up until it's time for them to complete their trio's bonding, anyway. She releases Sora's hand at that point, giving him a little smile as she does, and into the center of the circle they go. They sit down, and Kairi turns her eyes on Riku, a small, genuine smile on her face. Any playfulness or irony is gone from her expression. She's taking this one-hundred percent seriously. (And, honestly, she's kind of been rehearsing this mentally for a while now, just like she was her vows to Sora.)]
Riku. You've been by my side since as long as I can remember. Looking out for me, watching my back, making sure I didn't get into anything I couldn't get out of. You've pulled me out of the fire more times than I care to admit. Now, I want to do what I can for you. To be the ear you can come to when you need to talk about something. The shoulder you lean on when things get rough and it's hard to keep moving. The partner you always know you can trust to have your back when the world turns against us. I promise, Riku, I vow, that no matter what happens from here on out, as long as I'm here you'll never truly be alone, or lost, or left behind. I will always be your light in the darkness.
[Squeezing his hands a little, she gazes into his eyes with all the intensity she can muster.] Always.
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He studies her face seriously, no trace of humor on his face aside from the hint of a smile. A smile that grows slowly wider as he listens to her vows, her hands held gently in his. And then it's his turn, and he hasn't rehearsed anything, but he speaks from the heart.]
Kairi. You're the missing piece to our puzzle that Sora and I didn't even know we were missing until you came to the island. Aside from him you're the only person I ever wanted to befriend and take care of. And surprisingly, you turned out to be just as much of a handful. But I've never regretted taking you in for a second. You gave me strength in my time of weakness, and hope that I could find myself again. I want to do the same for you. I want to be your strength when you need support. And your shield when you need to be protected. I vow that I will never leave you alone or leave you behind. Never again.
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The three of them have a special bond in on itself, outside of the ones they all have with each other now. Growing up together in such a way that left them always connected to each other. Growing with each other even when they were all apart.
Eventually, Sora really can't contain himself and as he waits for the bond to establish and finish once it's finished he plain throws himself at both of them, arms coming around their shoulders in a big group hug.]