Summary: Kairi's been having nightmares of AntiSora and she can't help but to think it's true. When he returns Kairi must do everything she can to bring him back Sora before he slips away, maybe even killing him. All he wants is her and he won't show mercy to anyone. Sora's fate is now in Kairi's hands.

Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN KINGDOM HEARTS!

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Paranoia

Chapter 1

Disappointment

Today is the day, today is the day she thought. She checked her watch; it read four o' clock pm. The auburn haired girl has been standing there at least an hour, waiting for his return. "Where are you?" she whispered.

"Kairi has been doing this everyday Tidus, I'm worried, and what if he won't come back?" Yuna whispered, hiding behind the bushes with Tidus. "No worries Yuna, I'm sure he'll come back and Kairi will be feeling better than ever!" He assured. "SShh! You idiot, Kairi will surely hear us!" She whispered harshly, earning him a slap on the arm. He nodded quickly and laid quiet behind the bushes.

Kairi turned around; she heard something behind her but let it go. Kairi gazed back at the ocean. I guess I should go…she thought but found that her legs disagreed and were glued to the sand. Five minutes won't hurt she thought. "I know today is the day." That's what she always said but in the back of her head she knew she was wrong but she was too stubborn to believe it. She frowned at the thought and started thinking something else. Today is Thursday, I should start my chores tomorrow…no wait, Olette invited me to her party tomorrow; I guess I'll do it Saturday.

"We should go Yuna, It's getting late." Tidus whispered. She agreed and quietly the pair went to their houses. Kairi woke from her thoughts and notice the sky was purplish and orange, which meant she had been standing at the beach for too long. Although she appreciated the way the sky made the ocean glitter. Slowly, Kairi's body started to feel heavier and heavier. Guess it's time to go she thought and dragged her feet. She frowned, she was always disappointed. It's amazing how she waits for him everyday. You might mistake that with hope but that's just her own lie, she knows he won't come back…and yet she still waits for him on the same spot he left, waiting for him to un-isolate her from the world.

Once she got home she ate a snack, took a shower, and put her pjs on. Kairi collapsed on her bed, "I'm dead tired." She quickly brushed through her hair, put on her Ipod, and went to sleep.

Dream

"Sora!" She bolted his way. "Kairi!" They slammed each other into a hug. "You came back for me." She said looking at his deep blue eyes. "I promised didn't I?" He grinned, showing the left dimple he had on his cheek. "You haven't changed, have you?" She said, more like a statement than a question. Sora squeezed her more and whispered in her ear. "Actually…I have." His eyes flashed yellow. Suddenly Kairi felt a sharp pain in her chest and looked down to find a claw pierced through her heart. The last thing she saw was two deadly yellow eyes.

End of dream

In the morning Kairi woke up with dried tears. Why did I have such a horrifying dream, is it a sign? She thought. "No, Sora would never give into the darkness, he hates it!" When she got to school she was greeted by her three friends Olette, Yuna, and Rikku. Of course, her best friends were Sora and Riku but they haven't returned. The sudden change pushed her into a state of depression. These were the only friends who ever bothered to talk to her when she was in her darkest times. Kairi shook off the thought and walked to her first class with her friends.

Kairi hated walking through crowded people; they always shoved her and talked behind her back. Back then it really did bother her but she was never the type to give them a nasty glare or something similar. She looked down at her feet as she walked through the people. She slowly drowned the busy noise and was at peace. It would have been easier with an Ipod but since she used it all night, the batteries were definitely dead. Months ago, people started making rumors that involved something around Kairi being the reason they left. She was part of the reason, but not the way students were thinking about it. Since then she had to practice her ears to automatically go deaf when someone felt like making hurtful statements or when she really needed to concentrate. Sometimes, Kairi accidentally spaces out too much. She turned to see her friends and sure enough she did space out, not that it stopped them from talking. Her friends' mouths were moving but no sound came out. She reached for her ears, thinking maybe she had earphones on or something. Kairi was surprised to find…nothing. She started to panic. She whipped her head around; everyone was silent, moving but silent. Not even their foot steps could be heard. What's going on! "Olette! Yuna! Rikku!" She yelled but no one bothered to look. She waved her arms frantically on their faces. Just that movement was hard to do. It felt like her arms had 35 pounds strapped to them. "Any- My voice…it's gone. Kairi held her throat with both hands and screamed only to hear nothing.

She turned around to run but almost got hit by a paper airplane, frozen in mid-air. Everyone slowly started to freeze like statues. Anyone, HELP ME! "Wake up! Please…"She felt like the temperature dropped below zero. She rubbed her arms but felt no warmth. That fact that she couldn't hear her voice or the sound of her breathing was terrifying her. "Kairiiiiii…." She heard that. Now she froze, she knows that voice anywhere, but this time it sounded more sinister, like he wanted to play a dangerous game of cat and mouse, and she was the mouse. Kairi gulped, "S-Sora?" My voice, its back "Yes?" he said, extremely calm. "Where are you?" She said, almost a whisper. "Right here." He said. She felt a cold hand touch her freezing shoulder. The simple gesture sent shivers down her spine, as soon as she turned around couldn't breath. He slammed here onto the lockers and was squeezing her throat with one hand so hard she felt her head would burst. She tried to pull his hand away but it wouldn't budge. She couldn't feel the floor underneath her feet anymore. "Let…go!" She choked out, half screaming and half crying. "What's the matter Kairi, does it hurt?" He asked, making his grip tighter. "You're hurting me!" Kairi cried.

So this is who he was now, yellow eyes, huge claws, fangs, and the black aura surrounding him. Which brings up one thing, he accepted the darkness. He betrayed everyone. Especially me. Tears started to form on at the edges of her eyes. Sora wiped them away and smirked, and then she blacked out. "Kairi! Open your eyes!" Huh? Is that Olette? Kairi's eyes fluttered open, "Sora…." She said. "Jesus Kairi what happened? You totally fainted on us!" Yuna yelled. I did? Kairi thought. "How long was I unconscious?" She asked, gaining a little focus. "Not for long, do you want us to take you home?" Rikku asked, rubbing her back, "Did you know you were crying? You also mumbled something like, "You're hurting me…" or something like that." Rikku explained. Kairi felt her cheeks, they were soaked, she didn't want to go home but if she stayed, surely Sora will haunt her. "It's ok Rikku; I'll go home by myself." "You sure?" Asked Olette. Kairi nodded and got up in an awkward way and stumbled her way to the office to sign out. What was that? She thought,

Kairi slumped and dragged her feet across the pavement. She sighed, "I hate going home." She muttered. Since her parents died and with Sora and Riku gone, her house is just a bunch of old haunting memories. Her parents died in a plane crash, she could've gone in the plane and die with them but she hates heights. Just thinking about her death gave her goose bumps.

Death…

She gasped and remembered what had happened in school. "Sora…" She whispered and felt a tear slide down her cheek and fall on the cold ground. "Did you really accept the darkness? Would you actually kill me?" Silence filled the air. "Guess not. I just hope these nightmares end." She mumbled. Before she went "Home" Kairi went to visit her favorite place, a special place, a place where she can open up…..the cave.

When she got there she dropped her backpack and walked inside the cave. She kneeled down and traced Sora's face with her fingertips. She had so any questions running through her mind.

Flash back

"Kairi!" They ran to each other. "Sora...ahh!" Their hands clasp together. "Kairi, remember what you told me before? I'm always with you too….I'll come back for you!" Her stomach felt sick. "I know you will!" Unwillingly they let go and both fade into the darkness.

End of flash back

Kairi exited the cave and went to the beach. "I'm not going to wait for him; I'm simply going to clear my mind." 'Pppfff! Yeah right!' her conscience spat. "Wait, I'm forgetting something…." "Hmm…Oh! Olette's party! She quickly ran home to change from her stupid uniform. She glanced at the beach for a moment. Hhmm…I'll pass, just for today. She thought. When she got home she took a quick shower. She left her hair down as it was and quickly slipped in a pink dress, zipped past her makeup and dialed Rikku's cell phone number. One of the things Kairi liked about Rikku was that she ALWAYS answers her cell phone, unlike their other friends. "Hello?" "Hey Rikku, do you think you can pick me up?" "I'm on it!" She cheerfully replied and hung up.