I'm going in, Sora thought to himself, preparing himself for what was necessary. He turned away from the building once more before he held up a hand, summoning his faithful Keyblade into his hand. He had to be prepared...for whatever happened in there. Silence surrounding him, he spun around, running across the empty street and to the warehouse.
Memories- Within Temptation
Sora stared directly ahead of him for the next few minutes, this side of the city dead during the early morning. He wasn't surprised; it was a little after four AM, after all. Sora suddenly slowed down when he saw something ahead of him, the teen just now realizing he was at the corner of a block. But this wasn't just any location, because there in front of him, was the warehouse. He headed over to an alleyway a few feet away and hid his skateboard in the shadows before turning back to look at the building, staring at it for a few moments.
Sora skateboarded in silence, the only sounds entering his ears being that of the wheels running over the sidewalk and the wind being the other. A cool breeze blew behind him, propelling him forward slightly. Though he hardly needed a boost; he was already going very fast. The warehouse was only a few minutes away now. He pulled out his cell phone as he balanced on the board, checking the time. It was a little less than half an hour until Roxas was supposed to meet Smith, so Sora had to hurry up and get to the warehouse before that happened.
@ FL- Yes it is. =D What Hurts The Most- Rascal Flatts
Sora blinked once, speeding up as he headed down the empty NYC sidewalks. He couldn't afford to get emotional now--he had made a promise to Roxas, saying he would protect Namine from anything. And if he wasn't focused on the mission at hand, he would be acting sloppy, endangering both himself and Namine. So for now, though he hated to do it, he chased away his own emotions and focused on saving Namine.
Love Song Requiem- Trading Yesterday
Sora felt surprisingly alone as he skateboarded through the city, making a turn toward his destination. He knew that he and Kairi were connected with their hearts, but...But it certainly didn't feel that way now. In fact, it felt as if they were very far apart. He couldn't sense her emotions anymore, and he figured it was because of the pain and betrayal he felt in his heart. Honestly, he didn't know if he could even communicate with her when his heart was in such a sad state. That recognition only made him feel more sad, and again, a sense of being alone left him feeling hollow inside.
Hear Me- Kelly Clarkson
Looking at it now, accepting that Kairi was going to this "exchange", Sora could see more clearly why she had done it. Since the root of this conflict essentially had to do with her, it was understandable that she would want to help. That wasn't what bothered him, though. What really hurt him inside was how Kairi had lied to him. Their moment just a few hours ago, when she had kissed him and said she loved him...she must have forced that moment so he wouldn't have been able to understand what emotions she was really feeling in her heart. And the worst part was...it worked. He had been clueless about her plans, and that only made the pain worse for him.
Until The End- Breaking Benjamin
Sora dropped the skateboard on the ground and hopped on, pushing himself along with his foot several times before turning to the right, heading in the direction of the warehouse. Why did I speak to Roxas? Sora didn't bother answering the question, already knowing the truth. Unlike Roxas, Sora wasn't about to go through with something if it was a bad idea and his friend disaproved. But he and Kairi had both gone against him. In a way, Sora could understand why Roxas would, since he was so stressed with Namine being gone. But...Kairi...she had manipulated him, toying with his emotions so he wouldn't suspect anything. That was what hurt him the most.
Sora exited the hallway, slipping his phone into his pocket as he walked. He was just at the door when he suddenly stopped, having a better idea. He wouldn't be able to get to the warehouse very quickly running, so what if... the teen took a few steps back and saw his skateboard leaning against the wall, waiting to be used. Without hesitation, he picked it up, holding it in one hand as he stepped forward and exited his house. He knew exactly where he was going, and he would have to get there quickly in order to make things right.
Live Free or Let Me Die- Skillet
Sora nodded faintly, feeling reassured by Roxas' words. But he was more comforted by the fact that if he got Namine out soon enough, Kairi wouldn't even have to come in contact with Smith. "It'll take me about ten minutes to get to the warehouse, and maybe another ten to get Namine out. I'll contact you as soon as that happens." Sora hung up the phone as he rose to his feet, his shoes tied tightly as he hurried out of his bedroom and toward down the hall, heading to the front door. OOC: Sorry! My mom took the computer. D8
"I will," Sora promised, forgetting his anger at Roxas as he spoke those honest, caring words. "I'll do whatever it takes to keep her safe." Namine was his friend too, and Sora was extremely loyal to all his friends. Anybody knew that, and Roxas understood as well. "But...do the same with Kairi, okay?" Sora felt his worry come through in his voice, though he couldn't really help it this time. If anything happened to her...
"I wouldn't be surprised if he did expect something," Sora said honestly into the phone, keeping it against his ear as he stayed still, contemplating what to say next. "But the closer it gets to the exchange time and nothing happens with Namine, he'll probably get less suspicious. But, even if he is expecting something and is prepared for it..." Sora hesitated a brief moment, the teen not wanting to think like this but having no other choice. "...I'm willing to take that risk if you are. Smith is probably going to play dirty, so we need to do the same."
Surrender- BarlowGirl
"I have an idea of how we can get out of this with both of us happy," Sora started simply. "You guys are supposed to meet Smith in about half an hour or so, right?" Sora didn't wait for an answer, feeling impatient as he slipped on his other shoe. "Smith will be distracted with you guys, and since he'll probably keep Namine at some other location, she'll be alone. What if I went and got her out during that time gap?" The words left his lips in a rush, the brunette realizing how short on time they were. If he had just woken up fifteen minutes earlier, things would have worked much better.
What I've Done- Linkin Park
