The Final Key

[princessofheart]

Who: CLOSED. Nano, Kairi, and a special guest monster
Where: Castle Oblivion
Summary: Nano has a quest leading her deep within Kairi's home, and the redhead is happy to offer her a hand getting there.
Warnings: PG-13 by default


[It would be lying to say she wasn't surprised and perhaps a bit worried to get a call from Nano requesting to travel deep within the castle during the 13th hour, but Kairi was willing to hear her friend out on the matter. And, well, hearing it was a special request from the Velvet Room? She definitely couldn't turn her away from something like that, even if it did get dangerous in there; it'd at least be less so with Kairi around, now that she had inherited the castle. All in all, she had agreed to be her escort.

So, Kairi was waiting on the steps in front of the castle, laying back with fingers entwined behind her head, a small habit she had picked up from extended contact with her best friend. The stars were quite pretty and vibrant tonight, though she couldn't help but feel a twinge of homesickness staring up at them like this, even though that home wasn't technically even hers to speak of. Either way and despite the small bit of negativity, stars still had an overwhelming sense of hope to her, and she quite enjoyed looking up at them when she had an opportunity. So many other people in so many other worlds were looking up at the same sky and stars as she was, with all their own lives and dreams... and maybe, for all Kairi knew, the other her was looking up at them right now too. And maybe, just maybe, orbiting among all those stars way up there was the station, where her loved ones still lived and endured week after week of Val's whims. As long as they carried on... well, there was still hope they could end up here.

Glancing at her watch, a few minutes ticked before midnight would hit; Nano should be here any minute, so long as she hadn't gotten caught up in something. Hopefully she'd get here soon, wouldn't want to miss the rather interesting transformation...]

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[all_wound_up]

[Nano's been to the castle before, and heard at least a little bit about how dangerous it can get during the 13th Hour from Riku while he was still around. Caroline made the trip and the monster waiting at the end sound pretty severe, too, so she's made sure to show up ahead of time so she doesn't have to fight her way there in the first place. If this turns out to be as difficult as it sounded, she'll need to save her strength.

Since it seemed appropriate for the occasion, Nano's chosen to wear the black hoodie that she sewed some chains into back when she had Xion's memories. At her side is Lunar Eclipse, the replica keyblade that Namine gave her when she started her training. There's a very determined look on her face - or at least as determined as Nano is capable of. Still, though, the fact that she's capable of taking on a task like this at all is a testament to how far she's come since arriving in Hinoto-Ri.

As she approaches the castle, she waves with her free hand.]

Kairi-san!

[princessofheart]

[The two finally stood before an ornate door, looking rather out of place compared to their surroundings and very reminiscent of something you'd see within the Velvet Room. Kairi touches it lightly with her finger tips, expressing scrunching up before she nods with approval.]

I'm pretty sure this is the door you need. I sense a lot of power waiting for you back there... you're going to need to be really careful.

[She reaches down to her belt pouch and pulls something out from within it, a stained glass star hanging from a cord. Kairi looks down on it fondly before turning back to Nano, holding it out to her with a reassuring smile.]

I want to lend you this for your fight, it's called a Wayfinder. My Master made it for me while she was still here; using it lets you draw power from someone you're close to for a short time, allowing you to access skills you yourself wouldn't know. With this, all of your friends will be standing behind you! Choose your timing wisely though, since it'll need some time to recharge in battle before it's usable again.

I believe in you, Nano. You'll do great!