When inside Unconsciously, her hand twitches before going still again, much to Sora's relief. But the two are almost immediately confronted by an apparition of Xehanort. Frightened, Kairi touches Aqua's Keyblade, unintentionally performing a In return, Aqua puts a protective charm on Kairi's necklace, and tells her, "One day when you're in trouble, the light within you will lead you to the light of another, someone to keep you safe". With empty promises by Maleficent, Riku was convinced that he alone could locate Kairi's heart and restore her to health. Sora mentions this and it is revealed that after her heart was restored, Kairi could remember certain things from her past. Sora sits on the Paopu tree while holding the message from King Mickey, staring off into the sunset. She then becomes the game's driving force, as much of the game's story centres around Sora's and Riku's attempts at finding Kairi. Xemnas remarks that he doesn't need hearts and that he would scatter them to the winds before warping behind the heroes and abducting Kairi, telling the guardians that though they have more lights, the Organization has more darknesses to replenish their ranks before warping away with Kairi.
It may take a few minutes, but sit and wait without touching the controller. She understands that both Riku and Sora have great destinies and duties to fulfill, but that still doesn't keep her from pondering taking action and searching for them on her own.
Kairi has auburn hair, blue eyes, a pale complexion, and a necklace with a silver bead that is only absent when she wears her school uniform.
After Lea, Roxas and Xion fight the two Seekers to a stand still, Xemnas realizes he was outmatched.
Kairi is a pillar of support during these battles more than an actual participant - as Luxord's battle leaves them caged by cards and Saïx uses a shockwave to force both her and Riku (using his body to shield her) behind a barrier so he can battle alone with Sora, Donald, and Goofy.
Unfortunately, she is found again by Axel and forcibly taken by him, Olette, Hayner, and Pence's attempts doing nothing to prevent it. After they defeat Xemnas, they arrive at the shore of After Mickey sends his letter to Sora. Kairi's heart is said to be filled only with pure light and goodness, despite darkness and evil residing in almost every heart. Sometime later, Sora and Riku were in the Secret Place and talking about "the new girl at the mayor's house". Roxas sees a memory of Kairi during a mission in Destiny Islands and remarks that she looks like Xion. Kairi appears at Yen Sid's tower, set immediately after the events of Later on, while Lea is watching the sunset, Kairi shows off her new haircut and dress. She's also become slightly more withdrawn because of Sora's absence, with wisdom beyond her years. I'm always with you too! With Ansem, Xemnas and Young Xehanort defeated, Xehanort strikes down Kairi in order to motivate Sora into clashing with him, shattering her Heart into seven crystal fragments for insurance purposes. She does fairly well, but is eventually restrained by Xemnas. First, when he wakes up in a motel room after his fight with Riku finds her first, but she is in a comatose state, with a vacant, lifeless expression and a limp body. Then, Kairi explains the desire to free Kairi ended up paired with Lean, facing against Xemnas, Suddenly Sora attacks Xemnas, prompting Roxas and Xion to do a double attack. So, suppose you get to another world. Kairi gives in and gives Sora her Remember what you said before? Roxas comes out of him.