Naminé
From Canonwars
It is later found out that Naminé is being utilized by the Organization in order to pull off their scheme. Upon entering Castle Oblivion, Sora had his memories erased and it was up to Naminé to reconstruct them in a way that benefited the Organization. Because of her meek and frail nature, the Organization basically treated her quite harshly. Upon meeting Sora, however, that all changed.
Contents |
Background
Although very little is known about her past when we first encounter her, Naminé is an individual that has the ability to alter memories, doing so by rearranging the chains and forming new links. From the time we first see her, Naminé is seen being held somewhat captive in Castle Oblivion by the Organization; a group of individuals that are manipulating her to their needs.
Naminé has one task: to rearrange Sora's memories. It is not officially known that she was the one behind it until she reveals herself — since there were several hints that Naminé was indeed a child that lived with Sora on Destiny Islands. Initially, Naminé was given the task to simply rearrange Sora's memories. However, upon continuing this task, she notices the deep affection Sora has for Kairi. Upon this realization, a spark of envy is ignited in Naminé for the fact that she never had anyone that cared this much for her. This was sufficient enough to drive her to slowly white Kairi out of Sora's memories and replace Kairi with herself. In the midst of this, she is convinced to betray Marluxia from Axel's part and she manages to stop just before completely erasing Kairi from Sora's memories. With regret at what she had done and wishing to set things right, Naminé finally tells Sora the truth when he realizes that the person most important to him isn't Naminé at all; but despite this, he still wishes to protect her. Happy with this, Naminé sets off to correct all the wrongs she did and she does.
After Marluxia is defeated, Naminé leads Sora, Goofy, and Donald to a room that contains devices. These devices shall rearrange the chain of their memories with a setback — they'll break the ones she created, therefore causing Sora to forget Naminé completely. Although Sora accepts, he tells Naminé and promises that she will still be in his heart and they will eventually find each other again. With those final words, the three step into the devices and since then, Naminé has been carefully caring for them.
Other than having contact with Sora, Naminé meets Riku at a point as well. Taking on the appearance of Kairi, Naminé aids Riku in telling him not to deny the darkness in his heart while he is drowning in the light. When they finally do meet, Naminé proposes an offer to him: to lock away the darkness in his heart so that he will never be troubled by it. To her surprise, Riku denies this offer and says that he would rather fight it. It was then that Riku notices that the Kairi that aided him was indeed Naminé — when Naminé suggests that what he had chosen was the correct decision.
In the time span between the end of Chain of Memories and the initiation of Kingdom Hearts II, Naminé is carefully looking over Sora and his friends during the process of the restoration of their memories. She plays a part in the virtual world Roxas lives in and we later find out that she is really a Nobody, born from the moment Kairi's heart returned to her. Because Kairi's heart did not have any trace of darkness, Naminé was created from her, just as Roxas was born from Sora. She aids Ansem the Wise and offers him help in his studies, but later tells Roxas the truth — he didn't deserve to exist.
Although she was taken away, Naminé told Roxas they would meet again; even if they didn't remember each other. Later on, Naminé makes another appearance when she helps Kairi and Pluto escape from the trap set up by the Organization. After helping reunite them with their friends, Naminé further aids them by helping them get back home. At this point, she decides to fuse with Kairi in order to complete her; but this does not mean her existence was no longer. In the end, she does meet up with Roxas, as she had said they would — each from their respective Somebody.
Personality
When it comes to personality, Naminé is an extremely timid, passive young girl when we first meet her — one with a mysterious air about her that gives off the idea that she's frail and needs to be protected. However, when necessary, the strong will beneath this peaceful facade shows through. Although she might not show it and remain calm and quiet most of the time, Naminé has begun to develop a strong sense of fighting for what she believes is right — becoming less shy and afraid. Even if she might pull back sometimes or go all the way through, she's still the kind, peaceful person those few people that know her have seen her be. Helpful and caring, once she finds someone she cares for ( such as Sora ), she is willing to risk the little she has to defend them as best she can.
Throughout the time she is looking over Sora and further into the second part of Kingdom Hearts, the personality and emotional changes she was experiencing show off more. She is a bit more easy going as well as determined and isn't as afraid — in fact, she seems to defy what others command of her. Additionally, she is willing to put herself in a risky situation to help out those she cares about.
Purgatory
Upon the arrival of Riku Replica, Naminé tagged along after him, offering him an apology for what she had done previously. Riku Replica held no resent toward her and Naminé was relieved at that. Afterward, they both moved into an apartment where they share a room — but their roommates seem to have gone missing?
She has most recently befriended Rock Howard.
Player Information
Naminé (abound) is played by Natsu.
She is portrayed by Sara Paxton.
