"I didn't know what else to do and it seemed like a good idea at the time." It at least got thier attention so for her that worked. Just not necessarily in the best way.

She moved to summon her keyblade into her hand as a way to keep them at bay all the while worrying about Nozomi. As she watched she felt eve more nervous until she finally fell "Nozomi!" she called as she tried to move but soon found herself being grabbed. That was enough for Kairi to give the monkey a kick with her boot.